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DAYS TO GO!
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>>2018 Region VII Conference Website, Registration & Details << 

  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, October 12th, 2018
(Now weekly through Nov. 9th)
 
CONTENTS: 
  • Congratulations to our new chair-elect for 2019!
  • New! Networking Dinner Sign-Ups Open  
  • Update!  Workshop Registration Extension and Cancellations
  • New!  Volunteers Needed / Sign-Ups Open
  • Updated!  Regbud Ombudsperson for Scholar Issues Needed
  • Location & Time Updated! Newcomers Orientation
  • Reviewers Still Needed!  Resume Reviewees Sign-up Open 
  • Region VII: State Updates
  • Updated! Jobs
  • Connect / Subscribe 
CONGRATULATIONS! OUR NEW 2019 CHAIR-ELECT

NAFSA Region VII is proud to announce our 2019 Chair Elect,   Allegra Laing! 


Allegra Laing joined the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center at Elon University in March 2016 as a Study Abroad Coordinator and assumed the role of Assistant Director for Diversity and Inclusion in Study Abroad in June 2018.

As a graduate intern at Spelman College (her alma mater), she worked with the Study Abroad and International Student & Commuter Services Offices. Later, she was an Education Abroad Advisor at Washington State University (2004-2008) and a Study Abroad Coordinator at North Carolina A&T State University (2008 - 2016).

Allegra served as the chair of the North Carolina Association of International Educators (NCAIE) from March 2017 to March 2018, and the HBCU-Minority Serving Institutions representative for NAFSA Region VII from July 2013 - November 2016.
New! NETWORKING DINNER SIGN-UP IS OPEN

Sign up for a fun, social networking dinner with colleagues on Sunday, 11/11 or Monday night, 11/12 at one of the selected restaurants below. All are within 15 minutes walking distance of the hotel. Each group will be led by a volunteer guide from Region VII to the location for which you signed up. Our wonderful Local Arrangement co-Coordinators (LAC's) have made these arrangements to welcome up to 15 people each. 

You are kindly asked to honor your commitment to participate if you sign up, or delete your name if your plans change. In this manner, another attendee may participate and the LAC's will be able to provide final estimates to the host restaurants for their prep.

A preview of each restaurants is below:
RSVP for Dinner

Simply click on the date below to access the sign up list with a tab at the bottom for each restaurant. Add you name on a first come, first served basis, and that's it. To later remove your name, repeat this process. Again, you are kindly asked to honor your commitment to participate if you sign up, or delete your name if your plans change. Thank you and enjoy!
 
Sunday evening, 11/11 at 6pm, to sign up, click >> here
Monday evening, 11/12, at 6pm to sign up, click >> here
 
*Note, dinner costs are individual and not covered by registration.

THANK YOU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROTECTION (ISP)

NAFSA Region VII proudly recognizes our
All-Conference Event Sponsor. 
 A special 
thank you to 
Jeff Deutch and ISP




Be Advised! WORKSHOP REGISTRATION: 
EXTENSIONS & CANCELLATIONS

  • Registration for pre-conference workshops in Memphis have been extended to October 15th.  To learn more or to register, use the link at the top of our conference page under "Conference Registration". 
  • Registration for the HBCU Forum will also be extended and available at on-site registration.
  • The following workshops have been cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Pre-registered participants have been notified. 
1. Intercultural Communication in Practice
2. Recruiting International Students
3. Risk Assessment and Crisis Management in Education Abroad Advising

 SIGN-UP IS OPEN TO VOLUNTEER

Volunteering is open to all conference attendees, and is a great opportunity to network, share best practices, help others, and learn a lot.  Volunteers should report to the Volunteer Table 15 minutes prior to the session start time.  Volunteer slots are typically 1.5 -- 2 hours. 

Prior experience or knowledge is not required to sign up as a volunteer. All necessary information will be given to you when you report to the Volunteer Table. 

To see the volunteer roles and sign up, please click >> this link

REGBUD UPDATES

Regbud Ombudsperson for Scholar Issues Needed
Note : This is a replacement appointment for one year from November 2018 - November 2019 to complete the current three-year term in progress. 

The role description is >> here.

The term will take effect at the conclusion of the Region VII conference in Memphis, TN. A new three-year term from November 2019 - November 2022 will begin at the conclusion of the Region VII conference in Orlando next year. The replacement ombudsperson is welcome to apply for the new term as well.

To apply : Qualified candidates should complete two steps:
  1. Submit this online application by October 15
  2. Email a personal letter of interest, a letter of support from your supervisor, and your CV to the current RegBud for Scholar Issues, Marisa Atencio at: [email protected]  
NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION AT NAFSA REGION VII 

  

When: Monday, November 12, 11:10 am - 12 noon
Where: Venetian Ballroom of the Peabody Hotel

All newcomers to NAFSA and / or to the field of international education are invited to convene for this great opportunity to learn how to navigate our conference. You'll get a useful overview of NAFSA as a professional organization and resource; learn about involvement and leadership opportunities; and meet the current Region VII team. There will be an interactive and fun networking activity also. 

Everyone is welcome and no registration is required!

RESUME REVIEWS & HEADSHOTS AT REGION VII CONFERENCE
 

 
Region VII Leadership Team will again provide its popular "Resume Review" at our annual conference in Memphis. We ask for your participation in 2 ways.

1. Resume Review ers 
Still Needed

Sign up to review here  Confirmations and rubrics will be sent out prior to the conference.
 
2. Resume Reviewees  
Sign-ups Now Open

Want to have your resume reviewed? Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, sign up for a resume review session and be paired with an experienced NAFSA member who is willing to provide feedback on your resume, guidance and encouragement in your job hunt.

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.
 
NORTH CAROLINA

NCAIE Professional Growth Scholarships are available for conferences, trainings or workshops offered through July 2019. 

Deadlines:
  • December 1, for spring/summer opportunities

 
GEORGIA
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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 the Region VII communications coordinator 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: requisition 401503379
Duke University, Pratt School of Engineering
Durham, NC

The University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC

University Of Georgia
Athens, GA

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA (metro Atlanta)

Albany State University
Albany, Georgia
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