International Student and Scholar Services

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Crisis Management

Office Administration

Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming

Student and Scholar Advising

Managing Stakeholders and Your Team’s Needs

Amid increasing regulatory responsibilities and declining budgets, effective policy development, communication, onboarding, and cross-training are even more crucial to the success of an international education office. Such activities must also take into account stakeholder needs. During this

Factors Influencing International Student Enrollment Growth and Decline

November 6, 2020

Latest Updates Active International Student Quick Facts March 2021 Update Updated data source: September 2020 SEVIS data SEVP data show there were a total of 905,277 active international student records in September 2020. Data covering August 2018 to January 2020 demonstrate an average decline of 1

The Use of Alternative Wage Surveys in Prevailing Wage Determinations

On October 8, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) published an interim final rule that changed how DOL computes wage rates when using Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) wage data to make a National Prevailing Wage Center (NPWC) prevailing wage determination or to certify an LCA that relies on

Diversity in Hiring Practices

Join NAFSA for an online open meeting on diversity in hiring practices. Anize Appel, EdD, and Stephanie Holleran from NAFSA’s Membership Engagement Committee hosts a panel discussion featuring Lakeisha Thorpe, PhD, diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, and Lahaja Furaha, director of diversity

COVID-19 Impact Research Brief: International Students At Community Colleges

October 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected higher education worldwide. Two NAFSA member leaders, Heidi Fischer, MA (chair-elect for Region VIII) and Melissa Whatley, PhD (Research & Scholarship network leader for the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship [TLS] Knowledge Community), have coauthored a research

Sustaining Yourself and Your Team in Stressful Times

Sustaining Yourself and Your Team in Stressful Times is a 45-minute course that provides managers with tips and tools to keep their teams engaged, encourage flexible work policies, and create a supportive environment while working remotely. Participants will be able to enhance the level of support

Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting

Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting is a 45-minute course that addresses performance management challenges associated with leadership in a virtual setting. Participants will be provided with tools to adapt their leadership styles to be effective in a remote environment. Participants will

Managing Teams Through Times of Upheaval and Change

Managing Teams Through Times of Upheaval and Change is a 45-minute course that will provide participants with skills and knowledge to lead their teams through extreme change. Participants will recognize and document the core functions of their offices and evaluate how those functions must change to

Series: Responsive Management for Uncertain Times

In this 3-part series, you will learn strategies to help you and your team navigate these major changes and adapt your management style to the moment. The field of international education finds itself in an unprecedented situation. Managers are tasked with leading their teams through massive change

Creating Inclusive Practices for International Students and Scholars to Enhance Wellbeing

International student wellbeing and success is enhanced with inclusive practices that create welcoming environments during their student experience. Such practices may include collaborating with campus partners, community organizations, and international student leaders. In this collegial