Resource Posts

Credential Survey of South Africa

IEM Spotlight Newsletter, Vol. 13, Issue 3 - November 2016 To give readers a range of perspectives regarding the foreign academic credentials found in the country or region covered in IEM Spotlight, the editorial team surveys a number of colleges

The Educational System of South Africa: An Overview

IEM Spotlight Newsletter, Vol. 13, Issue 3 - November 2016 By: Marshall Houserman, Educational Perspectives In the early 1990s, South Africa initiated the process of dismantling its social and legal system of racial separation and discrimination, known as apartheid. Apartheid

NAFSA in Africa

November 2, 2016

NAFSA fully recognizes the benefits of facilitating relationships among higher education institutions worldwide. Our focus on Africa reflects our commitment to encouraging partnership-building among African universities, as well as with their global counterparts. Global Dialogue Fellowship Program

IEM Spotlight

November 1, 2016

NAFSA’s Admissions and Credential Evaluation Subcommittee is charged with creating a virtual newsletter to disseminate knowledge and facilitate an exchange of ideas among international educators whose jobs include international admissions, credential evaluation, intensive English programs, and more.

Doing More with Less: Career Integration Tips and Best Practices for IE Professionals

A practical discussion about how to add more to on campus international program delivery and maximize the impact of abroad experience on students’ career re-entry. This webinar spoke to a variety of models with varying levels of resources.

Credential Survey of Syria and Iraq

IEM Spotlight Newsletter, Vol. 13, Issue 2 - August 2016 To give readers a range of perspectives regarding the foreign academic credentials found in the country or region covered in IEM Spotlight, the editorial team surveys a number of colleges

Students Without Documents: Possible Approaches for U.S. Universities

IEM Spotlight Newsletter, Vol. 13, Issue 2 - August 2016 U.S. President Barack Obama stated in April of this year that he expects that the United States will meet the goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees before the end of

Credentialing Procedures for Migrants Seeking Entrance to German Higher Education

IEM Spotlight Newsletter, Vol. 13, Issue 2 - August 2016 Since World War II, Germany has increasingly become recognized as a “land of migration.” While this designation has not been given without some domestic debate, over the past 70 years,

EducationUSA Syria: An Update

IEM Spotlight Newsletter, Vol. 13, Issue 2 - August 2016 As the Syrian crisis continues into its fifth year, hundreds of thousands of students have had their studies interrupted, leading to an academic crisis and the risk of a lost

Supporting a Generation of Syrian Students

IEM Spotlight Newsletter, Vol. 13, Issue 2 - August 2016 The ongoing conflict in Syria, and its dramatic consequences on university-age students inside and outside of Syria, has led to a broader conversation on the role that higher education institutions