Relationship Cultivation

Effective Communication and Planning With Parents

Today’s student is accustomed to increased family involvement and interaction. These young adults often depend on their families for advice, guidance, and financial support throughout their university experiences and beyond. As a result, international education professionals have had to modify their

Considerations for Building Sponsored Student Support Services

Contributors: Krista Kennedy, Portland State University, Sponsored Programs Liaison, NAFSA IEM KC Matthew Sacco, George Mason University William Shuey, Pennsylvania State University Luke Sikorski, INTO University Partnerships Sponsored students are a key strategy to an institution’s international

Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for International Education Leaders

International education programs bring quantitative and qualitative benefits to our communities, engage our students in meaningful interactions, and help us learn more about the world in which we must compete and thrive.

Cross-Cultural Competencies for Managing International Partnerships

Every year, thousands of university representatives attend the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, the largest international education event of its kind. Much of their time consists of building new partnerships and maintaining long-standing relationships with colleagues from around the world. After the

Latin America and Caribbean Forum 2021

International Higher Education Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean NAFSA welcomes you to join us at the Latin America and Caribbean Forum 2021, a special Signature Program included with registration for the NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo. The 2021 Latin America and Caribbean Forum

International Recruitment in Africa

By: Alexander Smith, Assistant Director of International Admission, Michigan State University and Folabi Obembe, President & CEO, Worldview International Long-term strategic thinking, flexibility, and creative approaches to recruitment and retention are the keys to successful student recruitment on

Building a Sponsored Student Recruitment Strategy

December 9, 2020

By: Luke Sikorski, MA, Assistant Recruitment Director, INTO University Partnerships; Matthew Sacco, MA, Director of International Enrollment Partnerships, George Mason University; and Krista Kennedy, MS, Sponsored Student Program Administrator, Portland State University Download the Timeline

Opportunities and Considerations for Recruiting in Latin America

IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By Rachel Scholten, Loyola University Maryland Latin America is an incredibly broad and diverse region, and it is important to consider the differences between and within countries when recruiting; however, there are some general considerations

Brazilian Educational System Overview

IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By Alessandra Tod and Areta Ulhana Galat, FAE Centro Universitário and EducationUSA Brazil Overview Important achievements in the educational system in Brazil have been made since 1930, when the first Ministry of Education Department was created

Creating Inclusive Practices for International Students and Scholars to Enhance Wellbeing

International student wellbeing and success is enhanced with inclusive practices that create welcoming environments during their student experience. Such practices may include collaborating with campus partners, community organizations, and international student leaders. In this collegial