Crisis Management

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

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

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

Interpreting Immigration Regulations and Sources of Authority

The COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in a flood of information and guidance from all of our partner agencies as we navigate this crisis together. Even in non-crisis times, it can be difficult to understand the seemingly competing sources of authority and regulations that govern regulatory practice

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

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

June 15, 2022

The Department of State's BridgeUSA Program (the Department of State Exchange Visitor Program) maintains a set of Frequently Asked Questions to communicate its COVID-19 policies to exchange visitor program sponsors. On March 1, 2021, BridgeUSA updated its original COVID-19 FAQs, and has continued to

Coronavirus Critical Resources

June 11, 2022

NAFSA has assembled these resource links to help you navigate issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. In Proclamation 9994 of March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In

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

Health Insurance Companies

Below are some of 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

Responding to a Natural Disaster Affecting the University

Unanticipated weather conditions can impact the operations of an academic institution. While the crisis may be impacting the entire campus population, there are particular issues that impact an international student or scholar while in the U.S.