Communications

Helping Military Veterans Study Abroad

By Charlotte West Veterans are a growing population on U.S. college campuses, and education abroad offices are finding ways to better understand how best to help them use their educational benefits to fund study abroad. More veterans have started studying

Global Studies Literature Review - No. 6, May 2015

We invite you to explore the essays and book synopses in this issue of the Global Studies Literature Review, focusing on the NAFSA 2015 Annual Conference theme, New Horizons in International Education

Global Studies Literature Review - No. 4, May 2013

Reviews of books with the theme "Critical Perspectives on Internationalization."

Responding to a Natural Disaster Affecting the University

Unanticipated weather conditions can impact the operations of an academic institution. While the crisis may be impacting the entire campus population, there are particular issues that impact an international student or scholar while in the U.S.

Global Studies Literature Review - No. 3, May 2012

Reviews of books with the theme “Sustainable Global Commitments in International Education”.

Resources for Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

April 18, 2022

The Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EA KC) Health and Safety subcommittee has created resources designed to help education abroad professionals stay abreast of current and relevant health and safety updates, best practices, policies.

Before, During and After a Crisis: Questions to Ask

Questions to ask before, during and after a crisis.

Responding to a Missing International Student/Scholar

In the case of a scholar, it may be a fellow faculty member realizing he has not seen the scholar in the lab, or that he/she has not shown up for work for the past week

Responding to a Serious Injury of an International Student or Scholar

March 13, 2015

In the event of a serious injury to a student or scholar, this checklist is to be used as a guide for notifying the proper administrators and any other protocol.

Responding to an International Student or Scholar Death

The following is very general information regarding how to deal with the death of an international student or scholar.