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

Cross-Campus Collaborations to Enhance Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity (DBIE) Work

As institutions across the country help students navigate difficult conversations about identity and race, DBIE (Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity) initiatives have become an increasingly urgent priority. How can ISSS practitioners understand the complex intersectionality of the

Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Crisis Management

Our presenters provide tangible solutions for providing the best cultural programming experiences possible by reaching out to intentionally meet the needs of the different EV profiles and provide appropriate, compliant, programming for each. The presenters will also cover how to keep the records

Effective Social Media For Promotion and Engagement

Effective social media communication is a necessity for international education professionals. Social networks provide a valuable opportunity to connect with both new students and students participating in current programs.

Developing Resilience in the Dynamic International Education Environment

In this NAFSA e-Learning seminar, psychology and counseling experts will discuss ways in which professionals can increase their resilience to cope with the dynamic nature of the field. Participants will learn how to apply proven methods to cultivate a supportive office culture; how to recognize and

Effective Communication and Planning With Parents

Today’s student is accustomed to increased family involvement and interaction. These young adults often depend on their families for advice, guidance, and financial support throughout their university experiences and beyond. As a result, international education professionals have had to modify their

Model Staffing: Evaluating Your Office Structure and Effectiveness

International education managers are tasked with thinking strategically to meet organization-wide expectations while sustaining a customer-centric office environment.

Considerations for Building Sponsored Student Support Services

Contributors: Krista Kennedy, Portland State University, Sponsored Programs Liaison, NAFSA IEM KC Matthew Sacco, George Mason University William Shuey, Pennsylvania State University Luke Sikorski, INTO University Partnerships Sponsored students are a key strategy to an institution’s international

Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for International Education Leaders

International education programs bring quantitative and qualitative benefits to our communities, engage our students in meaningful interactions, and help us learn more about the world in which we must compete and thrive.

Personal Branding and Career Strategies for International Educators

As the field of international education grows more popular, both new and experienced international education professionals need strong and distinctive messaging and identities to distinguish themselves. Building a consistent personal brand allows job seekers and professionals to highlight their

Advising Globally Mobile Students for Career Success

Global student mobility is about more than just what a student learns while abroad. It’s about how they apply the skills, knowledge, and insights gained for their future careers. Students seek applicable learning outcomes from an international experience while employers frequently report that they