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Sheila Schulte

Senior Director

International Enrollment Management/

International Student & Scholar Services

Navigating NAFSA 101

Copyright(c) 2014 Sheila Schulte All rights reserved.

NAFSA History

NAFSA was founded as the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers to provide support for students coming to the United States as a result of the Fulbright Act.

1948


NAFSA History

The association changed its name to the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs to reflect an increasingly diverse membership.

1964


NAFSA History

The membership formally renamed the organization NAFSA: Association of International Educators to reflect the well-established role of NAFSA members in all aspects of international education and exchange.

1990


NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange and global workforce development.

Mission


NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by:

• Establishing principles of good practice;

• Providing training and professional development opportunities;

• Providing networking opportunities; and Advocating for international education.

Mission


NAFSA’s members share a belief that international education:

• Advances learning and scholarship;

• Builds understanding and respect among different peoples;

• Enhances constructive leadership in the global community; and

• Fosters peace, security, and well-being.

Values


• 3,500 institutions represented by NAFSA members which is about 98 percent of US institutions.

• 111 companies and organizations are members of NAFSA’s Global Partnership Program.

• Almost 8,400 attended NAFSA’s 2013 Annual Conference & Expo from 90 countries.

NAFSA in Numbers


• 10,000 individual members from all 50 states and over 150 countries.

• Nearly 600 member-leaders volunteer their time to NAFSA committees, regions, and leadership positions.

NAFSA in Numbers


• More than 4,500 international education advocates in Connecting Our World.

• 125+ professional development programs, workshops, and webinars delivered to 4,000+ people.

NAFSA in Numbers


http://www.nafsa.org/Attend_Events/Annual_Conference/Registration

The link above provides all of the details needed for registration, housing, access to schedule, exhibitors, and making connections with participants.

Details for 2014 Annual Conference


http://www.nafsa.org/Attend_Events/Annual_Conference/Registration

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

May 24-29, 2015

Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau

Details for 2015 Annual Conference

Plan today to submit a proposal for 2015!Copyright(c) 2014 Sheila Schulte All rights reserved.

http://www.bostonusa.com/

Enjoy unmatched access to colleagues and leaders from every facet of international education.

Partnerships

Explore new partnership opportunities with institutional decision makers and influencers.

Why should you attend NAFSA?

Access


Discover best practices, data-driven insights, and trends that will make you a stronger professional and give your institution a competitive advantage in an increasingly globalized world.

Experts

Explore new partnership opportunities with institutional decision makers and influencers.


Learning


Meet with all of your partners in just one week. Save your institution multiple trips around the world while you participate in educational sessions, explore the Expo Hall, discover unlimited networking opportunities, and so much more.

Value




Discover innovations and solutions that can make an impact on your programs.

Model Practices

Networking

Expand your peer network and meet people you can turn to for sustainable program ideas and strategic insights to serve you for years to come.


Developing Your International Risk Management Action PlanMonday, May 26 – Tuesday, May 27Create an international risk management action plan for your campus, discuss specific operational, financial, and strategic aspects of risk management, and confer on future trends from study abroad and risk management experts.

Unique Learning Opportunities in San Diego


http://www.nafsa.org/urmia

Ron Moffatt Seminar on Peace and the Global Civil SocietyFriday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1Enhance your knowledge of global issues and conflict resolution and reflect with peers on the important and particular role international educators can play in helping students commit to the building of the global civil society.



http://www.nafsa.org/ac14moffattseminar

Management Development Program (MDP)Sunday, May 25 – Tuesday, May 27This two-and-a-half day program will help you assess your own leadership style, discover your natural political skills, and learn how to lead your staff team effectively.



http://www.nafsa.org/mdp

Symposium on LeadershipTuesday, May 27At this half-day preconference program, presenters from inside and outside the United States will analyze and discuss strategies for engaging the many stakeholders necessary for a successful internationalization program.



http://www.nafsa.org/symposium

Internationalizing the Curricula of Key Disciplines

Deans and faculty who are working to infuse a global perspective into the curriculum are encouraged to attend one of the colloquia.



• Colloquium on Internationalizing Business Education• Colloquium on Internationalizing Teacher Education• Colloquium on Internationalizing Legal Education• Colloquium on Internationalizing Education for the

Health Professions• Colloquium on Internationalizing the STEM Fields• Colloquium on Internationalizing General Education

Access resources from the 2013 colloquia on Internationalizing the Curricula of Key Disciplines.

Internationalizing the Curricula


http://www.nafsa.org/ac14businessed

http://www.nafsa.org/ac14teachered

http://www.nafsa.org/ac14legaled

http://www.nafsa.org/ac14medicaled

http://www.nafsa.org/ac14stemed

http://www.nafsa.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=43735

http://www.nafsa.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=ID&ItemID=42102

• Posters are visual presentations displayed on tables and bulletin boards organized in fairs focused on a particular theme.

• Presenters stand next to their displays to explain content and answer questions.

• Fairs generally last for 90 minutes.

14 Poster Fairs at the Annual Conference in San Diego


Tuesday, May 27, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.San Diego, California

• The goal of the U.S. Higher Education Partnership Fair is to bring U.S.- and non-U.S.-based international education leaders together to learn about possibilities for developing institutional partnerships.

• U.S. universities and colleges are invited to take part in this fair and display information about your programs and your interest in forming partnerships with overseas universities partnerships.

U.S. Higher Education Partnership Fair


Do you need to convince your employer that you should attend? Here are some tips.

Learn How You and Your Institution Will Benefit:

1. Identify current goals and initiatives of your department or institution and the challenges facing it right now.

2. Review the workshop schedule, session schedule, and the list of additional educational and networking events and identify those that address your institution's goals and challenges.

How to Talk with Your Employer


Learn How You and Your Institution Will Benefit:

3. Make a list of all your current partners who will be attending the conference and with whom you need to discuss future programs or services.

4. Search Conference Connection to find potential partners who might bring added value or reduce costs to your institution.

How to Talk with Your Employer


http://www.nafsa.org/Attend_Events/Annual_Conference/General_Information/How_to_Talk_to_Your_Employer_About_Attending_the_Conference/

Further Information

Are there specific tips that would work best in Japan?


http://www.nafsa.org/Attend_Events/Annual_Conference/General_Information/How_to_Talk_to_Your_Employer_About_Attending_the_Conference/

• Make a Plan!

• Use Conference Connection to set meetings with partners and schedule the sessions you want to attend.

Before Arrival Preparation


• Plan to arrive on Sunday or Monday to relieve jet lag.

• Attend a pre-conference workshop –it’s a great way to meet a new people.

• Explore the city so you are familiar with your surroundings.

Think About When to Arrive


Monday night: Knowledge Community receptions take place which is a great way to network and get your conference started right!

Tuesday morning: First Timers session takes place which gives you an orientation to the conference and allows you to meet other first timers.

When to Arrive

Don’t wait to arrive until Tuesday afternoon –you will have missed half of the fun!


NAFSA is unique in that our member leaders help to shape our resources and services.

Finding a connection that fits your personal and professional needs is a great way to make this large organization smaller and more manageable while providing you professional development!

A Deeper Level of Engagement


Member Interest Groups (MIGs):One of the most personal and welcoming ways to find your place in NAFSA.

Open to all international educators interested in connecting and networking with colleagues with similar interests.

Communities that promote the sharing of information and experience among their members and with professional colleagues.

Ways to Engage


Same Type of Institution

Examples: Women’s Colleges, Small Liberal Arts, Healthcare institutions, etc.

Country or Region

Examples: Japan, China, Middle East, etc.

Professional or Personal Interests

Examples: International Living Center, Sustainability, Technology, etc.

MIGS are Organized By:


These five communities are a way to find other professionals within your domain:

1. International Enrollment Management

2. International Student & Scholar Services

3. Education Abroad

4. Teaching, Learning and Scholarship

5. International Education Leadership

Knowledge Communities


Each Knowledge Community has:

1. Online discussion forums

2. Online library of resources

3. Update meeting at Annual Conference

4. Networking Center at the Annual Conference

5. Open Meetings scheduled for the Networking Center on current topics

Knowledge Communities


Core Education Program (CEP) Workshops

Take place prior to the Annual Conference

NAFSA e-Learning

Self-paced learning

Trainer Corps

Approximately 300 member volunteers who deliver NAFSA Workshops

Training Opportunities


Most, if not all, of the activities on the pastslides have member leaders who work closelywith NAFSA staff to create resources andservices.

NAFSA would love for more members basedoutside of the U.S. to be member leaders.

Look for open positions at:http://www.nafsa.org/Get_Involved/Decide_to_

Volunteer/

Leadership Roles


http://www.nafsa.org/Get_Involved/Decide_to_Volunteer/

Become a leader of a MIG!

Apply for a Knowledge Community open

position!

Apply for Trainer Corps and join the approximately 300 member volunteers who deliver NAFSA Workshops!

What leadership roles are available?


• Schedule your meetings and sessions before traveling—meet new people, connect with old friends, and schedule some time to yourself.

• What are you going to try that is new? Must step out of your comfort zone to make this a valuable experience.

• Ask questions at the NAFSA pavilion in the Expo Hall

Make it a Successful Conference


Sheila Schulte

Senior Director, IEM/ISS

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Email: [email protected]

www.nafsa.org

Look for me at the conference!

Thank you!


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