Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Town Hall: Public Health and International Education – What's Now and What's Next

International educators have had to quickly adjust and shift to a different environment to support their students and scholars and manage expectations due to the impact of COVID-19. This Town Hall features a public health expert and an IIE researcher alongside seasoned international educators. The

International Health Insurance for Study Abroad

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Health & Safety in Education Abroad subcommittee: Kim Priebe, University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill Derek Smallwood, Colorado State University International health insurance for students studying abroad is not just a

IE Competencies 2.0: Compliance Management; Relationship Cultivation; Risk Assessment & Crisis Management

In the fourth session of the IE Competencies 2.0 series, panelists highlighted the competencies of Compliance Management; Relationship Cultivation; and Risk Assessment & Crisis Management. Topics included how to: ensure activities and practices align with policies, laws, and standards; nurture

Finding Your Study Abroad Program: A Health, Safety, and Security Guide for Students

December 19, 2023

Selecting a study abroad program can be one of the most transformational decisions a college student makes. This webpage was created as a collaboration between the two leading organizations focused on educational exchange: NAFSA: The Association of International Educators and The Forum on Education

Holistically Vetting New Education Abroad Program Providers

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Jessica Fetridge, Northwestern University Emily Dougherty, Cornell University Vetting new partners is an important part of adding new programs for affiliation or exchange. Education Abroad offices should have clear processes and

Moving Toward Humanistic People-Centered Approaches for Mental Health in Education Abroad

November 8, 2023

As education abroad programs rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a renewed focus on students' mental health. Join this wide-ranging conversation as leaders from the Education Abroad Knowledge Community discuss key concepts connected to diverse students' mental well-being while studying

Immigration and Study Abroad Resources: Israel-Hamas Conflict

This page lists resources relevant to the Israel-Hamas Conflict for individuals engaged in international higher education. Advocacy See NAFSA's Statement: NAFSA Condemns Hamas Attack on Israel U.S. Government Resources Deferral of Enforced Departure (DED) Memorandum on the Deferred Enforced