Leadership

NAFSA KC-ISSS Comprehensive Internationalization: A Staff Development Resource

This KC ISSS resource is a staff development tool for International Student and Scholar Offices. The presentation offers useful tips and talking points and is provided as a template for ISSS managers and directors to help emphasize the role of ISSS staff in achieving comprehensive

Higher Education Internationalization: Seeking a New Balance of Values

There are few higher education institutions that would report disinterest in becoming more internationally connected, more open to attracting international students, or more able to offer broad international research opportunities for faculty. At the same time, few higher education institutions

Country Coordinator, Consular Affairs Liaison (CAL) Subcommittee

The CAL Subcommittee of the Education Abroad Knowledge Community charged with clarifying visa and immigration procedures and then sharing that knowledge with education abroad professionals who advise their students on visas for study outside the United States.

Network Leader, International Student Advising Network (ISTA)

This position provides oversight and coordination of the ISTA professional network, the primary vehicle of the knowledge community (KC) for disseminating knowledge and information. The portfolio includes the continued development and management of resources and discussions.

About Senator Paul Simon

The late Senator Paul Simon of Illinois served his state and the nation as a strong voice for civil rights, prison literacy, peace initiatives, and international education. He was a strong advocate throughout his career for international education, using his positions on various committees in the

A Utilitarian View of Rankings

During a session at NAFSA's 2012 annual conference, Phil Baty, editor of world university rankings for Times Higher Education, outlined the basic methodology of THE's annually published rankings , which evaluate universities based on performance indicators grouped in five areas: teaching, research

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.