Communications

Education Abroad Marketing: Guidelines for Exhibitors at Study Abroad Fairs

The NAFSA Marketing Member Interest Group (MIG) created the following guidelines to assist program representatives and other exhibitors at a study abroad fair to meet expectations of both the hosting institution and the campus community attending the fair. Guidelines for institutions hosting study

IE Competencies 2.0: Communications; Recruitment, Enrollment, & Advising; Data Collection & Analysis

In the third session of the IE Competencies 2.0 series, panelists will highlight the competencies of Communications; Recruitment, Enrollment, & Advising; and Data Collection & Analysis. Join this conversation with your peers and discuss topics including how to: effectively exchange information

Sharing Results for Effective Advocacy

How do we communicate results from data collected through surveys and interviews to improve international education programs and services? How can we best share these results with either scholarly or practitioner/policy-oriented audiences to advocate for implementing necessary change to lead to

Examples from the Field: Using Social Media to Build Community and Connect with Incoming Students

A panel of IEM and ISS professionals from different institution types examined communication strategies for engaging with incoming students. Panelists shared their experiences with different social media platforms and messaging apps to build community and guide students from arrival through

Celebrating Student and Alumni Success Stories: A Collegial Conversation on Model Practices

How and why should ISSS offices share student and alumni success stories? In this conversation, panelists explore how ISSS offices work with stakeholders to engage with international alumni, develop networks on and off-campus, and nurture ongoing relationships with the office. The content is

Effective Social Media For Promotion and Engagement

Effective social media communication is a necessity for international education professionals. Social networks provide a valuable opportunity to connect with both new students and students participating in current programs.

Effective Communication and Planning With Parents

Today’s student is accustomed to increased family involvement and interaction. These young adults often depend on their families for advice, guidance, and financial support throughout their university experiences and beyond. As a result, international education professionals have had to modify their

Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for International Education Leaders

International education programs bring quantitative and qualitative benefits to our communities, engage our students in meaningful interactions, and help us learn more about the world in which we must compete and thrive.

Cross-Cultural Competencies for Managing International Partnerships

Every year, thousands of university representatives attend the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, the largest international education event of its kind. Much of their time consists of building new partnerships and maintaining long-standing relationships with colleagues from around the world. After the

Effective Communication Plans and Platforms for the ISSS Office

Open and continuous communication between the institution, student and family is beneficial at all times, not just in times of crisis. This resource summarizes model practices for a communication plan to support students throughout their academic experience. Contributors to this resource include