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Promoting Hybrid and Online Programs

Institutions are now offering a larger and more diverse portfolio of hybrid and online courses (both degree and non-degree). In this live presentation, panelists explored how universities have built and sustained international enrollment using these programs, examined different marketing and
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Global Studies Literature Review—No. 12, November 2022

On behalf of NAFSA’s Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC), we are very pleased to present the 12th issue of the Global Studies Literature Review (GSLR). The issue’s theme, “Moving Beyond the Status Quo: Advancing Inclusive Excellence in International Education,” which
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Advocacy Strategies for Advancing International Education

On November 1, 2022, NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community held an informative panel discussion on successful strategies to use when advocating for international education, including best practices for working with a government relations office. Panelists included seasoned
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Humanizing our Work with Globally Mobile Students

Download the November 2022 Issue By Christina W. Yao, PhD There is no question that global student exchange is mutually beneficial, with material benefits to the higher education enterprise and students benefiting by gaining increased intercultural learning and global-mindedness. Yet in recent years
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USCIS: Current Issues

Since USCIS officials were unable to participate in-person in the 2022 NAFSA regional conferences, NAFSA proposed recording a session featuring USCIS officials to serve as a supplement to the agency-focused regional conference sessions. NAFSA’s International Student and Scholar Committee (ISS RP)
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Unauthorized Employment through the Lens of DSO/ARO

Unauthorized employment can take many shapes, particularly as the concept of work evolves over time. Educating international students and scholars on this topic can prove to be challenging given the multitude of avenues for generating income. Attendees joined our panel for an informative
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Model Practices in International Student Financial Aid

Attendees joined NAFSA’s International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community for an informative presentation by international financial aid and admissions professionals. The goal of this webinar was to determine and share model practices for financial document collection and review with a
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Italy Visa FAQs

Information designed to assist education abroad advisors as they guide their students to obtain a student visa to study abroad in Italy.
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The Evolving Role of Agents

The role that agents play in supporting international students with their educational search has evolved over time. Participants enjoyed a lively conversation about the history of incentive-based admission practices in the U.S., institutional insights into the use of agents, changes taking place
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