Crisis Management

NAFSA Letters to Congressional Leadership on Economic Stimulus and COVID-19

March 23, 2020

On March 20, 2020 NAFSA sent letters to U.S. House and Senate leadership requesting as part of any federal stimulus or relief measures considered by Congress support for international education programs and activities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read NAFSA's Letter to House Leadership Read

COVID-19 Resources from Organizations Serving International Education

March 12, 2020

NAFSA’s Global Partners work to improve the field of international education in many ways. In these challenging times, several Global Partners have provided links to resources surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. NAFSA will make these available as we receive them from our Global Partners. Cambridge

COVID-19 Guidance from DOS ECA for J-1 Exchange Program Sponsors

March 28, 2020

A Department of State Bureau of Educational Exchange Exchange Visitor Program page links to the latest guidance for Exchange Visitor Program sponsors and participants, and includes a Frequently Asked Questions section as well. Go to DOS ECA Exchange Visitor Program Resources on COVID-19 Note that

Responding to a Worldwide Health Crisis and Travel Restrictions

Recent concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus has myriad implications for the international education community in the United States and abroad. This Town Hall for NAFSA members provided context for the current challenges for international educators and shared updates on the travel

Coronavirus Critical Resources

March 28, 2020

COVID-19 Update from Esther D. Brimmer, NAFSA CEO & Executive Director Recorded March 12, 2020 Following the release of this video the U.S. travel ban was extended to include the United Kingdom and Ireland. NAFSA has assembled these resource links to help you navigate issues arising from the 2019

Duty of Care Abroad: Mitigating Risk for Individuals in Remote Destinations

Session Chair Steve Gwenin, Global Vision International Presenters Patrick Morgan, University of Michigan Kerry Geffert, Terra Dota Conference NAFSA 2019 Annual Conference & Expo, "Global Leadership, Learning, and Change." Overview The advanced session explores the special risks posed by non

Worst-Case Reality: Helping International Students and Scholars Impacted by Crisis

March 23, 2020

This e-Learning Seminar will provide perspective on managing crisis situations by offering examples and resources that can be used to implement a strategy that best fits each institution.

Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Crisis Management

March 23, 2020

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

Clarifying Clery: Collaborations Between Education Abroad, Risk Management, and Campus Safety Professionals

March 23, 2020

All U.S. universities that participate in federal financial aid programs are required to comply with the Clery Act, a law that compels institutions to report incidents of crime on or near campus. However, when asked about how their campus handles Clery Act compliance, many education abroad (EA)

Health Insurance Companies

Below are NAFSA’s online resources on health Insurance, health care, and crisis management for both international students, students studying abroad, and institution advisors. NAFSA Global Partners – Insurance Companies The following insurance companies are members of NAFSA’s Global Partners.