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| September 11, 2007 | Vol. 12, No. 33 |
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THIS WEEK IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION |
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American University of Iraq Takes Shape |
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University Cleared of Misconduct |
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ASSOCIATION NEWS |
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Study Abroad Task Force Chair, Members Named |
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Education Abroad Launches Four New Networks |
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"Trends V and the Bologna Process" Podcast |
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Educators Connect Through NAFSA Career Center |
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Vote for Your Future Leaders! |
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Register for NAFSA Regional Conferences |
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Apply Now for Leadership Positions |
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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE |
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Senate Approves Increase in Funding for Exchanges |
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Visit NAFSA's REAL ID Resource Page |
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Essay Competition Seeks Student Diplomats |
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U.S. Passport Services Back to Standard
Processing Time |
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EVENTS AND DEADLINES |
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Last Chance: Register Today for GOT IT? Webinar |
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Fulbright Applications Now Available |
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CBIE's Conference Registration Open |
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Nominate Your Institution for 2008 Simon Award |
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THIS WEEK IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION |
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American University of Iraq Takes Shape
A groundbreaking ceremony took place recently in Sulaimaniya for the American University of Iraq. The institution is modeled after English-language universities such as the American University in Beirut and the American University in Cairo.
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University Cleared of Misconduct
A university in Australia accused of mistreating international students has been cleared of misconduct. But it must remove from its Web site marketing materials that could mislead potential international students.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS |
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Study Abroad Task Force Chair, Members Named
NAFSA President Ron Moffatt has named John K. Hudzik of Michigan State University to chair NAFSA's Task Force on Institutional Management of Study Abroad.
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Education Abroad Launches Four New Networks |
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The Knowledge Community for Education Abroad has launched three new professional networks and one new special focus network.
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"Trends V and the Bologna Process" Podcast |
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An interview with David Crosier, project director at the European University Association and lead researcher on the Trends project, which tracks Bologna Process developments, was conducted at NAFSA's annual conference in May by Dr. Laura Rumbley of the Boston College Center for International Higher Education (CIHE). CIHE has an extensive set of resources for international educators available on its Web site.
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Educators Connect Through NAFSA Career Center |
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A record-breaking 1,200 resumes have been posted by international education professionals and more than 400 IE employers have already registered through the NAFSA Career Center.
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Vote for Your Future Leaders! |
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The NAFSA 2007 election is now open to all NAFSA members until September 30. Don't wait until September 29-vote electronically today.
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Register for NAFSA Regional Conferences |
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Registration for most of the fall regional conferences is now open. These conferences are excellent opportunities for NAFSA members and others to network and stay current with the latest trends in international education and exchange.
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Apply Now for Leadership Positions |
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NAFSA is looking for new leaders. We are currently looking for volunteer member leaders to serve on several committees and subcommittees. Serving in a leadership capacity for the association offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth.
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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE |
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Senate Approves Increase in Funding for Exchanges |
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The Senate last week passed an increase in funding for educational and cultural exchange programs for the 2008 fiscal year. The House and Senate must now work out the differences between their bills before going to the president for his signature.
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Visit NAFSA's REAL ID Resource Page |
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Information on REAL ID and how different states are responding to the law's requirements is available on a new NAFSA Web page.
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Essay Competition Seeks Student Diplomats |
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NAFSA and Abroad View magazine are joining together again to host the 2nd Annual Student Diplomat Essay Competition, inviting your study abroad students and alumni to submit essays on how their undergraduate overseas experience has helped to meet the United States' need to understand global situations and compete in the global arena.
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U.S. Passport Services Back to Standard
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The Department of State announced September 7, 2007 that passport service has been restored to the standard six-to-eight-week processing time for routine passport applications, and no more than three weeks for expedited service.
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EVENTS AND DEADLINES |
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Last Chance: Register Today for GOT IT? Webinar |
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September 12, 2007. Want to learn how technology applications and uses can strategically serve your international student and scholar services office? Participate and gather strategies that can help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the services you provide. Topics include online student admission and registration forms, online student advising, and archiving advising notes and records electronically.
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Fulbright Applications Now Available |
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Deadline November 5, 2007. The U.S. Department of Education announced September 5, 2007 that applications for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program are now available. Applications must be transmitted by November 5, 2007.
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CBIE's Conference Registration Open |
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November 24-28, 2007. The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is holding its annual conference November 24-28 in Ottawa, Canada. Registration is now open.
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Nominate Your Institution for 2008 Simon Award |
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Deadline November 30, 2007. Gather a team --administrators, faculty, leaders, and others--to nominate your institution for NAFSA's Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. Be recognized for your internationalization efforts.
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NAFSA: ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS
1307 New York Avenue, NW, Eighth Floor | Washington, DC 20005-4701
1.202.737.3699 | FAX 1.202.737.3657 | data@nafsa.org
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