International Education Leadership

President and Chair of the Board of Directors

A description of the president of the association and chair of the Board of Directors, which is nominated from the Board of Directors and elected by the membership, and serves a two-year term.

Vice President for Professional Development and Engagement

The Vice President for Professional Development and Engagement (VP/PDE) provides leadership for NAFSA’s programs in specific areas, supporting professional development, enhancing engagement, delivering of services, manages diversity and inclusion, and fostering collaboration.

The EU General Data Protection Regulation

European Union authorities began enforcing the GDPR on May 25, 2018. The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulates the collection, processing, and safeguarding of personal data of individuals physically present in EU member states, regardless of the person's citizenship

Symposium on Leadership Resources

The Symposium on Leadership is a NAFSA Signature Program presented by the International Education Leadership Knowledge Community (IEL KC) for an audience of senior international officers (SIOs) and campus internationalization leaders. Delivered annually, each Symposium centers around a theme of

Paolo Daniele

Paolo Daniele is the University of Oregon’s Director of Professional Development and Career Preparation for the Division of Graduate Studies where he works at the service of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, paying close attention to the needs of international and internationally-minded

Effective Student Training for Global Careers

Many offices rely on student staff or volunteers to provide advising, mentoring and programming to their student populations. While providing invaluable support, these students must also gain skills and training that will prepare them for future global careers. In this NAFSA e-Learning Seminar

About International Education

International education advances learning and scholarship; builds understanding and respect among different peoples; and enhances constructive leadership in the global community. NAFSA and its members believe that international education is fundamental to fostering peace, security, and well-being.

Symposium on Leadership 2019

Leadership in Uncertain Times: Addressing a Changing International Education Environment Globally, the higher education sector has entered interesting times of uncertainty, where changes in national policies and attitudes on immigration, international student and faculty mobility and enrollment

Regional Liaison Outreach Coordinator

The Regional Liaison Outreach Coordinator provides a central point of contact between KC ISSS and ISSS regional liaisons appointed by NAFSA regional teams to focus on ISSS-related issues.

Volunteer Leadership

NAFSA accepts volunteers for national and regional roles in event support, sharing knowledge, teaching and mentoring, and leading discussions.