Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Collegial Conversation: Preparing for the Possibility of an ICE Enforcement Action on Campus

May 1, 2026 | 2:00 pm

For the last year colleges across the country have been forced to grapple with the possibility that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials may initiate an enforcement action on campus. ICE has entered campus buildings and private spaces without judicial warrants and without any

Cover of Crisis Management in International Education: International Student and Scholar Services, Volume One

Crisis Management in International Education: International Student and Scholar Services, Volume 1

Crisis Management in International Education: Education Abroad

Selected Resources on Immigration Enforcement on College Campuses

Selected Resources on Immigration Enforcement on College Campuses Key guidance and timely articles to help institutions prepare for and respond to immigration enforcement activity From NAFSA: The Applicability of FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) to International Students

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Resources for Crisis Response in International Education

March 3, 2026

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

NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0 Self-Assessment

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

Comprehensive Guide for Evaluating Education Abroad Program Partners: Non-Academic Vetting Strategies

This resource provides a structured framework for assessing international education program partners in collaboration with academic institutions. It details key criteria for evaluating health, safety, and security (HSS) standards, operational efficiency, ethical practices, and student support

Climate-Conscious Education Abroad: Building Support Systems for Global Learners

This one-hour recorded Collegial Conversation brings together institutional representatives—including experts from risk management offices—to explore how education abroad programs can adapt to the growing challenges of weather-related and climate emergencies. The discussion focuses on practical

Supporting Students with Cognitive Disabilities and Neurodivergence

This resource equips faculty leaders, advisors, and administrators with actionable strategies to make education abroad programs more inclusive for neurodivergent students. The guide explains what neurodivergence means and why students with cognitive differences—such as autism, ADHD, or learning