NAFSA Peer-to-Peer Perspectives

Just in time for the start of the academic year, join a series of discussions led by NAFSA's Consular Affairs Liaison volunteer leaders. From mid-July to mid-August, participate in weekly discussions to refresh your knowledge and approach for study abroad visa advising.

Learning Objectives:

1. Update your understanding of study abroad visa regulations and processes, equipping yourself to support students on their educational journeys abroad.
2. Develop expertise in visa advising with an eye for establishing guidelines and addressing inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
3. Familiarize yourself with NAFSA's education abroad visa resources to provide valuable assistance to students students navigating the visa application process.
4. Develop your compliance management competency as you apply practices that ensure alignment and agreement with policies and law. 

Amplify your international recruitment strategies by aligning them with institutional goals and distinct budget models. This live discussion introduced enrollment managers of all levels to various budgeting models, emphasizing the evaluation of ROI in recruitment activities and navigating the nuances of different budget frameworks for effective planning and execution. Participants learned about the essential skills needed to align resources with institutional goals, measure impact, and secure support. Maximize efficiency and elevate your institution's global standing through smarter budgetary engagement.

What approach works best? What data should you collect? Who are your champions? In this peer-to-peer conversation, listen in as EA leaders tackle the essential questions that arise when advocating for yourself and your education abroad team. Expert education abroad panelists delved into the intricacies of determining what to ask for and how to approach it, providing insights on readdressing requests over time and bolstering morale for continued advocacy efforts. Whether your requests advocate for more staff, additional departmental funding, or strategic leverage and your voice on a committee, this online conversation is for you.