Region VII Wishes Everyone Happy Labor Day!
73  DAYS TO GO!
145 / 21% Registered So Far of our  Goal of 700

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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:
Friday, September 14, 2018
 
Contents:  
  • New! Regbud Updates
  • Introducing Our Region VII 2019 Chair-Elect! Vote in Sept.
  • Newcomers Orientation at Region VII Conference
  • Region VII Awards Nominations
  • New!  Rainbow SIG Newsletter Call for Submissions - 2018
  • Resume Reviews & Free Headshots Are Back
  • New! Presenter Survey of Interest
  • Region VII: State Updates
  • Updated! Jobs
  • Connect / Subscribe 
New! REGBUD UPDATES 

New I-907 Premium Processing Fee:
In a final rule published on August 31, 2018 without the opportunity to comment, DHS is raising the 
Form I-907 Premium Processing fee from $1,225 to $1,410. 

"This rule is effective on October 1, 2018. Applications postmarked on or after that date must 
include the new fee."
 
Updated Unlawful Presence policy for F, J, M non-immigrants Effective August 9, 2018:
The USCIS policy memo is available >> here.

A complete summary and guidance to advise in relation to the new policy is available 
on the NAFSA website >> here.   

INTRODUCING! OUR 2019 NAFSA REGION VII CHAIR-ELECT
Allegra Laing
Elections in September

The Region VII Nomination Committee is pleased to present our nominee for 2019 Chair Elect. After a thorough review,  the committee has chosen Allegra Laing as our nominee for Chair Elect.
Allegra Laing joined the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center at Elon University in March 2016 as a Study Abroad Coordinator. In June 2018, Allegra assumed the role of Assistant Director for Diversity and Inclusion in Study Abroad, where she leads the office in integrating inclusive excellence into all aspects of the study abroad advising process.

Allegra began her career in international education as a graduate intern at Spelman College (her alma mater), working with the Study Abroad and International Student & Commuter Services Offices.

Previously, Allegra served as an Education Abroad Advisor at Washington State University (2004-2008) and as the Study Abroad Coordinator at North Carolina A&T State University (2008 - 2016). Allegra has 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
 
In accordance with the Regional Operating Procedures, Region VII members will cast their votes for Chair Elect during elections in September.


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 a 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!

NAFSA REGION VII AWARD NOMINATIONS 2018

Closing Sept. 28th
Applications for the 2018 NAFSA Region VII awards are now open.  Region VII is now accepting nominations for the following awards:
  • New Professional Award
  • International Excellence Award
  • Community Volunteer Award

Criteria and procedures for each award are here.

Submit nominations  here by 11:59 pm, September 28, 2018. 

 

Supporting letters can be emailed as scanned documents to Past Chair, Fred von Schmeling. 

 
New! RAINBOW SIG NEWSLETTER 
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - FALL 2018
 
It's that time again!
 
The NAFSA Rainbow SIG team is putting together the fall issue of the newsletter, and we are looking for interesting articles from International Education professionals like you. Article topics might include best practices, recent events, policies, festivities, etc. that you think would be good for others to be aware of in support of the Rainbow SIG's mission. The newsletter will be published before the NAFSA Regional Conferences in mid-October.

Final submissions should be no more than 750 words. If you are interested in writing an article, please complete this short proposal form with your ideas by August 31, 2018.

Again, the timeline is as follows:
 
August 31, 2018
Deadline to submit proposal for article
September 14, 2018
 Deadline to submit 1st drafts of articles and relevant photos
September 26, 2018
 Deadline for final drafts to be submitted
October 8, 2018
 Newsletter published online

For more information, please contact  Kelly Zuniga or Shane Lanning
RESUME REVIEWS & HEADSHOTS AT REGION VII CONFERENCE
 

 
Once again your Region VII Leadership Team is organizing its popular "Resume Review" at our annual conference in Memphis this November. You may also have your headshot updated on the spot if you wish. To pull it off, we need your participation in 2 ways.

1. Resume Review ers
 
Seeking experienced international educators to review resumes and share career advice with fellow IE professionals who are new to the field or interested in updating their resumes with yur feedback. 

Sign up to review now! Confirmations and rubrics will be sent out prior to the conference.
 
2. Resume Reviewees

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.
Sign up for a review (link opens Oct. 1 - 26th) 


New! 
PRESENTER SURVEY OF INTEREST

Co-presenters at our upcoming conference would like your input on the topic of "Work-Life Balance" in preparation for their session. If you would like to participate, all information is confidential. Please follow thE link below to participate. Thank you.
 
Please, click here to access the form.
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: 
  • September 18th, for fall opportunities
  • December 1st, for spring/summer opportunities


 


GEORGIA 



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Georgia Lessons From Abroad  

We will be moving this year from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA to the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA. We are also looking for a few awesome people to help fill vacant positions! Also if you know anyone that might be interested in getting involved, please pass this along! If you are interested in serving in a role, please let me know! I've attached descriptions of each position for clarification, and feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
For positions we need to fill:
  •         Finance Chair
  •         Content Chair (can be co-chairs)
  •         Exhibitors/Sponsorships/Donations Chair (can be co-chairs)
  •         Marketing (we didn't have this position last year and this fell under School Liaisons
  •         Alabama State Liaison
  •         SC State Liaison
  •         School Liaison Chair
  •         Photo Contest Coordinator
For all details, please contact: Jessica Renard / [email protected] / T: 678-839-2726

Be sure to save September 30th on your calendar for this year's Lessons from Abroad!!
  
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.

The University of North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina

The University of North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA (metro Atlanta)

University of Georgia
Terry College of Business
Athens, GA
CONNECT WITH REGION VII / SUBSCRIBE
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Region VII Communications Coordinator: Brett Reichert.  Please submit newsletter updates to Brett by 5pm each Thursday.