Inclusion and Equity

Executive Actions Under the Trump-Vance Administration Touching on DEI and Gender

February 26, 2025

This NAFSA page collects links and information on executive and agency actions under the Trump-Vance Administration touching on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and gender. These directives represent a significant shift in federal policies related to DEI and gender issues, and roll back

OMB Memorandum on Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs

January 31, 2025

A January 27, 2025 memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) required "Federal agencies to identify and review all Federal financial assistance programs and supporting activities consistent with the President’s policies and requirements," and to suspend distribution of this funding

Boundaries & Balance: Shifting the Culture of Work in Education Abroad

This NAFSA D&I Collegial Conversation delves into the critical topic of fostering inclusive work environments and promoting employee well-being in the realm of global education. Through open dialogue and shared experiences, D&I subcommittee members share insights and practical strategies to enhance

Enriching Faculty-led Programming with Intercultural Learning Through a Decolonial Lens

Faculty-led programs are a vital component of education abroad, offering U.S. students invaluable opportunities for academic growth and cultural immersion. To ensure these programs are conducted responsibly, sustainably, and inclusively, it is essential to prioritize intercultural learning.

Leadership Essentials for Comprehensive Internationalization

Ready to take the next step in your IE career to lead an international office? Or have you recently been assigned to oversee your institution’s internationalization enterprise and need to get up to speed fast? This program addresses the essential leadership capabilities any international education

Bridging Borders: Toward Equity in International Research Collaborations

November 12, 2024

November/December 2024 By Miri Yemini In examining the broader landscape of higher education, we can identify significant changes that are driven by global crises—such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and wars—and that pose questions concerning the relevance and value of higher education

X Gender Marker Passport Advising Resource

February 12, 2025

Update: Executive Order: Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government (January 20, 2025) has provisions with implications for language and categories on government forms, records, and documents, including U.S. passports. Extract: "The

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Title IX Regulations in the Study Abroad Context

April 29, 2024

On Monday, April 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education published their final rule titled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, which will amend the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of