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| EA: Education Abroad IEM: Int'l Enrollment Mgmt. TLS: Teaching, Learning, Scholarship REGBUD: Regulatory Ombudsperson KC: Knowledge Community |
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2017 Region VII Conference Information
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- Hotel & Reservations
- Parking, Rideshare and Airport Information
- How to develop your proposal (NAFSA resource)
- Finding a Co-Presenter
- Submit Your Regular Session Proposals. Deadline: Thursday, June 15th.
- New! Campus Tours and HBCU Forum
- New! All Conference Event, Food Truck Night, Plenary and Business Lunch
- New! Poster Fair date: Monday, October 23rd, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Don't miss this unique opportunity to showcase your innovative programs and research by presenting at the 2017 Region VII Poster Fair! The submission portal is now open.
Poster presentations are wonderful way to engage one-on-one with attendees.
Poster presentations allow you to receive direct eye-level, handshake, verbal feedback.
Poster presentations are less intimidating and more personal than traditional sessions.
Poster presentations provide newcomers confidence, experience and contacts.
Poster presentation are a great way to showcase more specific data, methods, pedagogy, and programming success in a smaller, visual, "elevator speech" approach. Handouts are welcome!
Poster Deadline: Friday, July 14th to submit poster sessions via the session submission portal on the Region VII conference page.
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EARLY -
Early Bird Registration!
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Deadline: June 21
Use year-end funds to register for the 2017 Regional Conference via paper applications and checks. Please email Jennifer Fernandez-Villa:
fernandezvillaj@uncw.edu
to request the application.
Note:
- July 5 - September 22: Regular Early Bird Reg. = same rate as the Early- Early Bird rate.
- After September 23: normal registration rate.
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New! NAFSA Spring 2017 Immigration Review
You can now download NAFSA's Spring 2017 Immigration Review from the NAFSA online Shop. Free with NAFSA membership. Get an overview of the changes in immigration law, policy, procedure, and practice over the past six months regarding:
- F and M student and school policy
- SEVIS
- Exchange Visitors
- Scholar and Employment-based topics
- Visas, U.S. Entry, and Travel
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2017 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo
Next Week: May 28 - June 2, Los Angeles, CA
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Open Meetings at NAFSA '17 in Los Angeles
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The International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice (ISS RP) Committee is sponsoring two Open Meetings at this year's Annual Conference in Los Angeles.
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Wednesday, 31 May 11:45 AM-12:45 PM*
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Thursday, 1 June 2:00 PM-3:00 PM*
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| Open Meeting - Peer-to-Peer Discussions:
International Student and Scholar Employment
- Discuss strategies for effective and appropriate use of various visa categories (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, and LPR) and the benefits, issues, and challenges associated with each category.
- Go directly to the Annual Conference program to star it here.
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Open Meeting - Regulatory Roundtables:
Lawful Employment and Nonimmigrant Status
- Discuss best practices for advising international students and scholars on the opportunities, benefits, and limitations of nonimmigrant status and proactive approaches to avoid potential issues.
- Go directly to the Annual Conference program to star it here.
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Prepare for all the immigration-related sessions and content by visiting the portal for Immigration Content At The Conference and be sure to download the 2017 Immigration Sessions Notebook.
*Check the online conference program to verify room locations.
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| Are you interested in building your job skills, gaining insights, and delivering important takeaways to your institution? Check out the following workshops offered by the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Knowledge Community at the 2017 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo in Los Angeles in May:
We look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles!
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NAFSA Academy Update & Coach Recruitment
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Update from NAFSA Academy 14
Submitted by Jessica Hall, Academy Coach
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We've had a great start to our Academy 14 year in Region VII. Because of your support, we have 5 wonderful trainees from Region VII this year: Kathleen Monich of Georgia State University, Trang Nguyen of the University of Alabama, Kristi Clayton of the University of South Alabama, Julie Champlin of Agnes Scott, and Ashley Watson of Tennessee Tech. Trainees are new to the field and have been enthusiastic with the Academy activities. They look forward to where the program is taking them professionally and personally, and are truly appreciative of this opportunity.
In March, the entire Academy class travelled to Emory University in Atlanta for an intensive 3 day conference, including workshops in all areas of international education. Coaches and the leadership team provided workshops in Comprehensive Internationalization, Advocacy, Education Abroad, International Student Advising, and
International Admissions. It was a great experience, with a lot of community building and idea exchange. Spring training for trainees, and coaches alike, was vital for building cohort relationships, exposing trainees to international education and it many facets, and sparking passion for future advocates in the field.
Throughout April coaches and trainees have been working together. Coaches have been providing guidance while trainees have been building on their learning plans, deciding where they want to go with the Academy experience, and engaging as a cohort. This involves cohort meetings, one-one-one meetings, participating in virtual trainings, and other Academy activities, the most recent of which is a summer project.
Over the past couple of months, we have also been preparing trainees for the upcoming NAFSA National Conference in Los Angeles. Many of our trainees have never attended an Annual Conference and are very excited about their first experience. At the conference we'll be seeing presentations from trainees, where they will tell the cohort about what progress has been made toward learning plan objectives and receive feedback from their fellow trainees. They are excited about attending sessions and networking with colleagues from around the U.S. the Region VII Cohort will also be attending the Regional update meeting at the Annual Conference to introduce themselves and say thank you in person to our Region
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As coaches, this has been an amazing experience for us to develop our leadership skills and give back to the professional community. It is due to your support that we are able to offer such an important program to folks in the field that want to grow, give back, affect change, and support follow international educators. That said, we are now recruiting for new Academy Coaches.
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NAFSA Coaches Needed!
What: The NAFSA Academy for International Education is a year-long professional development program designed to provide
newcomers with an introduction to the field of international education and those more experienced with an opportunity to broaden their perspectives. Experienced international educators serve as coaches and guide the learning of a cohort of up to six trainees.
Time Commitment: On average, 12 hrs / month will be needed for a 16-month term, renewable for multiple years at the discretion of the Regional Leadership.
Application deadline: June 15, 2017
For details about the application, qualifications and responsibilities, please click this
link.
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KC ISSS is recruiting experienced professionals to serve as a Buddy to first-time conference attendees or newcomers to the ISSS field. This is an easy commitment of a few days to help others network, get connected, and understand the Annual Conference. 38% of conference attendees are first-timers!
If interested, please submit the form below. It takes < 60 seconds. Please encourage others to serve as well!
KCISSS 2017 Buddy Program Application
Thank you for your time & interest.
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Please note: these openings are cross posted here as a free courtesy upon request, but may not reflect the most up to date information. For best results, please search directly on the institutional website of interest. Thank you.
New! Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
New! University of Georgia
Athens, GA
New!
SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)
Savannah, GA
International Student Advisor (
Anticipated)
- Interested applicants who are attending the NAFSA annual conference may schedule a pre-screening meeting May 30 - July 2 by emailing: jbjones@scad.edu . Please include your cover letter and resume. Note: the official application will be posted once the position is approved.
Assistant Director of International Programs (
Anticipated)
North Carolina State University
New!
SUNY
Buffalo, NY
search for posting: P1700029
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Please note: The following updates are from the seven state associations located within region VII, unrelated to NAFSA, that provide valuable information, resources, and support for international education.
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IELTS - Complimentary Professional Development Opportunity
A few spots left! Join us for a complimentary IELTS USA Stakeholder Workshop in St. Petersburg, FL on July 20-21, 2017 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. The interactive and engaging workshop will provide you with a greater understanding of the IELTS test. What's included?
- A hosted reception Thursday, July 20 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m
- Workshop Friday, July 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- FREE overnight stay for participants who work more than 30 miles from the host venue. (limited to 2 representatives from the same organization or department)
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CEL Symposium on Study Abroad and Off-Campus Domestic Study
When: June 11-12th, 2017
Where: Elon University in Elon, North Carolina
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MAIE/Study Mississippi 2017 Annual Conference
When: June 28-29
We are excited to announce that the registration for the MAIE/Study Mississippi 2017 Annual Conference is now OPEN!
For conference registration, session proposals, accommodation information, and sponsorship registration, please check out our website
here
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Additionally, next week we will be sending out information about applying for a Region VII NAFSA travel grant worth $500 (to be awarded at the MAIE/Study MS conference this summer) and to get nominations for MAIE/Study Mississippi positions. So, please be on the lookout for that!
We look forward to seeing you this summer in Oxford!
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New Designs for
Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD)
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On April 19, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it was redesigning the Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card) and the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as part of the Next Generation Secure Identification Document Project.
USCIS will begin issuing the new cards on May 1, 2017.
These redesigns use enhanced graphics and fraud-resistant security features to create cards that are highly secure and more tamper-resistant than cards currently in use.
The new Green Cards and EADs will:
- Display the individual's photos on both sides;
- Show a unique graphic image and color palette:
- Green Cards will have an image of the Statue of Liberty and a predominately green palette;
- EAD cards will have an image of a bald eagle and a predominately red palette;
- Have embedded holographic images; and
- No longer display the individual's signature.
Also, Green Cards will no longer have an optical stripe on the back.
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Region VII Chairperson: Fred von Schmeling
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Region VII on Facebook # likes: 950 (+7) |
Region VII Leadership Team
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Region VII on Instagram #followers: 89 (+2)
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Region VII Website
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Region VII on Twitter #followers: 301 (+4) |
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NAFSA membership not required.
# recipients:
1850 (+10)
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