What You Need to Succeed

The NAFSA Education Abroad Knowledge Community

NAFSA is…

– The leader in international education.– The premier association of international

educators.

– Committed to advancing the profession of international education through:

• Professional development and career advancement programs.

– An association of members worldwide.• From all 50 states and 150 countries

Introduction to NAFSA

• The Education Abroad Knowledge Community

• Professional Development

• Public Policy Advocacy

• Regional and Annual Conferences

• Regulatory Liaison

http://www.nafsa.org/leadership

Benefits of NAFSA Membership

The Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EA KC) is an online central location for the resources, information, and communication opportunities to be an effective international educator.

www.nafsa.org/eakc

Education Abroad Knowledge Community

Key Components of the EA KC

Participate in the Discussion Forums

Discover new ideas for on-the -job challenges

Obtain the latest news on the profession and resources

Seek advice or ask questions about professional issues

Network nationwide with colleagues

Collegial Conversations

NAFSA offers an unmatched

selection of the exact resources you

need to prepare you for the exciting

challenges of tomorrow.

http://www.nafsa.org/prodevelopment

Professional Development

– Core Education Program (CEP) Workshops

– Academy for International Education

– Management Development Program

– e-Learning Courses

– Webinars

– Annual and Regional Conferences

A Few Highlights of Professional Development Offerings

Joining NAFSA makes you an influential advocate for international

education.

Stay informed about the latest policies and legislation impacting international education.

http://www.nafsa.org/studyabroad

Join Connecting Our World – a grassroots community taking action to support public policies that strengthen and expand international education and exchange.

www.connectingourworld.org

Public Policy

EA-Regulatory Practice Committee

Visa Updates - www.nafsa.org/eavisas

Get Liaison Help on various visa related issues

Access IssueNet to report EA regulatory issues

Regulatory Information

NAFSA has a long tradition of publishing books, e-publications, and other works for international educators. Many titles are practical guides to specific aspects of daily work in education abroad.

www.nafsa.org/publications

Publications

For students:– Study Abroad: Making It Happen brochure– Easy Planning Guide for Good Health Abroad

For parents:– What Parents Need to Know! Before, During, and After

Education Abroad brochure

For EA professionals:– NAFSA’s Guide to Education Abroad, 3rd Edition– Crisis Management in a Cross-Cultural Setting– International Educator magazine – Nafsa.news

Publications

• The annual conference is the world’s largest gathering of international educators. Regional conferences provide a gathering of international educators in your region.

Vancouver, British Columbia May 29-June 3, 2011

www.nafsa.org/vancouver

NAFSA Annual and Regional Conferences

– Preconference Workshops– Management Development Program– Symposium on Leadership– World-Renowned Plenary Speakers– Educational Sessions and Seminars– International Education Expo with more than 400 exhibitors– NAFSA Bookstore– Poster Fairs– FUN!

The Annual Conference Provides…

NAFSA offers rewarding opportunities to grow and develop while collaborating with

inspirational colleagues who share your passion for international education.

Consider…

Leadership in NAFSA

– Assist with the planning for a statewide workshop

– Holding a position on a regional team

– Serving on a national committee, subcommittee, or task force

– Volunteer at the state, regional, and annual conference

www.nafsa.org/leadership

Leadership in NAFSA

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Regional Highlights

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• State meetings

• Reentry/lessons from abroad conferences

• Advocacy with state international education policies

• Financial support for various areas

Regional Highlights

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Get Involved!

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Examples of what you can do!

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Questions, Comments or Concerns