Missouri is home to more than 200 NAFSA members working at 13 public four-year colleges and universities, 19 public two-year colleges, one public two-year technical college, 25 independent colleges and universities, 152 proprietary schools and a range of high schools, and other institutions.

Missouri International Educators Meeting (MIEM)

Please help spread the word and save the date for the 2024 Missouri International Educators Meeting (MIEM) – June 13 - 14 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City!

REGISTER TODAY!

June 13: Optional events

12:00 PM – CBP tour of MCI airport for P/DSOs (capped at 30 participants)
3:00 PM – Study Missouri meeting (for member institutions)
6:00 PM – Welcome reception!

June 14: MIEM

8:00 AM – Sign-in opens, morning refreshments will be available 
9:30 AM – Welcome, opening remarks
10:15 AM – Session 1
11:15 AM – Session 2
12:15 PM – Lunch will be provided (please note dietary restrictions in your registration)
1:45 PM – Session 3
2:45 PM – Closing session
3:30 PM – End of the day

Registration Cost

$75 for NAFSA members
$100 for non-NAFSA members

Sponsor Opportunities

Gold (2 spots): $500
Benefits: Invited to have a 5-minute presentation (or video) as part of the MIEM welcome, individual social media thank you on NAFSA Region IV and Study Missouri socials day of event, logo on all printed materials. Additionally, 1 free MIEM admission per sponsor.

Silver (4 spots): $250
Benefits: Individual social media thank you on NAFSA Region IV and Study Missouri socials day of event, logo on all printed materials. Additionally, 1 free MIEM admission per sponsor.

Questions? Please feel free to contact Katie Sylvester by email ([email protected]) or phone (816-235-5211).

We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City in June!

International Education Day at the Capitol

Every year international students and study abroad participants from around the state gather for a day of learning and sharing at the state capitol in Jefferson City. International Education Day is usually held in April each year. 

Missouri International Networks

Study Missouri

The Study Missouri Consortium is a grassroots organizational of colleges and universities across Missouri dedicated to promoting international education.

The Mission of Study Missouri is to support and enhance the capacity of member institutions, individually and collectively, to foster international experiences and cross-cultural competence among students, faculty and citizens in Missouri and to facilitate communication, cooperation, and expansion of international educational activities and exchanges in the State of Missouri.

Meetings are held quarterly. For inquiries regarding meeting or call-in dates and times, or for membership inquiries, please contact Erika Lees, Chair 2024

Mid-Missouri Advisers to Internationals Network (MAIN)

In 1997, MAIN started as a group of international student advisers who met monthly to discuss topics related to international students and scholars. The group has expanded to encompass all facets of international education and continues to meet on the third Friday of each month, except for August. MAIN provides attendees with the opportunity to share best practices, network with other professionals and receive updates on immigration and regulatory issues. For meeting details for MAIN, contact Tonya Veltrop at [email protected].

International Education Council of Missouri and Illinois (IECMI)

IECMI is a group of international student advisers and other professionals from St. Louis area schools and southern Illinois that meet monthly.

Please join the IECMI group for more information.