Region VII Wishes Everyone Good Luck and Success this Fall! 


86  DAYS TO GO!
100 / 14.2% Registered Already 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, August 3, 2018
 
Contents:  
  • # 1 Historic Hotel in the U.S! 
  • Memphis Grizzlies Basketball During Conference
  • Introducing Our Region VII 2019 Chair-Elect! Vote in Sept.
  • Newcomers Orientation at Region VII Conference
  • Region VII Awards Nominations 
  • Resume Reviews & Free Headshots Are Back
  • Region VII: State Updates
NC: see Professional Growth Scholarships
GA: see GILC student conference
  • Jobs
  • Connect / Subscribe 
PEABODY VOTED BEST IN THE U.S.

Our 2018 Region VII Conference Hotel was voted the "Best Historic Hotel" in the U.S. by USA Today in its 2018 Reader's Choice Awards. Read all about it   and the other 9 finalists in case you're planning a circuit tour of the best historic hotels in the nation.  




MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BASKETBALL

The Grizzlies are an NBA Pro Team (Western Conference, Southwest Division) who play 2 blocks from the Peabody Hotel in the  FedEx Forum. During our conference, there will be 2 home games on Saturday, Nov. 10th and Monday, Nov. 12th.  

If Region VII is able to arrange discount tickets, we'll let you know here. Otherwise, plan ahead if you are interested in taking in some b-ball in the Home of the Blues! 




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, 11:10am - 12noon
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 accpeting 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 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) 


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 / jrenard@westga.edu / 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.

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA 

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA (metro Atlanta)

University of Georgia
Terry College of Business
Athens, GA


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Region VII Communications Coordinator: Brett Reichert.  Please submit newsletter updates to Brett by 5pm each Thursday.