Practice Area Column

When designed with focus and vision, international partnerships serve as fundamental tools for international engagement.

In a time of dwindling resources for recruitment and enrollment management, state consortia can bring institutions together to amplify efforts.

In today’s cultural and political climate, international students need to understand issues of racism, identity, and privilege to successfully navigate life in the United States.

Advisers in the United States can glean insights from on-site staff in nontraditional study abroad countries to better prepare U.S. students before they go abroad.

A dedicated communications staff person in the international office can help an institution reach broader internationalization goals and raise the profile of the office on campus.

Pathway programs—whether run by a third party or administered by the campus community—can give institutions a competitive edge when it comes to recruiting.

NAFSA’s Director, Regulatory Practice Liaison, Steve Springer, explains what the regulatory agenda is and why it matters to international educators.

The role of an education abroad office regularly expands to encompass managing fears and expectations of concerned stakeholders, and the most effective crisis communication methods begin well before a crisis occurs.

Strategies for keeping international students through graduation go beyond encouraging strong academic performance. Retention means ensuring students’ ability to overcome the myriad challenges they face.

Institutional priorities and students’ needs create opportunities to take stock of current study abroad offerings and plan for the future.