Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Joanna Holvey Bowles

Joanna Holvey Bowles is director of off-campus study at Colgate University where she oversees all education abroad planning and activities including the annual administration of 20 semester-long, faculty -led global programs and up to eight, field-based, 3-week extensions of campus courses.

Kevin Sullivan

Kevin Sullivan is the assistant director of education abroad at Case Western Reserve University, helping students find and plan study, research, internship, and co-op opportunities around the world. He is also a member of the NAFSA Rainbow SIG leadership team. Sullivan received his master's degree

Pivoting from Microaggressions to a Culture of Care & Belonging for Faculty-Led Programming

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Subcommittee on Diversity & Inclusion: Kyle Keith, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Assistant Director of University Relations, Barcelona SAE Amaris Vázquez Vargas, Program Coordinator II, Texas A&M University

Amaris Vázquez Vargas

Amaris “Ami” Vázquez Vargas (she/they) is a Puerto Rican, queer, woman serving as Program Coordinator for Faculty-led Programs at Texas A&M University's (TAMU) Education Abroad supporting students and faculty/staff on international experiences. They co-created and co-teach a First-Year Experience

Department of Education Title IV Guidance Regarding Third-Party Servicers

UPDATES: The U.S. Department of Education announced in a October 21, 2024 court filing that it will formally rescind the Dear Colleague Letter of February 2023 which proposed major changes to the definition of third-party servicer. It is gratifying to see the department heed the advice of its

NAFSA Announces Recipients of the Senator Paul Simon Award for Outstanding Campus Internationalization

February 14, 2023

Washington, (February 14, 2023) - Today, NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced that seven U.S. universities and colleges, including a Historically Black College and University and a Hispanic Serving Institution, have been selected to receive a 2023 Senator Paul Simon Award for

Advanced Risk Assessment for Informed Travel: Going Beyond US Department of State Advisory Levels

2022 title: Evaluating Higher Risk Travel: Resources beyond the Department of State Travel Advisory Levels Contributors from the 2022 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Subcommittee on Health & Safety: Colin McElroy, Director of Health, Safety, and Security, CIEE Dianne De Salvo, Director

The Effect of COVID-19 on the Education Abroad Workplace

The work of the Education Abroad professional has no doubt changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but how? In this interactive virtual session, come learn from your peers and discuss with your colleagues topics including recruiting and training new staff, retaining and supporting current

Deya Ortiz

Originally from Venezuela, Deya's experience with international education began when she studied English as a second language in the UK for several years. Additionally, during her undergraduate studies in the U.S., she participated in a faculty-lead study abroad and service-learning program, which

Carmen Pitz

As the Assistant Director for Study Abroad Advising in International Academic Programs (IAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Carmen serves as the study abroad advisor for a small portfolio of faculty led programs including the Global Gateway Initiative, and the Summer and Global Launch