Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Crisis Management

Our presenters provide tangible solutions for providing the best cultural programming experiences possible by reaching out to intentionally meet the needs of the different EV profiles and provide appropriate, compliant, programming for each. The presenters will also cover how to keep the records

Responding to Mental Health Issues in International Education

Student mental health issues are a growing crisis within higher education and mishandled situations can lead to serious student and institutional consequences. International educators need to be informed, savvy, and most of all, prepared to identify and address the mental health challenges their

Risk Management in International Recruitment and Admission

Creating a sound risk management strategy has become an important foundation for establishing and maintaining a successful global presence for institutions. As competition increases and schools look to diversify recruitment, it is important to be cognizant of the risks in your international student

Information Resources for Assisting Afghan Students and Scholars

January 6, 2023

As the situation in Afghanistan develops, this page will list immigration information resources relevant to Afghan students and scholars in and outside the United States. NAFSA Advocacy NAFSA Letter Urges DOS to Allow Afghan Women More Opportunity for U.S. Study. In a December 22, 2022 letter to

Establishing an International Travel Risk Committee

May 18, 2021

Every college, university, and provider organization regardless of size needs to analyze multiple sources of risk for international activities. The health, safety, and security of program participants, staff, and faculty is always of utmost importance. Crisis Management & Risk Assessment and Student

Assessing Travel Risk Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 18, 2021

The NAFSA EAKC Health and Safety Subcommittee and the EARP Committee created this resource to assist education abroad offices in assessing risk of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information provided is meant to be adapted to your institution’s needs, as a starting point or resource to add

Restarting Education Abroad

May 6, 2021

On May 6, 2021, NAFSA's Education Abroad Knowledge Community's subcommittee on health and safety hosted a Peer-to-Peer Perspective roundtable on Restarting Education Abroad. One of the most challenging decisions facing education abroad professionals today is when to “re-open” study abroad programs

Protecting International Students and Scholars from Scams

International students are vulnerable to scammers questioning their immigration status and requesting payment and personal information. In recent years, scammers have utilized increasingly sophisticated techniques to deceive and coerce students and can involve students’ family members as well

Basics of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Extract from the NAFSA Adviser's Manual 360 Practice Note Individuals seeking advice on TPS eligibility, whether they should apply for TPS if they do qualify, extensions of TPS, travel and employment while on TPS, TPS and the maintenance of nonimmigrant status, and transitions out of TPS, should be

Crisis Management and Mental Health Publications

One major lesson from 2020: Plan how to respond to crises and support colleagues and students during tough times—before the need arises. To help international educators care for themselves, their students, and their colleagues, NAFSA provides resources for preparing for whatever the future may hold.