Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Best Practices for Determining Credit for Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

The success of study abroad relies on an institution’s understanding that short-term courses offered for credit have the same academic rigor and standards as those taught in a campus classroom. An institution should have a clear policy regarding contact and credit hours for short-term study abroad

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.

Designing Quality Academic Programs in Education Abroad

Balancing quality with quantity is a primary concern for education abroad professionals. As the community is called upon to increase the numbers of students going abroad, institutions must maintain their focus on providing programs with academic excellence that draw on the strengths and culture of

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

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

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

Pre-Departure Orientations for Secondary Schools

Secondary school pre-departure orientation (PDO) programs have many things in common with university level PDOs. However, additional information needs to be covered as the participants are often minors under the legal age of 18. This mandates that for all intents and purposes they are under the care

Financial Strategies for Expanding Study Abroad: Models, Mission, Management, and Means for Growth

Study abroad—as a component of campus internationalization— is growing rapidly. As an element of curriculum, international study is emerging as an important laboratory experience across the disciplines. As academic leaders look to the future, many are developing new models for study abroad, in new

Community Members Joining Faculty Led Education Abroad Programs: Yea or Nay?

From community colleges to four-year institutions, questions often arise on whether to allow non-students to participate in study abroad programming. Requests may be for the spouse or child of a faculty member leading a study abroad program, for family members of a student participant, or for