Office Administration

Government Connection: Improved Consular Safety and Security Messaging

International safety and security for students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad is a top priority for all U.S. colleges and universities many of whom base their programming and travel policies on safety information issued by the U.S. Department of State. With the announcement of a new leveled

Government Connection: Federal Financial Aid for Education Abroad

Financial aid is a top area of concern for U.S. students considering study abroad, and yet there are differences in institutional interpretation of the regulations regarding disbursement and portability of federal funds.

Using Veteran's Benefits for Education Abroad

With the increase in veterans entering the higher education system, more veterans are approaching education abroad offices to use the benefits of the GI Bill (as well as other military benefits) to enroll in programming.

Navigating Up, Down and Diagonally: The Unique Role of the Assistant/Associate Director

January 3, 2014

The responsibilities and duties of an assistant or associate director vary at each institution. The International Student Advising Network interviewed three panelists at the assistant or associate director level to share their experiences and provide some insight on how they navigate a

Budget Estimate Creation and Dissemination for Study Abroad Programs

This short guide created by the EA KC Financing Education Abroad Subcommittee highlights the basics of, and primary considerations for, preparation of a budget estimate for a study abroad program.

Bibliography on Mentoring, Training and Generational Differences

A list of publications used to compile "Ready or Not, We're Here! The New Generation of Professionals in International Student and Scholar Services."

Ready or Not, We're Here! The New Generation of Professionals in International Student and Scholar Services

This resource will uncover ways to empower ISSS offices to develop a management strategy for working with and providing training and mentoring for these profession als new to the field.

Collegial Conversation on Recertification, December 2010

SEVP began the SEVIS recertification process in summer 2010. This collegial conversation asks representatives from five diverse institution types, all of which have successfully been recertified, how the process went and how they prepared for it.

Providing Incentives for Volunteers

The most important way to recognize a volunteer is to place him her in the most suitable volunteer job. This resource provides incentive and recognition ideas to keep volunteers coming back!

Case Studies for Volunteer Managers

Case Studies on the recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers. These case studies can be used for training volunteer managers.