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A Unique Trip with the “Destiny Benders”

Posted in NAFSA Leaders, tagged , on April 4, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Destiny Benders Elizabeth Blanchford (Gen Next Education - Montana), Andy Fraher (Embry Riddle Aeronautical University), Becky Hanson (University of Iowa), Caitlin Kelley (Kansas State University), Jen Wahlquist (Gen Next Education –Bangalore), Brad Van Den Elzen (Kansas State University), Gabrielle Malfatti (University of Missouri), Dave Benoit (Envision EMI), John Wilkerson (University of Missouri), and Girish Ballolla (Gen Next Education) with Mrs. Lakshmi Rao, principal, and Ms. Jyotsna Nair, counselor, at National Public School, Koramangala, in Bangalore.By Gabrielle Malfatti
“When I say M-I-Z, you say Z-O-U”
- M-I-Z
- Z-O-U
- Louder, M-I-Z
- Z-O-U!!
- LOUDER, M-I-Z
- Z-O-U!!!

The chant is a common occurrence on the University of Missouri (MU) campus and popular with all Tiger fans. Yet, this time the chant that brings us together on football afternoons at Faurot Field was being uttered by high school students more than 8,000 miles away from Columbia in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

As many international educators are in the midst of recruiting trips this time of year, I wanted to share my experience as an observer on a recent recruitment trip. As the MU College of Education’s director for international and intercultural initiatives, I recently joined a group of fellow NAFSAns for India Calling 2013, a recruitment and public relations campaign designed by Gen Next Education, Inc. for its U.S. university partners at schools in Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi. The purpose of my journey was to connect with K-12 principals for internship placements for our students at their schools. Mission accomplished! The first group will complete their Indian residency this summer.

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Congratulations to the 2012 EA KC Award Winners

Posted in Annual Conference, Guest Post, NAFSA Leaders, tagged , on June 26, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Susan CartyBy Susan Carty
I recently chaired the Education Abroad Knowledge Community Update at NAFSA’s annual conference in Houston, where we announced the winners of our national education abroad awards that recognize the commitment and contributions of worthy individuals in our field.

The recipient of the 2012 Lily von Klemperer Award is Dr. David Wick, coordinator of study abroad services at San Francisco State University. The recipient of the 2012 Education Abroad Leadership Award is Dr. Michael Steinberg, executive vice president and director of academic programs at the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad).

Wick received no less than 10 letters in support of his nomination. They referenced his professionalism, passion, humor, accessibility, commitment to advocacy, and willingness to share his expertise and to offer motivation, as well as his extensive work with NAFSA’s annual conference, the Academy for International Education, and Advocacy Day.

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A Message from Your Membership Committee Chair

Posted in Guest Post, NAFSA Leaders, tagged , , on June 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

yocasta Brens-WatsonBy Yocasta Brens-Watson
My involvement with NAFSA began when I became director of international services at Philadelphia University (at the time it was still known as Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science). I was fresh out of graduate school and had only a vague idea of what I was doing. At that time, my boss gave me the names of three individuals in Region VIII whom he insisted I meet. They in turn put me in touch with the Philadelphia Area International Educators Network (PAIEN).

While PAIEN was not officially affiliated with NAFSA, it was clear that most of its members were also NAFSA members. I was overwhelmed by the willingness of those individuals to share information, resources, and knowledge so freely. Those who took me under their wings had two pieces of advice for me: become a NAFSA member and get your hands on a NAFSA Adviser’s Manual. I am so glad that I listened.

Ever since then, NAFSA has been my number one source for guidance and information on best practices in the field of international education. It is thanks to the input of my NAFSA colleagues through practice advisories, workshops, and everyday informal interactions that I am able to advance my institution’s mission toward internationalization. Being part of NAFSA is an affirmation that I am part of a profession.

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Beyond the Workbook: Rethinking Professional Development

Posted in Guest Post, NAFSA, NAFSA Leaders, tagged on June 18, 2012 | 6 Comments »

Chelsea KindredBy Chelsea Kindred
In 2010, Chelsea Kindred joined the NAFSA Academy for International Education as a study abroad professional, still passionate about her own experience studying abroad in 2006 as an undergraduate. The following is a glimpse into her journey of becoming a lifelong global educator.

I opened the conference program book, certain the answers to all my questions could be found within its pages. I meticulously wrote down session titles, room numbers, and scheduled start times. I made difficult decisions (Tools for successful cultural adaptation on-site, or visa updates from France?), and developed a ranking system: four stars denoting a session I would most likely attend, and one star indicating a session I might consider, but for which I could always download the materials later.

My pen lingered over a session on professional development, and I mulled over the words. Professional. Development. What did that mean in the context of my daily job functions? As a newcomer to both full-time employment and full-time adulthood, I had no clue.

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Congratulations to NAFSA’s National Award Winners

Posted in Annual Conference, NAFSA Leaders, tagged , on June 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

At last week’s annual conference in Houston, NAFSA recognized the following national award winners. Join us in congratulating them by leaving a comment below!

Vivien StewartThe 2012 Cassandra Pyle Award for Leadership and Collaboration in International Educational Exchange was awarded to Vivien Stewart, senior adviser for education at the Asia Society. The Cassandra Pyle award honors the contributions of a senior international educator to global international exchange.

For the past 10 years, Stewart has been responsible for the Asia Society’s programs to promote the study of Asia and other world regions, cultures, languages, and global issues in America’s schools and for building connections between U.S. and Asian education leaders. Her recent book, A World-Class Education, describes what the United States can learn from high-performing education systems around the world.

Marita Houlihan Award

Ellen Badger, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Ellen Badger

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The “Ides of March” Are Approaching…

Posted in Guest Post, NAFSA Leaders, tagged on February 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Elena Anderson-De Lay By Elena Anderson-De Lay
March 15 did not turn out well for Julius Caesar, but for you, it could open the door to a unique professional development opportunity. I know you are sitting there wondering how you could make a difference in your field. You are looking for an opportunity to share ideas and to support other professionals in what they do. It could be that you just want to be more resourceful to your students, scholars, colleagues, and clients.

You have seen the e-mails, read the announcements in NAFSA.news, and you wonder, “could I be a NAFSA Leader?” You made explanations, justifications, or even excuses as to why you cannot do it – at least not this year. Are you thinking, “I’m not an expert” or “no one knows me?”

I had those same thoughts myself. Well, I wanted to whisper in your ear a little encouragement and let you know that if you are a passionate and dedicated professional, you are already a leader in the field of international education and exchange. So why not become a NAFSA leader? Check out NAFSA’s open positions and consider applying for one of the elected positions. There are even some appointed positions that may interest you.

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Academy for International Education Class 9!

Posted in Guest Post, NAFSA Leaders, tagged on November 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Krista McCallum Beatty, Chair, Academy 9
NAFSA is now accepting applications for the Academy for International Education Class 9, which will begin in January 2012. Academy trainees receive coaching from an experienced NAFSAn, training in a variety of areas in international education, a wide range networking opportunities, broadened awareness of professional resources, and increased knowledge of the field of international education. In a way, the Academy serves as a sort of ‘jump start’ for professionals new to the field of international education.

In the four years that I have been involved in the Academy, I have spoken with many supervisors of Academy trainees. These colleagues have consistently commented on the many benefits of Academy participation for their staff member, their office and even their institution. Academy trainees develop the skills and confidence they need to take on additional responsibilities, provide increased leadership, and expand their professional network – all to the benefit of their office and their institution. The many learning opportunities trainees have in the Academy expose trainees to best practices in the field of internationaleducation. Many supervisors have shared with me that their staff member was able to use this information to enhance their work at their institution and to develop new initiatives. Supervisors also report that Academy trainees often demonstrate an increased commitment to the field of international education and an interest in further training and education opportunities.

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Riding Into the Wind – The NAFSA Leadership Cycle

Posted in NAFSA, NAFSA Leaders, Regional Conferences, tagged , on November 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Region II ConferenceEntertainment at the plenary luncheon

During several of the meetings at the Region VII conference in Mobile, Alabama, but particularly at the first-timers meeting (which drew an impressive 110 attendees), regional team leaders, especially Jeff Hutcheson, current chair, Heather Housley, chair-elect, and immediate past chair, Brad Sekulich, stressed the importance to NAFSA’s continuing success of an active and vital membership that is willing to take on various leadership roles. In my nearly nine years with the NAFSA staff, I have seen countless examples of this theme play out throughout the NAFSA member leadership structure—individuals, taking their turns to rise through the ranks and lead, while others, having spent significant time and energy as leaders, rotate off teams to allow a new cadre of leaders to have their terms as committee members, chairs, executive committee members, board members, etc.

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Remembering Glenn Freeman

Posted in Guest Post, NAFSA, NAFSA Leaders, tagged on June 15, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Glenn FreemanBy Samanthia L. Slaight
North Lake College
It is with much sadness to inform you that our wonderful friend, colleague, and Chair of NAFSA Region III, Glenn Freeman, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011. His passion for International Education, international students, NAFSA and Region III can be seen in all of his endeavors. He was a phenomenal leader and a shining star. His generous nature and ability to befriend everyone was his special gift to all. The care and compassion that he gave was pure and unselfish. Glenn touched so many lives with his beautiful smile, generous hugs, soothing voice, and contagious laughter. He will be missed by his friends, colleagues, and family.

You are invited to comment on this post to share your memories of Glenn. Please include your name and institution at the bottom of your remembrance.

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Special Congratulations to the 2011 Cassandra Pyle Award Recipient

Posted in Annual Conference, Guest Post, NAFSA, NAFSA Leaders, tagged , on June 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Julia Chang Bloch and Meredith M. McQuaidBy Meredith M. McQuaid
NAFSA president and chair of the Board of Directors
On behalf of NAFSA’s Board of Directors, we are honored to announce the recipient of the 2011 Cassandra Pyle Award for Leadership and Collaboration in International Education and Exchange, NAFSA’s highest honor, which recognizes the contributions of a senior international educator to global international exchange. Please join me in congratulating Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, president of the US-China Education Trust (USCET), who has long been a champion of advancing educational ties between the United States and Asia.

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