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Download the September 2022 Issue By Dale LaFleur, PhD Internationalization is a process that offers higher education institutions the ability to recognize and influence the connections between local experiences and global needs. The recent global health pandemic, global social justice movements

Education Abroad Advisory Councils are formed for a multitude of reasons, to oversee internationalization efforts, to approve faculty led short term programming or to review ongoing study abroad partnerships. Tune in for this Collegial Conversation to learn from your colleagues about how they

Developing budgets for short-term programs can be a confusing and stressful exercise, albeit critical for determining the fee charged to students and managing the expenses of a program on-site. Education Abroad offices should have clear structures and templates for creating budgets that align with

Resource Contributors: Mary Arthur, MBA, Vice President, University Partnerships at M Square Media Sean Cochran, EdD, Director, International Recruitment at California State University-Long Beach and NAFSA Recruitment, Advising, Marketing, and Admissions (RAMA) Network Leader Denise Kinsella, MA

On January 21, 2022, the White House emphasized its continuing commitment to attracting new talent in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and announced new actions “to advance predictability and clarity for pathways for international STEM scholars, students

Mental health has always been a critical topic in education abroad programmes, but a spotlight has been shone on this issue more than ever during the pandemic. During this collegial conversation, four different institutions (1 x small office, 1 x large office, 1 x provider, 1 x international

Download the July 2022 Issue By Shanna Saubert, PhD Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are crucial to modern human existence—in essence, we all experience and approach interactions differently based on our own various identities, biases, and personal backgrounds, which is a critical aspect to

The NAFSA DEI committee has identified 5 areas (listed below) that should be focused on Intercultural communication and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all students and advisors before studying abroad. The general idea is that advisors can use video resources and guided questions to create

A panel of IEM and ISS professionals from different institution types examined communication strategies for engaging with incoming students. Panelists shared their experiences with different social media platforms and messaging apps to build community and guide students from arrival through

Faculty-led programs abroad have long been one of the signature features of an education abroad portfolio for higher education institutions. Short-term, faculty-led programs offer many advantages for students and institutions; however, their typical shorter duration and customized structure can be