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

 

 EAEducation Abroad

IEM: Int'l Enrollment Mgmt.

TLS: Teaching, Learning, Scholarship

REGBUD: Regulatory Ombudsperson

KC: Knowledge Community

June 19, 2017
 
COUNTDOWN!
125: Days to Conference  
4: Days to Session Proposal EXTENDED Deadline, June 22nd
25: Days to Poster Session Proposal Deadline, July 14th
Thank You ISP!

ISP is once again generous sponsoring our 2017 All Conference Event in Spartanburg!


2017 Region VII Conference Information
 
>> See the Region VII conference page for all the details <<
 
  !! A Few Days Left !!
REGION VII SESSION PROPOSALS
  
Region VII has extended the deadline for regular session proposals until JUNE 22nd.
Given strong regional interest, the original deadline's proximity to the NAFSA conference and 45+ pending submissions, we hope this extra week is helpful. We look forward to reviewing all the proposals to create a rich and diverse conference for you this October!

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
  • EXTENDED Deadline to submit proposal: June 22nd

  • 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

  •  WHAT IS A SESSION PROPOSAL?
    Proposals are snapshot abstracts of your ideas with a simply stated overview and learning objectives. Develop the full presentation after notification of selection. Good sessions from state conferences and NAFSA are welcome. 
     
     
    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 charter.morris@ua.edu
     
    Nominations Open for Region VII Chair Elect and Region VII Awards
     
    Region VII Chair-Elect:
    The Region VII Nomination Committee is seeking nominations for Chair-elect. To be eligible the person must have previous service on the regional team and be a member of NAFSA.  This is a three year commitment with responsibility for assisting with the planning and implementation of the regional conference each year; leading the regional conference in 2019 (Orlando, Florida); and working with the executive committee to manage regional affairs and funds prudently; and to represent the region at various state, regional, and national meetings.   This is a great opportunity to contribute to the standard of excellence Region VII's leaders seek in providing resources in international education.
     
    Nomination submissions should include a statement of interest, letter of support from the supervisor, and a curriculum vita/resume.   Questions, thoughts, or submissions should be emailed to our Past Chair, Angela Guinyard, angela.guinyard@emory.edu.
     
    Deadline:  Complete nominations for Chair-Elect must reach the Past Chair by 5pm on July 21, 2017.
     
    The final slate of candidates will be presented to the membership by August 1, 2017 with voting by electronic ballot to take place between September 1 - 30, 2017.   The voting results will be published  before the conference with the incoming chair-elect-elect to be introduced at the Business Meeting.

    Region VII Awards:
    Nominations are open for outstanding colleagues who exemplify excellence in international education. Please nominate individuals for the following categories.
    1. Community Volunteer Award
    2. International Excellence Award
    3. New Professional Award

    Deadline: Complete nominations for Region VII Awards are due by 5pm, on September 12, 2017. Details on the criteria and nominations procedures are on the Region VII Website here.
     


    EARLY Early Bird Conference 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:  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.   

    Regbud Update
    Teleconference on H-1B processing
     
    When:  June 20, 2017, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Eastern Time
    What:  The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman will host a teleconference on H-1B petition processing to discuss the following topics:
    ·         FY 2018 H-1B cap lottery;
    ·         Petition processing times;
    ·         The temporary suspension of premium processing;
    ·         The March 31, 2017 USCIS guidance memo on computer programmers; and
    ·         Other new policy initiatives. 
     
    We invite the public - employers, beneficiaries, and practitioners - to register for this teleconference at the link below and look forward to hearing about your recent experiences with H-1B processing.

    Advocacy Success
    Congratulations! Because of your efforts, DHS Secretary Kelly extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians for an additional six months. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of these families, students, and individuals who needed our advocacy! For more information about NAFSA Advocacy efforts, click Connecting Our World.

    Best,
    Katie O'Connell
     
     

    Reviewers for 2018 NAFSA Annual Conference Submissions Needed
    Eliizabeth Matthews, past-chair of NAFSA KCISSS and member of the Annual Conference Committee for 2018 is in need of reviewers for KCISSS proposals for the Annual Conference in 2018.
     
    Typically, each reviewer will read 10-15 proposals between August 15 - September 5th. Proposal Reviews for the 2018 annual conference in Philadelphia are due  August 7th. Reviewers will receive training in July on how to review proposals.
     
    If you have never reviewed proposals for the Annual Conference, it's a great way to find out how to write a successful Annual Conference proposal!
     
    To sign up as a proposal reviewer by June 25th, click here.   
    To learn more about the proposal process, click here
     

    Position Openings
    Currently, there are: 17 Additional jobs  
     
    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.
    New! Duke University
    Durham, NC
     
    Georgia State University
    Atlanta, GA
    1.  Assistant Director for International Scholar Services ( Requisition  17000790 / closes June 19th)
    2.  International Student Advisor (opens June 21st)
     
    Mississippi State University
    Starkville, MS

    University of Georgia
    Athens, GA
     


    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

    CALL FOR PROPOSAL NOW OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 25th
    Submit Proposals here
    Join us at the 6th Annual Diversity Abroad Conference - New Realities & Untapped Potential, April 7-10, 2018 in Miami, Florida to engage in this dialogue.
     
    Best Regards,
    Pamela Roy, Ph.D.
    Manager of Learning & Assessment
    Diversity Abroad 
     

    Georgia
     
     
    Our next planning meeting  is: Tuesday, June 20, at Agnes Scott College from 10:30am - 12:00pm, Room 206 in the Alston Campus Center, which is building #20 on the campus map. All are welcome to attend, even if you've not joined us before! Parking is free in P2 and P1, and lunch is provided for those who attend in person.
     
    For those who can't make it in person, we will have a GoToMeeting link at:   

    You can also dial in using your phone. 
    United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
    Access Code: 613-172-461 
     
    For any questions about the meeting, contact:  ronda.dowell@ung.edu .
    Hope to see you there!

    Ronda & Emily / GAIE Chair & Secretary/Treasurer
    Mississippi
    MAIE/Study Mississippi 2017 Annual Conference

     
    Registration for the MAIE/Study Mississippi 2017 Annual Conference is still OPEN!  For conference registration, session proposals, accommodation information, and sponsorship registration, please check out our website  here

    If you have any questions, please contact me at MAIEStudyMS@gmail.com or Facebook.
     
    We look forward to seeing you this summer in Oxford!

    Connect With Region VII
    Region VII Chairperson:  Fred von Schmeling 
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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 / breichert@gsu.edu