International Education Leadership

Mobility and Management - How Will Covid-19 Shape the New "Normal"?

International educators are planning for a return to student mobility – yet our community recognizes that this return will be a new “normal”. The COVID-19 pandemic will profoundly shape how institutions send students abroad and welcome new cohorts of international students. Institutions must grapple

NAFSA Executive Internationalization Leadership e-Institute

The NAFSA Executive Internationalization Leadership e-Institute (e-Institute) provides executive-level internationalization leadership training for international education professionals responsible for implementing internationalization at their institutions. The program is designed for leaders with

Symposium on Leadership 2021

Future-Proof International Education: Successful Leadership for the Next Decade NAFSA welcomes you to join us at the Symposium on Leadership 2021, a special signature program included with registration for the NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo. 2020 posed a generational challenge for all aspects

Biden Administration Higher Education Resources

Six Regional Leaders on Their Pathway to Leadership, Favorite NAFSA Memory, and Advice on How to Get Involved

January 19, 2021

During the fall, as virtual regional events were in full swing and volunteer positions were being filled, we asked six leaders across different regions to tell us about their pathway to leadership. The first part of the series features interviews with Namiko Bagirimvano of Region I, Karin Brown of

Diversity in Hiring Practices

Join NAFSA for an online open meeting on diversity in hiring practices. Anize Appel, EdD , and Stephanie Holleran from NAFSA’s Membership Engagement Committee hosts a panel discussion featuring Lakeisha Thorpe, PhD , diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, and Lahaja Furaha , director of

Sustaining Yourself and Your Team in Stressful Times

Sustaining Yourself and Your Team in Stressful Times is a 45-minute course that provides managers with tips and tools to keep their teams engaged, encourage flexible work policies, and create a supportive environment while working remotely. Participants will be able to enhance the level of support

Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting

Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting is a 45-minute course that addresses performance management challenges associated with leadership in a virtual setting. Participants will be provided with tools to adapt their leadership styles to be effective in a remote environment. Participants will

Managing Teams Through Times of Upheaval and Change

Managing Teams Through Times of Upheaval and Change is a 45-minute course that will provide participants with skills and knowledge to lead their teams through extreme change. Participants will recognize and document the core functions of their offices and evaluate how those functions must change to

Series: Responsive Management for Uncertain Times

In this 3-part series, you will learn strategies to help you and your team navigate these major changes and adapt your management style to the moment. The field of international education finds itself in an unprecedented situation. Managers are tasked with leading their teams through massive change