Leadership

Celebrating IEM Professional Carla Andersen

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Carla Andersen at Lane Community College. Ms. Andersen shares insights about her responsibilities as a recruiter and details the considerations that influenced her career choices. She speaks to the importance of relationship cultivation, both on campus and

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

Internationalizing the Campus 2024

John and Anne Hudzik Prize for Sustained Leadership in Higher Education Internationalization

The John and Anne Hudzik Prize for Sustained Leadership in Higher Education Internationalization (Hudzik Prize) was established by former NAFSA president and chair of the NAFSA Board of Directors, John K. Hudzik and his wife, Anne. The Hudzik Prize is awarded to individuals who have made sustained

Driving Change in Professionalization within International Education

July/August 2024 By Kira Espiritu In our increasingly interconnected world, internationalization is a key priority for higher education institutions. Collaborative research projects, study abroad programs, and international partnerships are integral to fostering global citizenship and promoting

Navigating Advocacy in Education Abroad: Strategies for Effective Requests and Sustained Motivation

What approach works best? What data should you collect? Who are your champions? In this peer-to-peer conversation, listen in as EA leaders tackle the essential questions that arise when advocating for yourself and your education abroad team. Expert education abroad panelists delved into the

Louis Deemer

Louis is an Immigration Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh's Office of International Services. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a master’s degree in Higher Education Management both from the University of Pittsburgh. Louis received the Department of Education’s Foreign

Michele Stelljes

Michele Stelljes retired from The Houston Methodist Hospital and Research Institute in 2023 after a career in academic and HR immigration service there and in the Texas Medical Center colleges and universities for 33 years. Michele was a NAFSA member-leader throughout her career. Member of Trainer

The Global is Personal: ISSS Advocacy

During this collegial conversation, we welcome three international educators and NAFSA members from across the United States to discuss their approaches to supporting the promotion of international education, how they navigate being an employee and a private citizen, and what you can do in your