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NAFSA 2009 Annual Conference & Expo

Conference Schedule

Conference ScheduleThis year's conference attracted more than 9,000 international education professionals from more than 100 countries to advance the causes of education abroad, international student and scholar advising, campus internationalization, and much more!



Plenary Speakers

The conference plenaries showcased the knowledge, views, and achievements of national and international leaders, as they discussed the complexities of global forces affecting international education and exchange.

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Workshop Schedule

The preconference workshops were designed to be interactive and participatory either through hands-on learning or through presentations with opportunities for lively discussion and a question-and-answer period.

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Session Schedule

Topics ranged from campus internationalization, administration and design of programs in education abroad, outcomes of international education and exchange, the education trends and systems of countries around the world, regional developments such as the Bologna process, institutional linkages, U.S. immigration policy and practice, cross-cultural and technical skills to enrich our work, and many more.

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Knowledge Community Specific Sessions

The following links provide lists of sessions that are related to the following Knowledge Communities:


Programs for Leaders in International Education

Conference Symposium

The 2008 Conference Symposium on Leadership addressed the critical need for those who occupy leadership positions and contribute significantly to campus internationalization and policy formulation. This half-day symposium provided frameworks for understanding the management of higher education institutions and institutional culture.

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Management Development Program

The Management Development Program meets the needs of international education managers by engaging you in an interactive learning environment which puts the focus on your individual management experience. This two-and-a half-day training focused on key areas affecting management in international education offices.

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