Relationship Cultivation

January/February 2024 By Cheryl Matherly At a time when many U.S. campuses are experiencing tensions between internationalization and local engagement efforts, Lehigh University has embraced the vision that these should be complementary and not contradictory goals. Lehigh recently adopted a 10-year

In the fourth session of the IE Competencies 2.0 series, panelists highlighted the competencies of Compliance Management; Relationship Cultivation; and Risk Assessment & Crisis Management. Topics included how to: ensure activities and practices align with policies, laws, and standards; nurture

This conversation, the second in a two-part series, celebrates an accomplished IEM professional. This week, we speak with Stavroula Boutsis, Manager of Saudi Graduate Recruitment and Development at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Ms. Boutsis describes her career path in

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

As the Spanish consulates in the United States continue updating their processes for student visa servicing, join a discussion led by NAFSA's Consular Affairs volunteers for Spain focused on model practices for navigating these changes. In conversation with the Spain CAL team, learn more about these