Practice Area Column

John Gallagher
LGBTQ students are increasingly represented in international programs. Understanding the resources that they need for support requires considering how identity connects with student experience.
Karen Doss Bowman
Creating actionable strategies can start with small steps.
Karen Doss Bowman
Burnout is real—but there are a few ways to mitigate its effects and set the next generation of international educators up for success.
John Gallagher
Having a PhD or EdD is increasingly the key to professional advancement for senior leaders, but it may not be the right path for everyone.
Karen Doss Bowman
Mentorships serve as a cornerstone of professional and personal development for many international educators.
Dana Wilkie
Often mutually beneficial, mentor-mentee relationships play a crucial role for international education leaders—or those who aspire to pursue leadership.
Mark Toner
Student input on funding needs promotes higher study abroad participation.
Mark Toner
Diversity, equity, and inclusion and international education scholarship and practice have a long history of interest convergence—and efforts continue to increase.
Karen Doss Bowman
ISSS offices can foster dialogue among students and help them overcome barriers to difficult conversations.
John Gallagher
Leaders with different backgrounds and experiences will better meet the needs of students—and even broaden the appeal of international education.