Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Town Hall: Public Health and International Education – What's Now and What's Next

International educators have had to quickly adjust and shift to a different environment to support their students and scholars and manage expectations due to the impact of COVID-19. This Town Hall features a public health expert and an IIE researcher alongside seasoned international educators. The

Tony Marotta

Tony is a Chicago based professional with over a decade of experience in International Education and nearly two decades in higher education. Tony is currently the Director of Global Engagement at Elmhurst University, a role that encompasses International Student Services, Study Abroad/Away, and

Jericho Westendorf

Executive Order: Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities

March 24, 2025

Executive Order 14242 of March 20, 2025: Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities Read the executive order on whitehouse.gov Federal Register cite: scheduled for publication on March 25, 2025 Read a White House Fact Sheet on the executive order Stated purpose This

Supporting Student Mental Health Abroad: A Case Study Approach

March 11, 2025

Mental health concerns are an important consideration in all aspects of education abroad programming. This resource provides study abroad offices and the faculty members they support with valuable insights into recognizing and addressing the diverse mental health needs of students while they are

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

March 11, 2025

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

Supporting Education Abroad Student Staff

March 4, 2025

Education abroad offices are a great place for students to grow and thrive. The experience of working in an office setting bolsters the professional development of the student staff member, fosters future international educators, and provides critical support to operational and support functions

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

March 4, 2025

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. This

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Effective January 8, 2025, all U.S. citizens as well as citizens from certain other countries traveling visa-free to the United Kingdom (UK, which includes Northern Ireland) for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conferences, or short-term study for six months or less will require a UK

Executive Order: Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship

March 14, 2025

Executive Order 14160 of January 20, 2025, Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship. Read: Executive Order 14160 on whitehouse.gov Executive Order 14160 as published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 8449 (January 29, 2025) Status: Subject to nationwide preliminary injunctions