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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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Celebrating IEM Professional Emily Kirsch

This conversation, the first in a two-part series, celebrates an accomplished IEM professional. This week, we speak with Emily Kirsch, Director of International Relations and Partnerships for UCLA Extension and Academy Coach for NAFSA. Dr. Kirsch shares how she entered the field of international
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Volunteer Leader Engagement Series

In January 2024, NAFSA will pilot a refreshed volunteer leader engagement strategy that develops, celebrates, and supports them throughout the year. The activities outlined in the table below are designed to recognize evolving volunteer leadership preferences; leverage seminal moments in the
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The Future of International Education: Advancing the Mission

A NAFSA 75th Anniversary Summit The final summit in our 75th anniversary series looked to the future of international education. NAFSA’s mission is to lead the way in advocating for a better world through international education. What actions can our community take to advance that mission for the
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Using Data for Diversity-Focused Change at Community Colleges

By Melissa Whatley NAFSA recently published a revision of its list of professional competencies for international educators— NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0 (IE Competencies 2.0)—that recognizes that professional proficiency requires individuals to be familiar with key
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Education Abroad Knowledge Community: Learning from Our Leaders

In honor of NAFSA’s 75th anniversary, the Education Abroad Knowledge Community leadership team has invited past EAKC Chairs to share reflections on leadership. Listen in as three leaders in education abroad discuss the joys and challenges of leadership and consider the current challenges facing
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Holistically Vetting New Education Abroad Program Providers

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Jessica Fetridge, Northwestern University Emily Dougherty, Cornell University Vetting new partners is an important part of adding new programs for affiliation or exchange. Education Abroad offices should have clear processes and
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Internationalization: An Equity-Based Approach

By Anthony L. Pinder As international educators, we hold the same dreams of excellence for our students as our faculty and administrative colleagues on campus. We signed on to be a part of an institutional infrastructure that educates people who will shape how the world is seen and experienced. This
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