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Orientation to NAFSA Region VI Conference Indianapolis, Indiana

Orientation to NAFSA Region VI Conference Indianapolis, Indiana. Today’s Program. Introductions NAFSA Structure Resources Making the most of your first conference. Mission. NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange and global

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Orientation to NAFSA Region VI Conference Indianapolis, Indiana

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  1. Orientation to NAFSA Region VI ConferenceIndianapolis, Indiana

  2. Today’s Program • Introductions • NAFSA Structure • Resources • Making the most of your first conference

  3. Mission NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange and global workforce development by • Establishing principles of good practice, • Providing training and professional development opportunities, • Providing networking opportunities, and • Advocating for international education.

  4. Vision and Values ValuesNAFSA’s members share a belief that international education advances learning and scholarship, builds understanding and respect among different peoples, and enhances constructive leadership in the global community. We believe that international education by its nature is fundamental to fostering peace, security, and well-being. Vision NAFSA is the leading association in the field of international education and exchange.

  5. Strategic Plan Guiding the Work of the Association • Rolling three-year plan • Refreshed each spring based on: • Member-leader input • Information from membership surveys • Environmental scan by Board and Senior Staff

  6. History and Leadership • Founded in 1948 and renamed in 1990 • Engagement of Members with the Association • What NAFSA does • Advocacy • Training and Professional Development • Publications • Networking • Funding Base

  7. Board of Directors Maintain a strong Influence Create and organization disseminate knowledge public policy Vice President Vice President Vice President Education & Public Policy Member Professional & Practice Relations BoardCommittees Development KnowledgeCommunityCoordinatingCommittee Annual Conference Education Abroad RP Committee Committee Communities Finance & Audit Membership Education & Professional Development International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee Committee Committee Education Abroad 29 Member Interest Groups Development ExecutiveCommittee 1 Professional Network Committee LeadershipDevelopmentCommittee International Student & Finance & Audit Committee Scholar Services Member Relations Committee Regional Affairs 3 Professional Networks Committee Governance Committee Recruitment, Admissions, & NAFSA Region INAFSA Region IINAFSA Region IIINAFSA Region IVNAFSA Region VNAFSA Region VINAFSA Region VIINAFSA Region VIIINAFSA Region XNAFSA Region XINAFSA Region XII Preparation 6 Professional Networks International Education Leadership Public Policy Committee 2 Professional Networks Teaching, Learning, & Scholarship 3 Professional Networks

  8. Highlights – Advocacy • IssueNet • Connecting Our World • Advocacy Day (March)

  9. Knowledge Communities • Knowledge Communities (KC’s) • Education Abroad (EA) • International Education Leadership (IEL) • International Student and Scholars Services (ISSS) • Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation (RAP) • Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (TLS)

  10. Highlights – Professional Resources • Networks • 17 Professional Networks • Workshops & Training • Over 3,000 participants per year • Publications

  11. Highlights – Member Resources • Member Interest Groups (MIGs) • 29 communities • Member Directory • Searchable database • Career Center • Featuring the NAFSA Job Registry • Current postings available • Social Media

  12. NAFSA Member Interest Groups • Special Interest • Global Nomads SIG • Rainbow SIG • Intercultural SIG (I-SIG) • International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD SIG) • International Living Center SIG (ILC SIG) • Christian SIG • Returned Peace Corps Volunteers SIG • Peace, Justice and Citizen Diplomacy SIG • United Nations SIG • Creative Industries SIG • Embassy Dialogue Committee SIG • Sustainability IIG • Black/Multicultural Professionals in International Education SIG (B/McPIE) • Institutional Interest Groups • Community College IIG • Healthcare Institutions IIG • Historically Black Colleges and Universities IIG • Liberal Arts Institutions: Small and Residential IIG (LAI S&R) • Women’s College and University IIG • Country/Region • Africa SIG • Canada SIG • China SIG • Francophone World SIG • Japan SIG • Latin America SIG • Middle East Interest Group (MEIG SIG) • Professional • Foreign Born International Educators (FBIE) • One Person Office SIG (OPO SIG) • Postdoc SIG • Technology SIG

  13. Annual Conference 2011 May 29th – June 3, 2011 See you in Vancouver, BC CANADA

  14. Helpful Web Resources • Region VI___________ • http://www.region6.nafsa.org • Additional Resources_________________ • Newsletter • Team Listing • Awards/Grants Information__________ • Regional Business________________ • Conference Information_______________ • Listservs • NAFSA • http://www.nafsa.org/ • Academy Information • Profile of Interest, Experience and Expertise • IssueNet • Directory • Advocacy Toolkit • Practice Resources • Training • Career Center / Job Registry • NAFSA.news archive • Knowledge Community Networks • Member Interest Groups

  15. Regional Leadership • Chair Stream • Knowledge Communities (KC’s) • State Representatives • Academy Coach • Community College Rep. • Regulatory Ombudspersons (Student & Scholar) • Development Officer • Membership/Secretary • Publications Coordinator • Treasurer • Registrar • Conference Planner • Local Arrangements http://www.region6.nafsa.org

  16. Regional Activities • Regional Conference • Workshops • State Meetings • Leadership Opportunities • NAFSA Academy

  17. NAFSA Academy

  18. Maximizing the Conference • Networking Opportunities • Coffee breaks • Luncheons • No-host dinners • Special events • Volunteer • Attend Sessions • Hospitality Desk • Visit the Expo Area

  19. Get Involved! • Volunteer at your state meeting • Join the local arrangements team for the 2011 conference in Louisville, KY • Apply for an open regional team position • Attend the national conference in Vancouver, Canada

  20. Become a Member • Collaborate with colleagues worldwide – access the online Membership Directory and the discussion forums and resources of the Professional Networks and Member Interest Groups • Stay current with www.nafsa.org, International Educatormagazine, and e-delivery of NAFSA.news each Tuesday • Build your expertise with quality professional development training and NAFSA publications • “Get Liaison Help” and “Report an Issue” using IssueNet at www.nafsa.org/IssueNet • Receive exclusive members-only savings on NAFSA programs, publications, and services • Propel your career search with the enhanced on-line Career Center • Take advantage of the “New to NAFSA” introductory rate and save!

  21. Don’t Miss the Newcomers Shindig! Tonight 5:30PM-6:45PM Meet in the hotel lobby for an informal meet and greet with fellow newcomers before walking over to the Networking Event at Howl at the Moon!

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