Hiring in Education Abroad: Insights from the Field
As the demand for global learning experiences surges, it is imperative to build diverse, talented teams to assist students on their international education journey. This resource, prepared by the Management Content Coordinator of the Education Abroad Knowledge Community (2023), provides guidance and
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The Department of Commerce Presents the Market Diversification Tool for International Education
The Department of Commerce presented a live virtual demonstration of a powerful new data dashboard, the Market Diversification Tool for International Education. This interactive dashboard brings together six sector-specific datasets to help international education professionals identify and compare
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Making It Together: How Internationalized Colleges and Universities Contribute as Community Anchors
January/February 2024 By Cheryl Matherly At a time when many U.S. campuses are experiencing tensions between internationalization and local engagement efforts, Lehigh University has embraced the vision that these should be complementary and not contradictory goals. Lehigh recently adopted a 10-year
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Global Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion
On January 25, 2024, NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community held an informative panel delving into the nuanced landscape of global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Expert panelists based in Morocco and the United Arab Emirates explored the variances, challenges, and
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Finding Your Study Abroad Program: A Health, Safety, and Security Guide for Students
Selecting a study abroad program can be one of the most transformational decisions a college student makes. This webpage was created as a collaboration between the two leading organizations focused on educational exchange: NAFSA: The Association of International Educators and The Forum on Education
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IE Competencies 2.0: Compliance Management; Relationship Cultivation; Risk Assessment & Crisis Management
In the fourth session of the IE Competencies 2.0 series, panelists highlighted the competencies of Compliance Management; Relationship Cultivation; and Risk Assessment & Crisis Management. Topics included how to: ensure activities and practices align with policies, laws, and standards; nurture
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Developing and Promoting Non-Eurocentric Study Abroad Programs: A Rubric of Guiding Questions
Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Diversity & Inclusion in Education Abroad subcommittee : Christina Thompson, Compear Global Education Network Kyle Keith, Barcelona SAE Shawn Dillard, University of San Francisco Amaris Vargas-Mohan, Texas A&M University Abi
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Advocating for Education Abroad on Your Campus
Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Chair Stream: Susan Lochner Atkinson, University of Wisconsin - Madison Autumn Beechler Stebing, Case Western Reserve University BJ Titus, University of Minnesota A crucial role that leaders in Education Abroad offices play is
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Celebrating IEM Professional Stavroula Boutsis
This conversation, the second in a two-part series, celebrates an accomplished IEM professional. This week, we speak with Stavroula Boutsis, Manager of Saudi Graduate Recruitment and Development at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Ms. Boutsis describes her career path in
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Facilitating Effective Student Data Transfer
In an era of international education, student mobility, and ever-advancing technology, student data must also travel to meet the needs of learners and educational institutions alike. International organizations, led by the work of the Groningen Declaration Network (GDN), promote digital student data
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