Recent newsletters are cross-posted on the NAFSA Region VII Website in case you'd like to refer back to this content.

 

 EA: Education Abroad

IEM: Int'l Enrollment Mgmt.

TLS: Teaching, Learning, Scholarship

REGBUD: Regulatory Ombudsperson

KC: Knowledge Community
Updates for June 5, 2017
 
COUNTDOWN!
153: Days to Conference  
10: Days to Session Proposal Deadline, June 15th
39: Days to Poster Session Proposal Deadline, July 14th
2017 Region VII Conference Information
 
>> See the Region VII conference page for all the details <<
 
BUT FIRST, REGION VII NEEDS YOUR
SESSION PROPOSALS!  
 
   REGULAR Session Presentations Are:
  • the essence of our conference and your chance to showcase your knowledge, ideas, initiatives, approaches, challenges and successes
  • can be presented solo, by 2-3 peers, as a panel or discussion
  • considered for the "Regional Highlight" which automatically go to the NAFSA Conference
  • Deadline to submit proposal: June 15th

    • POSTER Session Presentations Are: 
  • a wonderful way to engage one-on-one with attendees.
  • allow you to receive direct eye-level, handshake, verbal feedback. 
  • are less intimidating and more personal than traditional sessions.
  • a great way to provide newcomers confidence, experience and contacts.
  • an efficient way to showcase more specific data, methods, pedagogy, and programs in a smaller, visual, "elevator speech" approach. Handouts are welcome!
  • Deadline to submit proposal: July 14th

    •  PROPOSALS DUE SOON
    Proposals are simply a snapshot or abstract of your idea with a simply stated overview and learning objectives. Develop the full presentation once selected, well before the conference.
    • Good sessions re-presented or updated from state conferences are welcome.
    • If you attended NAFSA and saw a good presentation, please share it at regional.
    TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSALS OR FIND CO-PRESENTERS
    Visit the Region VII Conference Page and scroll to "SESSION PROPOSALS OPEN"

    NEED HELP OR ADVICE?
    Contact your state rep or [email protected]
     
    EARLY - Early Bird Registration!  
    Deadline: June 21
    Use year-end funds to register for the 2017 Regional Conference via paper applications and checks. Please email Jennifer Fernandez-Villa:  [email protected]  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.   
     NAFSA Academy Coach Recruitment

    Still Time -  Apply to be a NAFSA Coach! 
     
    What: Experienced international educators serve as coaches to guide the learning of a cohort of up to six  trainees in the annual NAFSA Academy. It's 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.

    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.

    For specific questions about serving in this leadership role, contact Jessica Hall /
     
    Position Openings
    Please note: postings are cross listed here as a 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. Additional jobs in Region VII may appear on the Region VII page in the Jobs box on the right side.  
    Thank you.

    New! Furman University
    Greenville, SC

    New! Mississippi State University
    Starkville, MS

    New! University of Georgia
    Athens, GA
     
    New! SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)
    Savannah, GA
     
    New! Wingate University
    Wingate, NC


    Region VII State Updates
    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.
    Florida
    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)
    If you would like to participate, please register today
    For more information, please contact Kate McKeen / [email protected]
     
    North Carolina
    CEL Symposium on Study Abroad and Off-Campus Domestic Study
     
    When: June 11-12th, 2017
    Where: Elon University in Elon, North Carolina

    The  Center for Engaged Learning is pleased to sponsor the   Symposium on Integrating Global Learning with the University Experience: Higher-Impact Study Abroad and Off-Campus Domestic Study on June 11-12, 2017.  Presenters will share new research on student and faculty experiences with study away and its integration with broader university education.
      
    Our  keynote speakers for the conference are Dawn Michele Whitehead, Senior Director for Global Learning and Curricular Change at the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and seminar leaders from the Center's 2015-2017 multi-institutional research seminar on this topic.
      
    If you have any questions about the June 11-12th symposium, please contact  CEL.


    Mississippi
    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 . 

    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! 

    If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or Facebook.

    We look forward to seeing you this summer in Oxford!

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    Got News?  Please submit updates to the Region VII Communications Coordinator by 5pm each Thursday with appropriate details and links. 
    Brett Reichert / [email protected]