NAFSA’s Director, Regulatory Practice Liaison, Steve Springer, explains what the regulatory agenda is and why it matters to international educators.
International Student and Scholar Services
A conversation with Marie Royce, the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural A ffairs, who oversees the United States government’s international education e fforts that advance foreign policy.
Following a devastating earthquake in 2015, Nepal’s economy is on the rebound—and its education sector is no exception.
With technology an ever-increasing presence in life, international educators can harness tech solutions and tools to facilitate internationalization, improve education experiences, enable better communication, and advance teaching and learning.
Nearly half of all international students in the United States study in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, and their significant contributions to the country’s tech and science industries keep the United States on the leading edge of both.
Strategies for keeping international students through graduation go beyond encouraging strong academic performance. Retention means ensuring students’ ability to overcome the myriad challenges they face.
Though many international offices chase an elusive adviser-to-student ratio standard, variables unique to each institution and its international student population determine the proper advising caseload.
The numbers are clear: international students are assets to academic and scientific innovation, public diplomacy, economic vitality, and national security. Behind the numbers are personal stories of students who attribute their success to studying in the United States.
As the prevalence of mental health issues climbs among college-aged populations, institutions are increasingly focused on the mental health and well-being of both inbound and outbound students.
Foreign government investment affects the higher education systems across Africa and influence where students choose to study.