Leadership

Management Development Program - May 2026

Proven Training for IE Professionals Join us in Orlando for this in-person offering! Leading and managing in international education comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re stepping into a management role for the first time or

Attracting and Retaining Talent in International Education

As international educators navigate ongoing disruption and change, the issue is no longer just how we recruit and hire, but how we create workplaces where people want to stay and advance. This webinar invited our community to reflect on what attracts and engages today’s IE professionals and how

Leading with Care: A Guide for Leaders to Foster a Supportive Work Culture in Education Abroad Teams

Our profession continues to evolve in response to global uncertainty, shifting student needs, and the realities of an increasingly interconnected world. Through it all, one truth has remained constant: the strength of our field is grounded in the strength of our people. This tool, "Leading with Care

Starting with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

December 10, 2025

This Collegial Conversation featured members of the International Education Leadership Knowledge Community running a panel interview with Jolynn Shoemaker, Director of Global Engagements in Global Affairs at University of California, Davis. Jolynn is the co-author of the book Global Goals, Global

Pivots and Possibilities: Preparing for the Future

November/December 2025 By Sora H. Friedman As international educators, we start our careers thinking we will be in this field for decades. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the number of international education (IE) professionals considering a shift in career has increased. Whether such change

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Internationalizing the Campus 2025

Management Development Program - February 2026

Proven Training for IE Professionals Join us for this fully virtual MDP offering! Leading and managing in international education comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re stepping into a management role for the first time or seeking

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/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