Leadership

John and Anne Hudzik Prize for Sustained Leadership in Higher Education Internationalization

The Hudzik Prize is awarded to individuals who have made sustained contributions to internationalization in areas including administrative leadership, community engagement, education, and scholarship.

Driving Change in Professionalization within International Education

July/August 2024 By Kira Espiritu In our increasingly interconnected world, internationalization is a key priority for higher education institutions. Collaborative research projects, study abroad programs, and international partnerships are integral to fostering global citizenship and promoting

Navigating Advocacy in Education Abroad: Strategies for Effective Requests and Sustained Motivation

What approach works best? What data should you collect? Who are your champions? In this peer-to-peer conversation, listen in as EA leaders tackle the essential questions that arise when advocating for yourself and your education abroad team. Expert education abroad panelists delved into the

Louis Deemer

Louis is an Immigration Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh's Office of International Services. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a master’s degree in Higher Education Management both from the University of Pittsburgh. Louis received the Department of Education’s Foreign

Michele Stelljes

Michele Stelljes retired from The Houston Methodist Hospital and Research Institute in 2023 after a career in academic and HR immigration service there and in the Texas Medical Center colleges and universities for 33 years. Michele was a NAFSA member-leader throughout her career. Member of Trainer

The Global is Personal: ISSS Advocacy

During this collegial conversation, we welcome three international educators and NAFSA members from across the United States to discuss their approaches to supporting the promotion of international education, how they navigate being an employee and a private citizen, and what you can do in your

Global Goals, Global Education: Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Making It Together: How Internationalized Colleges and Universities Contribute as Community Anchors

February 5, 2024

January/February 2024 By Cheryl Matherly At a time when many U.S. campuses are experiencing tensions between internationalization and local engagement efforts, Lehigh University has embraced the vision that these should be complementary and not contradictory goals. Lehigh recently adopted a 10-year

NAFSA Executive Internationalization Leadership e-Institute 2024-25

The NAFSA Executive Internationalization Leadership e-Institute (e-Institute) provides executive-level internationalization leadership training for international education professionals responsible for implementing internationalization at their institutions. The program is designed for leaders with

Academy Coaches Positions

Position: Academy Coach Term Dates: August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026 The Academy for International Education is a year-long professional development program designed to provide newcomers with an introduction to the field of international education and those more experienced with an opportunity to