Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Resources for Crisis Response in International Education

As events continue to unfold in the Middle East, international educators may find the following resources useful in supporting students, managing institutional risk, and navigating this difficult moment. As ever, turn to NAFSA's professional networks on Network.NAFSA to connect with peers on these
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Advancing Internationalization at Equity-Focused Institutions

NAFSA is committed to supporting the global engagement goals of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Community Colleges (CCs). These institutions play an undeniably critical role in shaping inclusive
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Redefining the Talent Ecosystem: Who Goes and Who Stays?

July/August 2025 By Davina Potts At the turn of the century, approximately two million people crossed borders to study abroad (UNESCO 2024). By 2022, this number had tripled to around 6.4 million people, according to data released that year. Although the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily impeded
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ISSS Crisis Management Planning: Lessons from the Field

How can ISSS offices develop robust, responsive, and effective crisis management plans? In this recording, we will review the 5 C’s of Crisis Communication to understand a framework that can shape an ISSS office’s response to a crisis. We will speak to Dan Kampsen, Director of Global Safety and
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Supporting Student Mental Health Abroad: A Case Study Approach

Mental health concerns are an important consideration in all aspects of education abroad programming. This resource provides study abroad offices and the faculty members they support with valuable insights into recognizing and addressing the diverse mental health needs of students while they are
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