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

Marnie Nelson

Marnie Nelson is excited to serve as Management Content Coordinator for the Education Abroad Knowledge Community! She has been working in global education for more than ten years and now serves as Director of Education Abroad at Miami University (Ohio).

USCIS Policy Manual Guidance on F and M Students

October 17, 2024

On August 27, 2024, USCIS added and revised the F and M student content in the USCIS Policy Manual. The guidance is effective on August 27, 2024, but USCIS accepted feedback on the guidance until September 27, 2024. NAFSA commented on September 13, 2024. See: The USCIS Policy Alert (August 27, 20224

Developing and Promoting Non-Eurocentric Study Abroad Programs: A Rubric of Guiding Questions

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Diversity & Inclusion in Education Abroad subcommittee : Christina Thompson, Compear Global Education Network Kyle Keith, Barcelona SAE Shawn Dillard, University of San Francisco Amaris Vargas-Mohan, Texas A&M University Abi

Finding Your Study Abroad Program: A Health, Safety, and Security Guide for Students

December 19, 2023

Selecting a study abroad program can be one of the most transformational decisions a college student makes. This webpage was created as a collaboration between the two leading organizations focused on educational exchange: NAFSA: The Association of International Educators and The Forum on Education

Academy Coaches Positions

Position: Academy Coach Term Dates: August 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025 The Academy for International Education is a year-long professional development program designed to provide newcomers with an introduction to the field of international education and those more experienced with an opportunity to

The State of Play in Washington and Why the U.S. Needs a National IE Strategy

This Town Hall examined the latest legislative and regulatory policy updates affecting the field with a special focus on why the U.S. needs a national strategy for international education. NAFSA leaders with expertise in public policy, regulatory practice, and advocacy shared a “behind-the-scenes”

Advocating for Education Abroad on Your Campus

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Chair Stream: Susan Lochner Atkinson, University of Wisconsin - Madison Autumn Beechler Stebing, Case Western Reserve University BJ Titus, University of Minnesota A crucial role that leaders in Education Abroad offices play is

Holistically Vetting New Education Abroad Program Providers

Contributors from the 2023 Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Jessica Fetridge, Northwestern University Emily Dougherty, Cornell University Vetting new partners is an important part of adding new programs for affiliation or exchange. Education Abroad offices should have clear processes and

Moving Toward Humanistic People-Centered Approaches for Mental Health in Education Abroad

November 8, 2023

As education abroad programs rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a renewed focus on students' mental health. Join this wide-ranging conversation as leaders from the Education Abroad Knowledge Community discuss key concepts connected to diverse students' mental well-being while studying

Amanda Kelso

Amanda Kelso is Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at Duke University where she leads the Division of Experiential Education and serves as Executive Director of the Global Education Office. In an international education career spanning three decades, Kelso has extensive experience in