International Enrollment Management

Admission and Placement of International Students and Scholars

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

English as a Second Language Program Administration

Preparing International Student and Scholars for Study in the United States

Recruiting International Students and Scholars

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

Recruiting and Retaining International Students for Intensive English Programs

In the last few years, many Intensive English Programs (IEP) have struggled with student enrollment and retention. IEP administrators are constantly looking for strategies to diversify student bodies and reach enrollment goals. This Government Connection with EducationUSA representatives discussed

New Opportunities and Changes in Saudi Arabia Sponsored Programs

Sponsored Government Scholarship programs tend to be in flux due to various global factors while institutions seek timely and accurate information to help develop and implement enrollment strategies to recruit and retain scholarship students. This Government Connection provided updates on Saudi

Rescinded Fall 2020 SEVP COVID-19 Guidance

July 17, 2020

BREAKING NEWS. 3:09 pm July 14, 2020. In the Harvard/M.I.T. case, Judge Burroughs said: "I'm going to recite my understanding of the agreement on the record, and the parties can correct me if I'm wrong. The government has agreed to rescind the July 6 2020 policy directive and the frequently asked

Perspectives on Developing IEP Short-Term Programs

June 24, 2020

The Department of State defines short-term programs as programs that “last 12 months or less and include university exchange programs, professional non-degree programs, and internships.” The purpose of these programs is to “learn and enrich yourself in a diversity of cultural settings.” These

Advising International Students at the Secondary Level During Uncertain Times

In this webinar, Steve Springer, director of regulatory practice, provided regulatory updates, policies, and processes impacting international students as well as some upcoming issues to keep tabs on. Following the presentation on regulatory updates, a seasoned practitioner will share examples and

International Students & Virtual Programming: Creating an Engaging Experience

In this Collegial Conversation, international educators supporting programming and engagement activities will address the processes, successes, and challenges for creating virtual events at different institution types. Discussions will also cover lessons learned and strategies for summer and fall

Recruiting Virtually with U.S. Commercial Service

As we move into planning for the future and a new recruitment cycle with lean staffing model and budget constraints, institutions are seeking alternative ways to recruit students. Learn about the U.S. Commercial Service’s virtual resources that institutions can utilize in their international student

Continuity of Operations for the International Office

Adapted from a March 10, 2020 post on the NAFSA International Scholar Advising Network by Tina Rousselot de Saint Céran (Georgia Tech), chair of the NAFSA Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services (KCISSS). There are multiple considerations for the transition from in-person

Practical Operations in Crisis Management

What did you learn about your crisis management plan during this most recent pandemic response? Although most offices have a protocol for crisis management, it is often found lacking when put to the test. During this text-based chat, three panelists answered questions from members about model