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EA:
Education Abroad
IEM:
Int'l Enrollment Mgmt.
TLS: Teaching, Learning, Scholarship
REGBUD: Regulatory Ombudsperson
KC: Knowledge Community
MIG: Member Interest Group
SIG: Special Interest Group
Next Newsletter:
Monday, Dec. 4th
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Table of Contents:
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New! Become a Region VII Leadership Team Member
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New! Calling all IEP Professionals
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Apply Now! NAFSA Trainer Corps Needs YOU!
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Apply Now! NAFSA Advocacy Day, 2018 Washington, DC
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Apply Now! 2018 NAFSA Academy
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Updated! Position Openings
- Updated! Region VII State Updates
- Connect / Subscribe
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Next Region VII Conference: Memphis, TN
In 359 Days, Nov. 10th, 2018
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Apply Now! BECOME A REGION VII LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBER
The following team member positions are currently open. Click to view the job description:
Applying for a position is simple. Connect with the current team member* for the position that you are interested in and,
- Complete this form which includes a statement of interest
- Send your curriculum vitae/resume to the current team member*
- Send a letter of support from your supervisor to the current team member*
*If applying for LAC Chair or Co-Chair for Memphis 2018, connect with NAFSA Region VII Chair, Erin Hillis (
[email protected]).
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New! CALLING ALL IEP PROFESSIONALS
The
EnglishUSA Professional Development Conference will be held
January 18-19, 2018 in Monterey, California at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS).
This year's conference will include:
- Over 50 concurrent sessions and posters
- Exhibitors with products and services specifically designed for IEPs
- Breakfast, hot/cold beverages, and lunch included both days
- Networking Reception with conference attendees (beer/wine open bar, hors-d'oeuvres)
If you are registering with a program membership but do not have an individual account, please contact your administrator to register with the program account. Non-members and members are welcome! If you don't know if you're a member, please contact
[email protected] and also visit the registration
webpage for more information on
registration.
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) is located in Central California in the city of Monterey. The campus is approximately 210 kilometers/130 miles south of San Francisco and 560 kilometers/350 miles north of Los Angeles.
For more information on travel and hotel accommodations, please click
here.
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Apply Now!
NAFSA TRAINER CORPS NEEDS YOU!
Ready to give back to the field and develop professionally? Join the NAFSA Trainer Corps, which is a group of approximately 300 NAFSA members who volunteer their time and expertise to develop, maintain and deliver NAFSA's Core Education Program (CEP) Workshops and e-Learning courses. Trainer Corps members get the chance to:
- Gain valuable training skills
- Share core job knowledge
- Keep abreast of changes in the field
- Network with other international educators
Trainer Corps opportunities exist in the following NAFSA Knowledge Communities:
- Education Abroad
- International Enrollment Management
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Teaching, Learning and Scholarship.
Deadline to apply is January 8, 2018.
Visit the website
for more information and please think about it!
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Apply Now! NAFSA ADVOCACY DAY 2018 - WASHINGTON, DC
When: March 19-20
At the NAFSA 2018 Advocacy Day, speak out for students, scholars and policies that matter to you! You will receive a day of training
with meals and snacks,
and
a
strategizing
session
before heading to Capitol Hill with
all
the tools needed
! There, you get to
educate
your specific
Congress
people
on how international education impacts your state and district and why we need a more globally engaged and welcoming United States.
Personal meetings will be scheduled for you with your elected officials and their staff in both the US Senate and House of Representatives.
For more details including a tentative schedule, hotel information, travel grants and registration fees visit the following website.
Advocacy Day is open to NAFSA members. Non-Members and students receive a special discounted registration rate. Early Bird registration is from October 25, 2017 to February 20, 2018.
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Apply Now! 2018 NAFSA ACADEMY FOR
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Academy Class #15. AIE is a year-long training program designed for those who are new to the international education field, as well as those who've recently had international education added to their responsibilities. Guided by a seasoned international education coach and working with a cohort of peers in small groups, the program is designed to meet specific learning needs. Consider applying for Academy Class #15, or encourage any interested peers or new professionals to apply. Admission is competitive.
Deadline to Apply
: December 1, 2017 (Training begins Spring 2018)
Cost:
$1999 (a value of more than $3,500).
Please click on this
link for application
Benefits:
- NAFSA membership for up to 18 months
- Three-Day Academy Spring Training in Atlanta, GA
- NAFSA Annual Conference registration fee and a preconference workshop at the annual conference in 2018
- Regional Conference Registration and a preconference workshop at regional conference in 2018 (reduced/waived depending on regions)
- Access to NAFSA network and networking opportunities
- Supported learning by an experienced coach
- Continued connection with a cohort of peers
Please review this website for further details or contact the professional learning center. Members of the current Academy will be recognized during the business lunch at NAFSA Regional Conferences if you would like to talk more about the Academy with a participant.
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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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AAIE 2018 CONFERENCE
The AAIE Conference will be held April 12th, 2018 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on The University of Alabama Campus. For all the details (hotel, session proposals, travel grants, leadership nominations, please visit the AAIE resources below:
International Perspectives on University Teaching and Learning Symposium -
Call for Proposals and Registration Open
Hosted by Auburn University, International Perspectives on University Teaching and Learning brings together a diverse community of teaching and learning professionals, international educators, policy makers, administrators and researchers dedicated to internationalizing teaching in higher education. The symposium is scheduled for May 30-June 1, 2018 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida.
A wide range of relevant ideas will be addressed during the symposium.
Submit a proposal for pre-conference workshops, conference sessions or essays and register today.
For questions, please contact Jenn Mason, director of international initiatives at Auburn University.
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The deadline to submit a proposal for the FAIE Conference is Friday, December 8, 2017!
Accepted proposals will receive a $25.00 discount on their conference registration (up to two presenters). Please submit your proposal here.
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Registration Open for the 2018 GAIE Winter Conference
This year's conference will be hosted at the beautiful King & Prince at St. Simons Island. Mark your calendars for January 31-February 2, 2018. Register now! Information about Session Proposals will be available soon.
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Georgia 2018 International Leadership Conference
The Georgia International Leadership Conference (GILC) will be April 13-15, 2018.
This annual student leadership conference brings together 200 international and study abroad students from across the state. The intense weekend is full of leadership development and intercultural simulations and fun!
More information about GILC is on their website.
If you are interested in joining the planning committee, please contact directly Chase Harvey.
Lot of position available!
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The position(s) below is listed by request because it is not posted in the NAFSA Career Center.
We encourage you to connect with your state level associations as well since they may post openings that are not advertised with NAFSA either.
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
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