Inclusion and Equity

11 Ways to Support International Students Experiencing Food or Housing Insecurity

December 13, 2019

International students are facing food and housing insecurities on campuses across the United States. Programs and resources, especially over school breaks, can help students to succeed. A 2017 study of basic needs insecurity across the University of California system found that 8 percent of

Recruiting International Students with Disabilities

August 20, 2019 During this Government Connection, experts from Education USA, National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange discussed International Enrollment Management practices in recruiting international students with disabilities. This Government Connection helped answer these questions

You Are Welcome Here

The #YouAreWelcomeHere campaign is a social media and scholarship campaign affirming U.S. institutions are diverse, friendly, safe, and committed to student development and the U.S. welcomes students from all over the world. The first use of the hashtag in international education was by Study Group

Understanding the Francophone African Educational System to Increase Diversity Among International Students

IEM Spotlight, Vol. 18, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By: Basile Komle Koumi, EducationUSA, U.S. Embassy Lome, Togo Introduction The Francophone African countries have shared characteristics in their educational systems. The most common aspects are their French colonial background, centralized

Strategies to Diversify IEPs Student Bodies and Reach Enrollment Goals

IEP Discussion Network Resource By Dr. Emilija Zlatkovska, IEP Network Discussion Leader, IEM KC | Director of IEP at University of Southern Indiana Intercultural learning opportunities are foundational to the development of global competence. The IEM Community serves institutions and others

Jose Martinez

Jose Martinez serves as the Director of International Student and Scholar Services at the University of the Incarnate Word, where he brings over 15 years of expertise in international education. He has extensive experience working with international students, scholars, visiting groups, and secondary

Effective Student Training for Global Careers

Many offices rely on student staff or volunteers to provide advising, mentoring and programming to their student populations. While providing invaluable support, these students must also gain skills and training that will prepare them for future global careers. In this NAFSA e-Learning Seminar

Resources for Programming During Breaks

By: Bronwen Watts, Campus and Community Programming (CCP) Network Leader During breaks and holidays, many domestic students leave campus to visit family and friends. At the same time, several international students and scholars remain on campus, unable to visit their own families due to distance

NAFSA Tamara H. Bryant Memorial Scholarship

NAFSA in partnership with the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) announced the creation of the NAFSA Tamara H. Bryant Memorial Scholarship in February of 2019. In February 2024, the program funding was increased to $150,000 and extended an additional three years. Funded by an endowment established by

Global Studies Literature Review - No. 9, January 2019

The Global Studies Literature Review editorial team welcomes you to explore the many thoughtful contributions to Issue No. 9, "New Models and Emerging Perspectives in Global Education," including a special introduction celebrating the 15 year anniversary of the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship