Leadership

History of Education Abroad Leaders

Chairs of the Education Abroad Knowledge Community (2005-Present) and it's precursor, NAFSA Section on U.S. Students Abroad (SECUSSA), 1971 to 2004, and its precursor, the NAFSA Committee on U.S. Students Abroad (USSA), 1963-1971.

Global Citizenship - What Are We Talking About and Why Does It Matter?

During the past decade higher education's interest in internationalization has intensified, and the concept of civic education or engagement has broadened from a national focus to a more global one, thus expanding the concept that civic responsibility extends beyond national borders.

Member, Funding for Education Abroad Subcommittee

The Funding for Education Abroad subcommittee charged with identifying government-related practices and procedures for financial aid, scholarships, grants and other opportunities that affect U.S. students who study abroad and then sharing that knowledge with the education abroad community. 

Network Leader, Campus and Community Programming Network (CCP)

The network leader provides oversight and coordination of the CCP network, serving as a primary communication resource and tool for the ISSS KC to disseminate information.

Bibliography on Mentoring, Training and Generational Differences

A list of publications used to compile "Ready or Not, We're Here! The New Generation of Professionals in International Student and Scholar Services."

Trends & Insights

Authored by respected leaders in the field, these short columns highlight social, economic, political and higher education system trends affecting international higher education. In each column, authors offer their insights regarding impact these trends may have.

Moving Past the Agent Debate

By Alan Ruby The last three years have seen a number of developments in the debate about the role of agents in recruiting international students to U.S. schools and colleges. The State Department reaffirmed that its

NAFSA Senior Fellows

The NAFSA Senior Fellows provide intellectual support to NAFSA’s efforts in thought leadership and research and scholarship generation in higher education internationalization, global learning, and international affairs. Recognized for their significant experience and outstanding academic

Chair, Leadership Development Committee (LDC)

The chair of the LDC manages a committee that is responsible for encouraging volunteer leadership and supporting systems to cultivate, recruit, and orient leaders.

Content Coordinator, Visas for Education Abroad

The Content Coordinator, Visas for Education Abroad, is responsible for monitoring issues affecting visas for education abroad and for recommending tools and resources to guide advisors on how to support their students to obtain these visas.