International Education Leadership

This position is a member of the IEL KC leadership team and concurrently represents the IEL KC on the Annual Conference Committee (ACC) Content Team. This position oversees the development of educational, professional development, and networking content for the IEL KC audience at the NAFSA Annual

The NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies™ is the most comprehensive listing of the necessary competencies for success in the field of international education.

The Chair takes the lead role in ensuring that the Academy for International Education continues to meet the training needs of newcomers, those in transition, and those who have taken on new or expanded responsibilities.

This position is a member of the IEL KC leadership team and provides oversight of the Leading Internationalization network (LIZN), the IEL KC’s professional network and primary vehicle for disseminating knowledge and information relevant to SIOs.

Throughout the year, NAFSA works with numerous experienced international educators to conduct live, online chats. These conversations are free of charge and generally last one hour.

The chair of the IEL KC works with NAFSA staff to define programming and opportunities to contribute to NAFSA for those who lead internationalization on their campuses.

The Vice President for Public Policy and Practice (VPPPP) is a key link between the membership and NAFSA’s public policy and regulatory practice agenda. His/her primary responsibilities are to work with staff to lead efforts on the following strategic objectives: “be a strong advocate for public

In the bylaws, NAFSA's Board of Directors is charged with the following responsibility: "The affairs of NAFSA shall be governed by the Board of Directors, whose duties include, but are not limited to, exercising leadership in the affairs of NAFSA; developing its policies, priorities, and positions