People Development

Supporting Faculty Involvement in Internationalization

On October 8, 2024, NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community team held an informative panel discussing successful practices and models focused on faculty engagement. Faculty are at the heart of internationalization, yet it remains a perennial challenge on most campuses to

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Empowering Your Career: My Journey Through the NAFSA Academy

September 26, 2024

I have learned that opportunities for growth are only unlocked through proactively taking initiative. For me, the NAFSA Academy for International Education was fundamental in providing the necessary tools and framework to empower me to take advantage of future opportunities. The Academy’s focus on

Developing Professionals to Meet the Needs of the Global Campus Through Virtual Exchange for Staff

September 17, 2024

September/October 2024 By Paloma Rodriguez Staff in academic service and support units are recognized as crucial stakeholders in the process of achieving comprehensive internationalization (Hudzik 2011). They directly interact with and support international students, faculty, and colleagues and

Driving Change in Professionalization within International Education

August 13, 2024

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

Breaking Records and Building Bridges

June 27, 2024

May/June 2024 By Shanna Saubert Iconically symbolized by Pierre de Coubertin’s design of five interlaced rings representative of the colors in all nations’ flags, the Olympic Games bring the world together in both official and unofficial diplomatic capacities. It is one of the largest de facto

IEPC Package: Decision Making

Please note that access to this product expires 60 days after purchase. The International Education Professional Certificate program is structured into packages. This Decision Making package includes the competencies for People Development, Business Acumen, and Data Collection & Analysis. In this

T&I Author

Position: Trends & Insights (T&I) Author Term Dates: 4–5 month writing assignment Trends & Insights ( T&Is) are written by respected and emerging leaders in the field of international education and from our extended community. These brief articles (1,500 –2,000 words) highlight social, economic

GSLR Author

Position: Global Studies Literature Review (GSLR) Author Term Dates: May 2024 – February 2025 The Global Studies Literature Review ( GSLR) is a peer-reviewed publication of thought leadership furthering conversations around the NAFSA annual conference theme since 2023. Each issue focuses on a timely

Celebrating IEM Professional Talia Popovski

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Talia Popovski, Senior Director of International Student Services at Valencia College. Ms. Popovski describes her career path in IEM, opportunities for learning she found through NAFSA, and memorable experiences that reaffirmed her passion for international

Hiring in Education Abroad: Insights from the Field

As the demand for global learning experiences surges, it is imperative to build diverse, talented teams to assist students on their international education journey. This resource, prepared by the Management Content Coordinator of the Education Abroad Knowledge Community (2023), provides guidance and