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58  DAYS TO GO!
215 / 31% Registered So Far of our  Goal of 700

>>  2018 Region VII Conference Updates  << 

  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:  
  • Special Thanks to ISP, Our All Event Sponsor
  • Special NAFSA Membership Offer
  • Reminder! Workshop Registration Closing October 5th
  • Regbud Updates
  • Newcomers Orientation at Region VII Conference
  • Region VII Awards Nominations
  • Resume Reviews & Free Headshots Are Back
  • Region VII: State Updates
  • Updated! Jobs
  • Connect / Subscribe 
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




SPECIAL NAFSA MEMBERSHIP OFFER

Are you attending NAFSA Region VII conference this year? NAFSA has offered this limited 50% off rate on annual their annual dues at $230, including all NAFSA benefits. 

This offer is only available to NAFSA regional conference attendees who have never been members of NAFSA or whose previous membership expired on or before July 1, 2017.

Join online using special coupon code RGN18. You can also download and complete the application and return by fax or mail with appropriate payment.


REMINDER!
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION 
CLOSES OCTOBER 5TH

  • Risk Assessment and Crisis Management in Education Abroad Programming
  • F-1 Student Advising for Beginners
  • J-1 Advising for Beginners
  • Strategies for International Student and Scholars Advising
  • Filing Academic H-1B Petitions
  • Recruiting International Students
  • Intercutural Communications in Practice
  • Advising F and J Students on Advanced Employment Topics
    This homegrown workshop will take an in-depth look at nuances surrounding F-1 and J-1 student employment and is designed for F-1 and J-1 student advisers with more than 3 years' experience navigating the complexities of on and off-campus employment for international students  
  • HBCU Forum: Leveraging our Histories to Enrich Global Experiences
Workshop descriptions are >> here 

  Member Non-Member Academy/Student*
Full Day Workshop $350 $450 $250
Half Day Workshop $275 $375 $150
HBCU Forum $50 $50 $50

* Full time students only and not yet working in the field.


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.   

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!

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. 

 
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 your 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) 


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 18, for fall opportunities
  • December 1, 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 30 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.

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA (metro Atlanta)

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Albany State University
Albany, Georgia
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Region VII Communications Coordinator: Brett Reichert.  Please submit newsletter updates to Brett by 5pm each Thursday.