Resource Posts

Responsible Education Abroad: Best Practices for Health, Safety, and Security

April 20, 2021

The Joint Task Force on Education Abroad Health, Safety, and Security, convened by The Forum on Education Abroad and NAFSA: Association of International Educators, is pleased to release “ Responsible Education Abroad: Best Practices for Health, Safety, and Security.” The goal of the Joint Task Force

Protecting International Students and Scholars from Scams

International students are vulnerable to scammers questioning their immigration status and requesting payment and personal information. In recent years, scammers have utilized increasingly sophisticated techniques to deceive and coerce students and can involve students’ family members as well

Effective Communication Plans and Platforms for the ISSS Office

Open and continuous communication between the institution, student and family is beneficial at all times, not just in times of crisis. This resource summarizes model practices for a communication plan to support students throughout their academic experience. Contributors to this resource include

What's New in Education Abroad

March 3, 2021

What’s New in Education Abroad is the official newsletter of NAFSA’s Education Abroad Services. What’s New in Education Abroad is sent to anyone who has selected “Education Abroad” as their primary area of work in their MyNAFSA profile.

Funding Models for Education Abroad Operations

February 24, 2021

Ryan C McLemore (San Diego State University) and Jonathan Sylvia (Dartmouth College) in collaboration with the 2021 EAKC Subcommittee on Financing Education Abroad Questions and comments on this resource? Email the Education Abroad Knowledge Community leadership. Introduction The structures and

Shifting Trends in International Student Mobility: Embracing Diversity and Responding to Change

Download the February 2021 Report By Ming Cheng, PhD Moving globally for international education experiences has increased significantly in recent decades. More than 5 million students studied in degree programs outside their home countries in 2017, and it is estimated that this figure will reach 8

COVID-19 Liability Waivers for Participation in Education Abroad

The resumption of some education abroad offerings in fall 2020 prompted institutions to add new, COVID-specific language into participation liability waivers or notifications for students. Education abroad offices should always consult with their legal counsel and risk management offices on

Supporting Exchange Visitor Programs: A Question & Answer Resource

Chamu Gowrishankar, Wayne State University, 2020 KC ISSS Liaison, Region V; 2021 Region V Chair-elect Julie Wilbers, UT Health San Antonio, KC ISSS International Scholar Advising (ISCA) Network Leader This Q&A resource outlines considerations for supporting the mission of the Exchange Visitor

Intersection Between International Education and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

This Collegial Conversation explored the intersection between international education and diversity, equity and inclusion. The two fields are so related and so different, our goal is to provide guidance on the successes and challenges of this intersection. Panelists, Eddie Contreras (University of

Survey Design 101: Collecting Effective Survey Data in International Education

How can international educators design surveys to collect information that is accurate, informative, and actionable? This Collegial Conversation explores how international educators can create effective surveys to inform their practice and advocate for their work. Panelists will discuss the basics