People Development

NAFSA Executive Internationalization Leadership e-Institute

The NAFSA Executive Internationalization Leadership e-Institute (e-Institute) provides executive-level internationalization leadership training for international education professionals responsible for implementing internationalization at their institutions. The program is designed for leaders with
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Liz Cosgrove Ford

Liz currently serves as Associate Director of International Student and Scholar Services at the University of North Texas where she leads a team of F1 advisors and staff to support nearly 11,000 international students. Liz began her career in International Education in 2001 teaching English as a
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Managing Stakeholders and Your Team’s Needs

Amid increasing regulatory responsibilities and declining budgets, effective policy development, communication, onboarding, and cross-training are even more crucial to the success of an international education office. Such activities must also take into account stakeholder needs. During this
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Meet an IEM Newcomer: Mike Perez

IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents Mike Perez is assistant director for international admissions at Purdue University. Where I live: West Lafayette, Indiana Family: I have a wife who is completing her PhD at Purdue and a kid on the way! Education: I have a degree in microbiology
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Diversity in Hiring Practices

Join NAFSA for an online open meeting on diversity in hiring practices. Anize Appel, EdD, and Stephanie Holleran from NAFSA’s Membership Engagement Committee hosts a panel discussion featuring Lakeisha Thorpe, PhD, diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, and Lahaja Furaha, director of diversity
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Sustaining Yourself and Your Team in Stressful Times

Sustaining Yourself and Your Team in Stressful Times is a 45-minute course that provides managers with tips and tools to keep their teams engaged, encourage flexible work policies, and create a supportive environment while working remotely. Participants will be able to enhance the level of support
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Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting

Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting is a 45-minute course that addresses performance management challenges associated with leadership in a virtual setting. Participants will be provided with tools to adapt their leadership styles to be effective in a remote environment. Participants will
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Managing Teams Through Times of Upheaval and Change

Managing Teams Through Times of Upheaval and Change is a 45-minute course that will provide participants with skills and knowledge to lead their teams through extreme change. Participants will recognize and document the core functions of their offices and evaluate how those functions must change to
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Series: Responsive Management for Uncertain Times

In this 3-part series, you will learn strategies to help you and your team navigate these major changes and adapt your management style to the moment. The field of international education finds itself in an unprecedented situation. Managers are tasked with leading their teams through massive change
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