Preparing International Student and Scholars for Study in the United States

Model Practices for Preparing International Students and Families on Public Health Campus Protocols

November 2, 2021

NAFSA International Enrollment Knowledge Community (IEM KC) Contributors: Andrea Drake, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Rose Francois, Enroot Education; Jim McLaughlin, IC3; Jessica Sandberg, Duke Kunshan University Following the emergence of COVID-19 at the end of 2019, health and safety

Cross-Campus Collaborations to Enhance Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity (DBIE) Work

As institutions across the country help students navigate difficult conversations about identity and race, DBIE (Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity) initiatives have become an increasingly urgent priority. How can ISSS practitioners understand the complex intersectionality of the

Developing Resilience in the Dynamic International Education Environment

In this NAFSA e-Learning seminar, psychology and counseling experts will discuss ways in which professionals can increase their resilience to cope with the dynamic nature of the field. Participants will learn how to apply proven methods to cultivate a supportive office culture; how to recognize and

International Students & Virtual Programming: Creating an Engaging Experience

In this Collegial Conversation, international educators supporting programming and engagement activities will address the processes, successes, and challenges for creating virtual events at different institution types. Discussions will also cover lessons learned and strategies for summer and fall

Resources for Secondary School International Educators

Resources to support secondary school professionals that work in the areas of immigration and regulations, recruitment and admissions, programming and administration, and intensive English programs.

Identification of International Students Requiring Additional ESL Support after Beginning an Academic Degree Program

A resource for advisers about how to assist international students who have passed the TOEFL or other recognized proficiency tests, but who are still having language challenges while studying in their academic programs. Members of the IEM and ISSS knowledge communities worked together to collect