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:
Friday, February 8 , 2019
 

CONTENTS
  • Mississippi State Rep Needed
  • TLS Update
  • Advocacy Day 2019
  • Region VII: State Updates
  • Jobs in Region VII
  • Connect / Subscribe 

REGION VII LEADERSHIP UPDATE

The Region VII Leadership Team has an opening for a new state rep from Mississippi. We thank outgoing MS state rep, Hannah Jones, for her wonderful service. We'll update you when we know who that replacement will be. If you are in MS and wish to be considered, please review the position description and contact Region VII Chair, [email protected] 

~ The Region VII Leadership Team

TLS UPDATE

NAFSA TLS (Teaching, Learning, Scholarship) 
Innovative Research Award- application deadline 1/25/19

TLS KC is currently accepting submissions for the 2019 TLS Innovative Research in International Education Award. Scholars and researchers from all backgrounds and academic fields including graduate students, junior faculty, emerging scholars, and scholar-practitioners are encouraged to submit applications or to have their research nominated. More details about the award and application are available at  www.nafsa.org/TLSaward .  

Submission Deadline: January 25, 2019. Please direct questions to  [email protected].

ADVOCACY DAY 2019

When:  March 18-19, 2019

What: Each year, NAFSA convenes a 2-day event in Washington DC called  Advocacy Day. It is a powerful way for international educators to be heard. As an attendee, you'll share your personal stories and communicate the value of a globally engaged United States via: 
  • Meeting personally with your members of Congress and their staff as scheduled by NAFSA
  • Influencing new and pending legislation that affects our profession, students, and scholars
  • Sharing your personal stories and communicating the value of international education
  • Advocacy Training to enhance your presentation skills
  • Providing data on how international education impacts economic growth in your states and districts
General Registration Open
Registration is now open if you prefer to plan head or use year-end funds that your institution may have available.   View cost, hotel, and registration information here.

Region VII Travel Grants
Region VII is pleased to support 3 travel grants up to $750 each to defray the cost of travel and participation in NAFSA's Advocacy Day, 2019. Travel Grant applications closed January 8th. 
  • Notification: Awardees will be notified by Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in time to register for the Advocacy Day early bird rate, which expires, Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
REGION VII STATE UPDATES
 
Please note: The following state updates from within Region VII derive from our 7 state associations, which are not associated with NAFSA.
 
 
TENNESSEE

Tennessee Association of International Educators (TAIE)
The 2019 TAIE Annual Conference will be held March 21-22, 2019 at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Please visit the   TAIE Website  for all of the details.




SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina Association of International Educators (SCAIE)
Registration is OPEN for SCAIE's state conference on February 1st at Charleston Southern University. A pre-conference workshop on F-1 Visa advising will take place January 31st. Please visit the SCAIE website for all the details. 



FLORIDA

Florida Association of International Educators (FAIE)
Registration is OPEN for FAIE's 2019 Annual State Conference at Florida International University, February 21-22, 2019 in beautiful Miami! Please visit the   FAIE website for all the details. 

GEORGIA

Georgia Association of International Educators (GAIE)
Registration is OPEN for Georgia Association of International Educator's (GAIE) Winter Conference 2019 in Savannah, GA, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2019. Please visit the  GAIE website for more details, session submissions, and the registration form.




Georgia International Leadership Conference  (GILC)
CANCELLED. Feb. 22-24, 2019

GILC 2019 Becomes  GILC 2020! 
Please read the announcement on the  GILC website  f or more information. 
 
 
POSITION OPENINGS
The vacancies below are listed free as a courtesy but are not associated with paid listings in the NAFSA Career Center.  To add a position, email [email protected] with your request.  

Additional vacancies in Region VII are posted in the  NAFSA Career Center . 
Your  state level associations may also post openings not  advertised through NAFSA.

Search position:  19000227
Georgia State University 
Intensive English Program
Atlanta, GA

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

KAHAL:  Your Jewish Home Abroad
Washington DC, or Chicago

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

University of Florida
Gainesville, GA

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL


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