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Resources for Online Telework and Learning

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, many institutions have closed or transitioned to working remotely and online teaching with little advanced notice. Entire offices have instructed employees to telework and stay home for an indefinite period of time while faculty pivot to
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CDC Responds to NAFSA’s Coronavirus Questions

NAFSA has been in dialogue with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ask for clarity on guidance issued by the CDC regarding international travel and study abroad programs. NAFSA provided context and background on existing risk management practices in international education with the CDC
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International Enrollment Management State of the Field Survey

The International Enrollment Management State of the Field survey assesses the status of the IEM field and is conducted by the International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community (IEM KC). The dynamic survey is designed to gather trends, insights, and information from those working in
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Questions for Guiding a Holistic Response

In responding to broadening concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), institutions must be cognizant of holistic issues affecting international education, considering not only programmatic and immigration questions, but accreditation, contractual obligations, technical and human resources, and
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Questions for Responding to Emergencies

"Questions for Responding to Emergencies" is an excerpt from Chapter 12 of NAFSA's Guide to Education Abroad. Universal Concerns What is the current physical and psychological condition of affected participant(s)? Is the lead on-site staff member now in close contact with all affected participants
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Changes to Veterans Benefits for Education Abroad

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced new guidance to the way veteran’s educational benefits can be used for education abroad programs. Members of NAFSA’s Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee and a School Certifying Official from the University of Colorado Boulder
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Visa Options and Strategies for Academic Clinical Programs

One of the more complicated challenges that international offices face is providing visa options for short-term trainees, students, and visitors with patient or animal care responsibilities. This text-based Q&A session provided perspectives from a variety of institutions on managing visitors with
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