Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Building Virtual Bridges for Cross-Cultural Learning

Are you a university or college faculty member interested in utilizing virtual tools to support cross-cultural learning environments for your students? Do you work with study abroad students and want to enhance their learning experience through virtual connections? This webinar will provide insights

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

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.

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.

Effective Data Sourcing and Strategy for International Educators

International educators and administrators require quality data to make sound decisions and compelling business cases. They also need an understanding of data strategy and data analytics to help advocate on behalf of education abroad and international student programs; advance strategic planning for

Cross-Cultural Competencies for Managing International Partnerships

Every year, thousands of university representatives attend the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, the largest international education event of its kind. Much of their time consists of building new partnerships and maintaining long-standing relationships with colleagues from around the world. After the

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

Digital Mental Health Resources for Education Abroad

Mental health is a perennial hot topic in international education, and it’s one that is unlikely to fall out of the conversation when mobility resumes. Students often need quick help with anxiety and depression concerns, and finding reputable English-speaking providers abroad can be a challenge. So

Designing for Inclusion: Advice for Education Abroad Program Leaders

In facilitating efforts to engage all education abroad participants, it is important to be mindful of diverse needs of underrepresented students. This recognition is even more pronounced when the program faculty or staff are from majority groups. In this Collegial Conversation, panelists will answer

Teaching Interculturally in Virtual Environments

How do you facilitate intercultural communication and understanding in virtual environments? How can virtual learning opportunities develop intercultural competencies? This Collegial Conversation discussed strategies to enhance intercultural communication and explored ways to integrate intercultural