Leadership

Management Development Program - February 2026

February 10 - March 5 | 1:30 pm

This offering will be held fully virtually. Early bird pricing ends January 20, 2026. Develop Exceptional Management Skills The NAFSA Management Development Program (MDP) is the most trusted and comprehensive management training program for international education professionals. Build managerial and

Starting with the SDGs: A Practical Framework

From Congress to Campus: Effective Advocacy Tactics in International Education

Event Dates

October 28, 2025

While political landscapes continually shift, the need to advocate for international education, locally and globally, persists. Effective advocacy adapts to both supportive and challenging environments. This session reviewed examples of advocacy at different levels: 'Big A', focusing on government

The Hidden Cost of Restricting International Students: A Human Perspective on America's STEM Future

September 23, 2025

September/October 2025 By Debra W. Stewart and Tiffany Waits Research consistently demonstrates the contribution of international students to the U.S. research enterprise. These students enhance research productivity at U.S. universities and disproportionately contribute to driving innovation

Autopilot Off - Unlearning Routine to Deepen Professional Intentionality (and Joy)

September 18, 2025

Challenge your approach to international education by developing more intentional and sustainable intentional practices. Explore strategies for creating lasting positive impact while ensuring you leave communities and spaces better than you found them. Transform your work with practical tools and

What’s in Your Leadership Toolkit? A Competency-Based Discussion

August 28, 2025

Panelists in this recorded discussion discuss personal journeys of reflection, growth, and success. Attendees shared their experiences and participate in small-group discussions, receiving feedback from peers to continue building their competency toolkits.

Luika Gibson

Luika has over a decade of international education experience in Australia, the United States and China. Luika is passionate about developing valuable partnerships and unique programs with institutions that provide life-changing experiences and expand access for all students.

Angela Schaffer

Angie is the Executive Director of the Fund for Education Abroad. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from Goucher College and a M.A. in International Education Policy. She has directed sponsored research, led program development, and worked in the J-1 visa sector. Angie has led education

Autopilot Off - Unlearning Routine to Deepen Professional Intentionality (and Joy)

Join your colleagues online on September 16 at 2pm ET for a Peer-to-Peer virtual presentation. Challenge your approach to international education by developing more intentional and sustainable intentional practices. Explore strategies for creating lasting positive impact while ensuring you leave

Series: Data Driven Decision Making

In this 4-part series, you will learn how to strategically advocate for funding, resources, and future programming within your institution by leveraging data. Series Content Title Focus Building a Data Strategy to Advocate for IE Programs Introduces methodologies for collecting quantitative data and