International Education Leadership

Navigating Change: Strategies for Resilient Leadership

Join NAFSA's International Education Leadership Knowledge Community for an informative panel on navigating change and building resilient leadership. Hear international education leaders share strategies for leading through times of transition, offer tools and resources to advocate for international

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

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

Noelle Baldwin

Noelle Baldwin (she/her) is the Director of Diversity Relations & Advising at IES Abroad, leading their Initiative to Diversify Education Abroad (IDEA). With over 16 years in higher education, her work spans International Admission to study abroad, focusing on supporting marginalized students in U.S

2025 Africa Forum

Africa NOW: Engaging African Partnerships Towards Advancing the SDGs Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:00–11:00 a.m. PDT San Diego, California The 2025 NAFSA Africa Forum centers on fostering positive collaborations across sub-Saharan Africa and the broader African continent to advance human development as

Management Development Program - February 2025

This offering will be held fully virtually. Early bird pricing ends January 21, 2025. Develop Exceptional Management Skills The NAFSA Management Development Program (MDP) is the most trusted and comprehensive management training program for international education professionals. Build managerial and

Archive - Immigration Executive Actions Under the First Trump Administration

Below for reference are listed certain executive and agency actions affecting higher education immigration under the first Trump administration (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021). Bolter, Jessica, Emma Israel, and Sarah Pierce. Four Years of Profound Change: Immigration Policy during the Trump

Supporting Faculty Involvement in Internationalization

On October 8, 2024, NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community team held an informative panel discussing successful practices and models focused on faculty engagement. Faculty are at the heart of internationalization, yet it remains a perennial challenge on most campuses to

Leadership Essentials for Comprehensive Internationalization

Ready to take the next step in your IE career to lead an international office? Or have you recently been assigned to oversee your institution’s internationalization enterprise and need to get up to speed fast? This program addresses the essential leadership capabilities any international education

2025 Symposium on Leadership

Today's Refugees, Tomorrow's Students and Changemakers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00–3:00 p.m. PDT San Diego, California NAFSA welcomes you to join us at the 2025 Symposium on Leadership on May 27 in San Diego, a special signature program included with registration for the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference

Supporting Faculty Involvement in Internationalization

Faculty are at the heart of internationalization, yet it remains a perennial challenge on most campuses to provide meaningful support and recognition for their efforts. Join NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community for an informative panel focusing on successful practices and