NAFSA 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
What is
Internationalization?
A task force of NAFSA members appointed in 2008 developed this working definition of
internationalization to guide NAFSA’s work and to provide recommendations on how the
association and its members could be of service in this field.
Internationalization is the conscious effort to integrate and infuse international, intercultural,
and global dimensions into the ethos and outcomes of postsecondary education. To be fully
successful, it must involve active and responsible engagement of the academic community in
global networks and partnerships.
NAFSA is playing a pivotal role in shaping the global reach and presence of the
NAF
international higher education community. As the leading professional association
in the field of international education, NAFSA is uniquely positioned to assist
international educators and their institutions in effectively meeting the complex
challenges associated with advancing a comprehensive internationalization strategy.
ategy.
Christopher J. Viers, PhD, 2010 NAFSA President
Indiana University
Through the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus
Internationalization, NAFSA recognizes institutions
for overall excellence in internationalization efforts
as evidenced in practices, structures, philosophies,
and policies. Recipients of the Simon Award are
profiled in Internationalizing the Campus: Profiles of
Success at Colleges and Universities, an annual NAFSA
report that highlights successful models of campus
internationalization.
NAFSA supports the senior international officers who
work to foster internationalization on their campuses,
often coordinating among campus leadership, faculty,
admissions, and exchange program professionals.
NAFSA also reports on higher education trends worldwide,
bringing information and perspectives to those involved
in international higher education. For example, NAFSA is
keeping the field informed of developments related to the
Bologna Process, a topic with implications for education
professionals around the world, through presentations
at conferences, webinars, practice resources, magazine
articles, and a special report titled The Bologna Process.
Bonnie Bissonette
Secretary
Associate Vice President for
International Services
Indiana University
Associate Dean, Business and
International Education
Northcentral Technical College
Mary H. Reeves , PhD
Vice President, Education and
Professional Development
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Site Visit Representative
Commission on English Language
Program Accreditation
Director, International Student Advising
Pennsylvania State University
Susan M. Thompson
Vice President, Member Relations
Assistant Vice President, Campus Life
American University
Director, International Programs
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Ellen H. Badger
DeDe Long
Vice President, Public Policy and
Practice
Internationalization
of Higher Education
As one of many contributors to the internationalization
discussion in higher education, NAFSA encourages and
facilitates dialogue among higher education associations to
coordinate agendas and speak with a collective, consistent,
and timely voice on internationalization. NAFSA was
instrumental in the formation of the Inter-Associational
Network on Campus Internationalization (INCI), which
recently debuted a common portal for information on
internationalization from the 11 INCI organizations (see
www.campusinternationalization.org).
Christopher J. Viers, PhD
President and Chair
Director of Study Abroad and
International Exchange
University of Arkansas
John K. Hudzik, PhD
Treasurer
Promoting Policies to Enhance
International Education and
Exchange
NAFSA is the leading public policy voice for international
education, working to advance public policies that
support and expand international education and exchange
between the United States and other nations. International
educational exchanges contribute to building the skills of
Americans to work effectively in today’s global environment,
developing close ties with the leadership of other countries,
supporting economic growth in less developed countries,
and providing a foundation for addressing global problems.
International education is a critical tool in supporting
responsible U.S. engagement in the world.
More Than 60 Years
of Achievement
NAFSA was founded in 1948 as the National Association
of Foreign Student Advisers to promote the professional
development of U.S. college and university officials
responsible for assisting and advising the 25,000 foreign
students who had come to study in the United States after
World War II. NAFSA pioneered the concept of providing
professional services for postsecondary exchange students.
Early efforts to enhance living and learning environments
for exchange students have blossomed into today’s active
association of accomplished professionals whose numbers
continue to grow worldwide.
Professor
Michigan State University
Masume Assaf
Fanta Aw
Director, International Student and
Scholar Services
Binghamton University-SUNY
Francisco Marmolejo
Executive Director
Consortium for North American Higher
Education Collaboration
Meredith M. McQuaid, JD
Associate Vice President and Dean,
International Programs
University of Minnesota
Joy Olson
Executive Director
Washington Office on Latin America
Peter M. Robinson
President and CEO
U.S. Council for International Business
Jem Spectar, PhD
President
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
James Cooney, PhD
Vice Provost for International Affairs
Colorado State University
Ambassador Robert R. Gosende
Associate Vice Chancellor for
International Programs
State University of New York
EX-OFFICIO
Marlene Johnson
Executive Director and CEO
NAFSA: Association of International
Educators
NAFSA’s work is accomplished through a strong volunteer effort of hundreds of international professionals on campuses
and in organizations in the United States and abroad. NAFSA volunteers range from frontline international education
professionals to deans, provosts, and presidents of college and universities. Combined with NAFSA’s professional staff of
65, located in Washington, DC, this volunteer involvement ensures relevant, timely services to more than 3,500 institutions
where NAFSA members reside in the United States.
Resources from NAFSA
NAFSA Web site:
www.nafsa.org
NAFSA Adviser’s Manual Online:
www.nafsa.org/am
Professional Networks:
www.nafsa.org/networks
International Educator magazine:
www.nafsa.org/ie
This brochure uses 1,582 lbs of paper which has a
postconsumer recycled percentage of 60%.
The paper selection preserves 10 trees for the
future, saves 4,686 gallons of wastewater flow,
and conserves 3,000,000 BTUs energy.
1307 New York Avenue, NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20005-4701
www.nafsa.org
© 2010 NAFSA: Association of International Educators
The Changing Landscape of
GLOBAL HIGHER
EDUCATION
NAFSA 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
What is
Internationalization?
A task force of NAFSA members appointed in 2008 developed this working definition of
internationalization to guide NAFSA’s work and to provide recommendations on how the
association and its members could be of service in this field.
Internationalization is the conscious effort to integrate and infuse international, intercultural,
and global dimensions into the ethos and outcomes of postsecondary education. To be fully
successful, it must involve active and responsible engagement of the academic community in
global networks and partnerships.
NAFSA is playing a pivotal role in shaping the global reach and presence of the
NAF
international higher education community. As the leading professional association
in the field of international education, NAFSA is uniquely positioned to assist
international educators and their institutions in effectively meeting the complex
challenges associated with advancing a comprehensive internationalization strategy.
ategy.
Christopher J. Viers, PhD, 2010 NAFSA President
Indiana University
Through the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus
Internationalization, NAFSA recognizes institutions
for overall excellence in internationalization efforts
as evidenced in practices, structures, philosophies,
and policies. Recipients of the Simon Award are
profiled in Internationalizing the Campus: Profiles of
Success at Colleges and Universities, an annual NAFSA
report that highlights successful models of campus
internationalization.
NAFSA supports the senior international officers who
work to foster internationalization on their campuses,
often coordinating among campus leadership, faculty,
admissions, and exchange program professionals.
NAFSA also reports on higher education trends worldwide,
bringing information and perspectives to those involved
in international higher education. For example, NAFSA is
keeping the field informed of developments related to the
Bologna Process, a topic with implications for education
professionals around the world, through presentations
at conferences, webinars, practice resources, magazine
articles, and a special report titled The Bologna Process.
Bonnie Bissonette
Secretary
Associate Vice President for
International Services
Indiana University
Associate Dean, Business and
International Education
Northcentral Technical College
Mary H. Reeves , PhD
Vice President, Education and
Professional Development
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Site Visit Representative
Commission on English Language
Program Accreditation
Director, International Student Advising
Pennsylvania State University
Susan M. Thompson
Vice President, Member Relations
Assistant Vice President, Campus Life
American University
Director, International Programs
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Ellen H. Badger
DeDe Long
Vice President, Public Policy and
Practice
Internationalization
of Higher Education
As one of many contributors to the internationalization
discussion in higher education, NAFSA encourages and
facilitates dialogue among higher education associations to
coordinate agendas and speak with a collective, consistent,
and timely voice on internationalization. NAFSA was
instrumental in the formation of the Inter-Associational
Network on Campus Internationalization (INCI), which
recently debuted a common portal for information on
internationalization from the 11 INCI organizations (see
www.campusinternationalization.org).
Christopher J. Viers, PhD
President and Chair
Director of Study Abroad and
International Exchange
University of Arkansas
John K. Hudzik, PhD
Treasurer
Promoting Policies to Enhance
International Education and
Exchange
NAFSA is the leading public policy voice for international
education, working to advance public policies that
support and expand international education and exchange
between the United States and other nations. International
educational exchanges contribute to building the skills of
Americans to work effectively in today’s global environment,
developing close ties with the leadership of other countries,
supporting economic growth in less developed countries,
and providing a foundation for addressing global problems.
International education is a critical tool in supporting
responsible U.S. engagement in the world.
More Than 60 Years
of Achievement
NAFSA was founded in 1948 as the National Association
of Foreign Student Advisers to promote the professional
development of U.S. college and university officials
responsible for assisting and advising the 25,000 foreign
students who had come to study in the United States after
World War II. NAFSA pioneered the concept of providing
professional services for postsecondary exchange students.
Early efforts to enhance living and learning environments
for exchange students have blossomed into today’s active
association of accomplished professionals whose numbers
continue to grow worldwide.
Professor
Michigan State University
Masume Assaf
Fanta Aw
Director, International Student and
Scholar Services
Binghamton University-SUNY
Francisco Marmolejo
Executive Director
Consortium for North American Higher
Education Collaboration
Meredith M. McQuaid, JD
Associate Vice President and Dean,
International Programs
University of Minnesota
Joy Olson
Executive Director
Washington Office on Latin America
Peter M. Robinson
President and CEO
U.S. Council for International Business
Jem Spectar, PhD
President
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
James Cooney, PhD
Vice Provost for International Affairs
Colorado State University
Ambassador Robert R. Gosende
Associate Vice Chancellor for
International Programs
State University of New York
EX-OFFICIO
Marlene Johnson
Executive Director and CEO
NAFSA: Association of International
Educators
NAFSA’s work is accomplished through a strong volunteer effort of hundreds of international professionals on campuses
and in organizations in the United States and abroad. NAFSA volunteers range from frontline international education
professionals to deans, provosts, and presidents of college and universities. Combined with NAFSA’s professional staff of
65, located in Washington, DC, this volunteer involvement ensures relevant, timely services to more than 3,500 institutions
where NAFSA members reside in the United States.
Resources from NAFSA
NAFSA Web site:
www.nafsa.org
NAFSA Adviser’s Manual Online:
www.nafsa.org/am
Professional Networks:
www.nafsa.org/networks
International Educator magazine:
www.nafsa.org/ie
This brochure uses 1,582 lbs of paper which has a
postconsumer recycled percentage of 60%.
The paper selection preserves 10 trees for the
future, saves 4,686 gallons of wastewater flow,
and conserves 3,000,000 BTUs energy.
1307 New York Avenue, NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20005-4701
www.nafsa.org
© 2010 NAFSA: Association of International Educators
The Changing Landscape of
GLOBAL HIGHER
EDUCATION
NAFSA 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
What is
Internationalization?
A task force of NAFSA members appointed in 2008 developed this working definition of
internationalization to guide NAFSA’s work and to provide recommendations on how the
association and its members could be of service in this field.
Internationalization is the conscious effort to integrate and infuse international, intercultural,
and global dimensions into the ethos and outcomes of postsecondary education. To be fully
successful, it must involve active and responsible engagement of the academic community in
global networks and partnerships.
NAFSA is playing a pivotal role in shaping the global reach and presence of the
NAF
international higher education community. As the leading professional association
in the field of international education, NAFSA is uniquely positioned to assist
international educators and their institutions in effectively meeting the complex
challenges associated with advancing a comprehensive internationalization strategy.
ategy.
Christopher J. Viers, PhD, 2010 NAFSA President
Indiana University
Through the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus
Internationalization, NAFSA recognizes institutions
for overall excellence in internationalization efforts
as evidenced in practices, structures, philosophies,
and policies. Recipients of the Simon Award are
profiled in Internationalizing the Campus: Profiles of
Success at Colleges and Universities, an annual NAFSA
report that highlights successful models of campus
internationalization.
NAFSA supports the senior international officers who
work to foster internationalization on their campuses,
often coordinating among campus leadership, faculty,
admissions, and exchange program professionals.
NAFSA also reports on higher education trends worldwide,
bringing information and perspectives to those involved
in international higher education. For example, NAFSA is
keeping the field informed of developments related to the
Bologna Process, a topic with implications for education
professionals around the world, through presentations
at conferences, webinars, practice resources, magazine
articles, and a special report titled The Bologna Process.
Bonnie Bissonette
Secretary
Associate Vice President for
International Services
Indiana University
Associate Dean, Business and
International Education
Northcentral Technical College
Mary H. Reeves , PhD
Vice President, Education and
Professional Development
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Site Visit Representative
Commission on English Language
Program Accreditation
Director, International Student Advising
Pennsylvania State University
Susan M. Thompson
Vice President, Member Relations
Assistant Vice President, Campus Life
American University
Director, International Programs
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Ellen H. Badger
DeDe Long
Vice President, Public Policy and
Practice
Internationalization
of Higher Education
As one of many contributors to the internationalization
discussion in higher education, NAFSA encourages and
facilitates dialogue among higher education associations to
coordinate agendas and speak with a collective, consistent,
and timely voice on internationalization. NAFSA was
instrumental in the formation of the Inter-Associational
Network on Campus Internationalization (INCI), which
recently debuted a common portal for information on
internationalization from the 11 INCI organizations (see
www.campusinternationalization.org).
Christopher J. Viers, PhD
President and Chair
Director of Study Abroad and
International Exchange
University of Arkansas
John K. Hudzik, PhD
Treasurer
Promoting Policies to Enhance
International Education and
Exchange
NAFSA is the leading public policy voice for international
education, working to advance public policies that
support and expand international education and exchange
between the United States and other nations. International
educational exchanges contribute to building the skills of
Americans to work effectively in today’s global environment,
developing close ties with the leadership of other countries,
supporting economic growth in less developed countries,
and providing a foundation for addressing global problems.
International education is a critical tool in supporting
responsible U.S. engagement in the world.
More Than 60 Years
of Achievement
NAFSA was founded in 1948 as the National Association
of Foreign Student Advisers to promote the professional
development of U.S. college and university officials
responsible for assisting and advising the 25,000 foreign
students who had come to study in the United States after
World War II. NAFSA pioneered the concept of providing
professional services for postsecondary exchange students.
Early efforts to enhance living and learning environments
for exchange students have blossomed into today’s active
association of accomplished professionals whose numbers
continue to grow worldwide.
Professor
Michigan State University
Masume Assaf
Fanta Aw
Director, International Student and
Scholar Services
Binghamton University-SUNY
Francisco Marmolejo
Executive Director
Consortium for North American Higher
Education Collaboration
Meredith M. McQuaid, JD
Associate Vice President and Dean,
International Programs
University of Minnesota
Joy Olson
Executive Director
Washington Office on Latin America
Peter M. Robinson
President and CEO
U.S. Council for International Business
Jem Spectar, PhD
President
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
James Cooney, PhD
Vice Provost for International Affairs
Colorado State University
Ambassador Robert R. Gosende
Associate Vice Chancellor for
International Programs
State University of New York
EX-OFFICIO
Marlene Johnson
Executive Director and CEO
NAFSA: Association of International
Educators
NAFSA’s work is accomplished through a strong volunteer effort of hundreds of international professionals on campuses
and in organizations in the United States and abroad. NAFSA volunteers range from frontline international education
professionals to deans, provosts, and presidents of college and universities. Combined with NAFSA’s professional staff of
65, located in Washington, DC, this volunteer involvement ensures relevant, timely services to more than 3,500 institutions
where NAFSA members reside in the United States.
Resources from NAFSA
NAFSA Web site:
www.nafsa.org
NAFSA Adviser’s Manual Online:
www.nafsa.org/am
Professional Networks:
www.nafsa.org/networks
International Educator magazine:
www.nafsa.org/ie
This brochure uses 1,582 lbs of paper which has a
postconsumer recycled percentage of 60%.
The paper selection preserves 10 trees for the
future, saves 4,686 gallons of wastewater flow,
and conserves 3,000,000 BTUs energy.
1307 New York Avenue, NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20005-4701
www.nafsa.org
© 2010 NAFSA: Association of International Educators
The Changing Landscape of
GLOBAL HIGHER
EDUCATION
The Changing Landscape of
NAFSA represents an influential community that raises the
profile of international education in the United States and works
to deepen students’ and scholars’ engagement with the world.
Global Higher
Education
As the social, political, economic,
and cultural landscape of our world
evolves to accommodate an ever
more interconnected populace, so
too has higher education become an
increasingly globalized enterprise.
Changes in the global landscape of higher education
impact international education broadly as well as U.S.
higher education generally. It is our mission and challenge
as international educators to ensure that our field remains
at the forefront in preparing the next generation of globalminded leaders. University and college administrators and
faculty must prepare a new generation of students and
scholars who are engaged with the world and equipped
with skills that will allow them to contribute to the social
and economic development of the global community.
NAFSA is the leading professional association in the field
of international education promoting the exchange of
students and scholars to and from the United States,
with some 10,000 members located at more than 3,500
institutions worldwide and representing more than
150 countries. International educators today play an
increasingly important role on campuses, contributing
to internationalization of the student body, achieving
substantial growth in education abroad, and influencing
the curriculum.
Engaging Policymakers Through
Grassroots Advocacy
NAFSA Annual Conference
and Expo
NAFSA is the premier grassroots advocacy organization
for international education and exchange issues. NAFSA’s
Advocacy Centered Team serves as the grassroots core
network for international education, a vibrant community
of advocates that communicates with their elected
officials to expand public and leadership understanding
of the importance of international education. State whips
are NAFSA members who work as volunteers to increase
grassroots awareness and participation in important
national advocacy campaigns. NAFSA also hosts an annual
Advocacy Day that gives members the opportunity to
engage and cultivate relationships with their members of
Congress, hone their understanding of the political process
and key policy debates in the field, and advocate for the
importance of international education on their campus
and in their community.
NAFSA’s annual conference and expo is the largest and most
recognized venue in the world for international educators.
Described by The Newshour with Jim Lehrer’s Judy Woodruff
as “a United Nations of International Education,” this event
brings together 7,500 attendees from all corners of the
globe to learn more about the field, share best practices,
and network with colleagues. The bustling and vibrant
conference exhibit hall features more than 450 organizations,
universities, and companies who support international
education. Conference participants and exhibitors alike say
that NAFSA is the one conference that individuals in the field
of international education must attend each year.
Promoting Excellence in
Professional Development
NAFSA’s professional development programs prepare
individuals to excel as well-trained professionals, move up
in the field, and advance the profession of international
education. NAFSA develops publications on critical
topics in the field, and provides training both face-toface and online to thousands of international education
professionals annually through programs designed for
seasoned leaders, mid-career professionals, and those new
to the field. NAFSA’s 18 online professional networks are
the first stop for international educators seeking pertinent
and timely resources. These networks enable educators
to discover and share new ideas, practice resources,
relevant training and events, and the latest news about
their particular professional areas.
Expanding Study Abroad
More than 262,000 U.S. students studied abroad in the
2007-2008 academic year, according to the Open Doors
2009 report. NAFSA serves the professionals who advise
U.S. students engaging in study, internship, work, and
volunteer opportunities abroad; directors and administrators
of such programs; representatives of overseas institutions
that accept U.S. students; and faculty and administrators
involved in international educational exchange.
On the legislative front, the Senator Paul Simon Study
Abroad Foundation Act continues to enjoy strong
bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress. More than 40
higher education and educational exchange organizations
support this visionary piece of legislation that addresses
the critical need for more Americans to gain foreign
language skills and global knowledge as a basic part of
their undergraduate education. The bill would establish
an innovative public-private partnership to increase
participation in quality study abroad programs; encourage
diversity in student participation in study abroad; diversify
locations of study abroad, particularly in developing
countries; and make study abroad a cornerstone of U.S.
higher education. NAFSA will continue to work with the
111th Congress on passage of the Simon bill.
NAFSA partnered with the Association of Public and
Land-grant Universities (formerly known as NASULGC) in
2008 to launch the Center for Capacity Building in Study
Abroad. The center is designed to support institutional
decisionmakers as demand increases for quality study
abroad experiences and as the higher education
community prepares for the implementation of the
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act.
Supporting International
Students and Scholars
The more than 671,000 international students from around
the globe who attend U.S. higher education institutions
annually make significant contributions to campus learning,
community diversity, and the economy. NAFSA estimates
that during the 2008-2009 academic year, international
students and their dependents contributed approximately
$17.6 billion to the U.S. economy.
Those who return home to become leaders in their
countries represent a reservoir of goodwill for the United
States, perhaps our most underrated foreign-policy asset.
Those who stay here after graduation contribute their
skills to advancing U.S. economic competitiveness and
innovation.
NAFSA is the leader in providing training and professional
development opportunities for international student and
scholar advisers and those responsible for recruiting students,
evaluating credentials, and providing ESL classes, or for those
who work or volunteer in campus- and community-based
international programming. NAFSA equips institutions with
the tools and resources they need to understand federal laws
and regulations so they can support international students
and scholars. Regulatory guidance is available through the
NAFSA Adviser’s Manual Online, through publications and
workshops, and in a new e-learning course on F-1. IssueNet,
a Web-based tool, allows anyone in the international
education community to report regulatory issues of concern
and contact NAFSA regional volunteers, Education Abroad
Consular Liaisons, or Regulatory Ombuds for assistance.
NAFSA continues to work with Congress and the
administration to promote public policies that advance
the attractiveness of the United States as a destination for
international students and scholars, seeking improvements
to visa processing and immigration rules, and advocating
for better coordination among the various government
agencies involved in international education and exchange.
International Enrollment
Management
How do institutions reconcile overall domestic and
international enrollment strategies with institutional
goals related to internationalization? Recognition of
the importance of astute international enrollment
management is increasing, and NAFSA is playing a vital
role in discussions on this topic. NAFSA’s ongoing work to
support institutions’ marketing and recruitment efforts, to
train international admissions personnel, and identify the
best resources to understand educational systems around
the world combine to make NAFSA a leading provider of
services in this critical area.
Connecting at the Regional
and Local Level
Networks of international educators at the regional and
state levels build awareness for NAFSA’s public policy
initiatives, share their intercultural expertise with their
communities, and provide professional development
opportunities for their peers. On their home campuses,
they work with students and scholars seeking global
learning opportunities and build curriculums and programs
to educate tomorrow’s leaders about our interdependent
world. Through NAFSA’s Member Interest Groups (MIGs),
members and nonmembers alike connect around particular
professional interests.
Developing International
Competency for Today’s
Global Workforce
Today’s unprecedented movement of people across
borders has fundamentally shifted the playing field in
education and business. Therefore, all of us—educators,
policymakers, and members of the business community
alike—need to find common ground in the mission to
shape and support the vanguard of the twenty-first
century global workforce.
NAFSA recognizes the urgent need for an internationally
competent global workforce and has adapted its strategic
plan to include a focus on supporting a new generation of
global-ready graduates. These graduates will be uniquely
skilled to deal with systems, businesses, and an economy
that is increasingly global and to address the challenges
facing our growing global community.
Building a Brighter Future
The world is changing rapidly and global awareness and
engagement have never been more important. A common
prediction is that by 2025, the global demand for higher
education seats will as much as double to roughly 200
million per year, most of which will come from today’s
emerging economies.
NAFSA’s members share a belief that international
education advances learning and scholarship, builds
understanding and respect among different peoples, and
enhances constructive leadership in the global community.
Connect with NAFSA wherever you are and help foster
global engagement.
Vision, Mission, & Values
Vision: NAFSA is the leading association in the field of international education and exchange.
Mission: NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange and
global workforce development. NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by
establishing principles of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing
networking opportunities, and advocating for international education.
Values: NAFSA’s members share a belief that international education advances learning and scholarship, builds
understanding and respect among different peoples, and enhances constructive leadership in the global community.
We believe that international education by its nature is fundamental to fostering peace, security, and well-being.
2010-2012 Strategic Plan
NAFSA’s work is guided by a strategic plan, developed and refreshed annually by the board of directors. The plan
announces the association’s vision, mission, and values, and guides the association in developing services, programs,
and products to serve its members.
In fulfilling its vision and mission, NAFSA organizes its goals around the organization’s three strategic focus areas:
influencing public policy, creating and disseminating knowledge, and maintaining a strong organization.
Goals for 2010-2012:
• Advocate for U.S. policies, laws, and regulations that promote and enhance international education.
• Establish internationalization as an essential component of higher education.
• Advance NAFSA’s leadership position in key knowledge areas.
• Achieve excellence in professional development and educational products and services.
• Develop and recommend desirable principles, guidelines and practices for international educators.
• Ensure effective governance, leadership, communication, and coordination for the Association.
• Ensure a strong administrative and financial foundation to support NAFSA’s strategic growth.
• Strategically increase the membership and participant base of NAFSA.
The Changing Landscape of
NAFSA represents an influential community that raises the
profile of international education in the United States and works
to deepen students’ and scholars’ engagement with the world.
Global Higher
Education
As the social, political, economic,
and cultural landscape of our world
evolves to accommodate an ever
more interconnected populace, so
too has higher education become an
increasingly globalized enterprise.
Changes in the global landscape of higher education
impact international education broadly as well as U.S.
higher education generally. It is our mission and challenge
as international educators to ensure that our field remains
at the forefront in preparing the next generation of globalminded leaders. University and college administrators and
faculty must prepare a new generation of students and
scholars who are engaged with the world and equipped
with skills that will allow them to contribute to the social
and economic development of the global community.
NAFSA is the leading professional association in the field
of international education promoting the exchange of
students and scholars to and from the United States,
with some 10,000 members located at more than 3,500
institutions worldwide and representing more than
150 countries. International educators today play an
increasingly important role on campuses, contributing
to internationalization of the student body, achieving
substantial growth in education abroad, and influencing
the curriculum.
Engaging Policymakers Through
Grassroots Advocacy
NAFSA Annual Conference
and Expo
NAFSA is the premier grassroots advocacy organization
for international education and exchange issues. NAFSA’s
Advocacy Centered Team serves as the grassroots core
network for international education, a vibrant community
of advocates that communicates with their elected
officials to expand public and leadership understanding
of the importance of international education. State whips
are NAFSA members who work as volunteers to increase
grassroots awareness and participation in important
national advocacy campaigns. NAFSA also hosts an annual
Advocacy Day that gives members the opportunity to
engage and cultivate relationships with their members of
Congress, hone their understanding of the political process
and key policy debates in the field, and advocate for the
importance of international education on their campus
and in their community.
NAFSA’s annual conference and expo is the largest and most
recognized venue in the world for international educators.
Described by The Newshour with Jim Lehrer’s Judy Woodruff
as “a United Nations of International Education,” this event
brings together 7,500 attendees from all corners of the
globe to learn more about the field, share best practices,
and network with colleagues. The bustling and vibrant
conference exhibit hall features more than 450 organizations,
universities, and companies who support international
education. Conference participants and exhibitors alike say
that NAFSA is the one conference that individuals in the field
of international education must attend each year.
Promoting Excellence in
Professional Development
NAFSA’s professional development programs prepare
individuals to excel as well-trained professionals, move up
in the field, and advance the profession of international
education. NAFSA develops publications on critical
topics in the field, and provides training both face-toface and online to thousands of international education
professionals annually through programs designed for
seasoned leaders, mid-career professionals, and those new
to the field. NAFSA’s 18 online professional networks are
the first stop for international educators seeking pertinent
and timely resources. These networks enable educators
to discover and share new ideas, practice resources,
relevant training and events, and the latest news about
their particular professional areas.
Expanding Study Abroad
More than 262,000 U.S. students studied abroad in the
2007-2008 academic year, according to the Open Doors
2009 report. NAFSA serves the professionals who advise
U.S. students engaging in study, internship, work, and
volunteer opportunities abroad; directors and administrators
of such programs; representatives of overseas institutions
that accept U.S. students; and faculty and administrators
involved in international educational exchange.
On the legislative front, the Senator Paul Simon Study
Abroad Foundation Act continues to enjoy strong
bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress. More than 40
higher education and educational exchange organizations
support this visionary piece of legislation that addresses
the critical need for more Americans to gain foreign
language skills and global knowledge as a basic part of
their undergraduate education. The bill would establish
an innovative public-private partnership to increase
participation in quality study abroad programs; encourage
diversity in student participation in study abroad; diversify
locations of study abroad, particularly in developing
countries; and make study abroad a cornerstone of U.S.
higher education. NAFSA will continue to work with the
111th Congress on passage of the Simon bill.
NAFSA partnered with the Association of Public and
Land-grant Universities (formerly known as NASULGC) in
2008 to launch the Center for Capacity Building in Study
Abroad. The center is designed to support institutional
decisionmakers as demand increases for quality study
abroad experiences and as the higher education
community prepares for the implementation of the
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act.
Supporting International
Students and Scholars
The more than 671,000 international students from around
the globe who attend U.S. higher education institutions
annually make significant contributions to campus learning,
community diversity, and the economy. NAFSA estimates
that during the 2008-2009 academic year, international
students and their dependents contributed approximately
$17.6 billion to the U.S. economy.
Those who return home to become leaders in their
countries represent a reservoir of goodwill for the United
States, perhaps our most underrated foreign-policy asset.
Those who stay here after graduation contribute their
skills to advancing U.S. economic competitiveness and
innovation.
NAFSA is the leader in providing training and professional
development opportunities for international student and
scholar advisers and those responsible for recruiting students,
evaluating credentials, and providing ESL classes, or for those
who work or volunteer in campus- and community-based
international programming. NAFSA equips institutions with
the tools and resources they need to understand federal laws
and regulations so they can support international students
and scholars. Regulatory guidance is available through the
NAFSA Adviser’s Manual Online, through publications and
workshops, and in a new e-learning course on F-1. IssueNet,
a Web-based tool, allows anyone in the international
education community to report regulatory issues of concern
and contact NAFSA regional volunteers, Education Abroad
Consular Liaisons, or Regulatory Ombuds for assistance.
NAFSA continues to work with Congress and the
administration to promote public policies that advance
the attractiveness of the United States as a destination for
international students and scholars, seeking improvements
to visa processing and immigration rules, and advocating
for better coordination among the various government
agencies involved in international education and exchange.
International Enrollment
Management
How do institutions reconcile overall domestic and
international enrollment strategies with institutional
goals related to internationalization? Recognition of
the importance of astute international enrollment
management is increasing, and NAFSA is playing a vital
role in discussions on this topic. NAFSA’s ongoing work to
support institutions’ marketing and recruitment efforts, to
train international admissions personnel, and identify the
best resources to understand educational systems around
the world combine to make NAFSA a leading provider of
services in this critical area.
Connecting at the Regional
and Local Level
Networks of international educators at the regional and
state levels build awareness for NAFSA’s public policy
initiatives, share their intercultural expertise with their
communities, and provide professional development
opportunities for their peers. On their home campuses,
they work with students and scholars seeking global
learning opportunities and build curriculums and programs
to educate tomorrow’s leaders about our interdependent
world. Through NAFSA’s Member Interest Groups (MIGs),
members and nonmembers alike connect around particular
professional interests.
Developing International
Competency for Today’s
Global Workforce
Today’s unprecedented movement of people across
borders has fundamentally shifted the playing field in
education and business. Therefore, all of us—educators,
policymakers, and members of the business community
alike—need to find common ground in the mission to
shape and support the vanguard of the twenty-first
century global workforce.
NAFSA recognizes the urgent need for an internationally
competent global workforce and has adapted its strategic
plan to include a focus on supporting a new generation of
global-ready graduates. These graduates will be uniquely
skilled to deal with systems, businesses, and an economy
that is increasingly global and to address the challenges
facing our growing global community.
Building a Brighter Future
The world is changing rapidly and global awareness and
engagement have never been more important. A common
prediction is that by 2025, the global demand for higher
education seats will as much as double to roughly 200
million per year, most of which will come from today’s
emerging economies.
NAFSA’s members share a belief that international
education advances learning and scholarship, builds
understanding and respect among different peoples, and
enhances constructive leadership in the global community.
Connect with NAFSA wherever you are and help foster
global engagement.
Vision, Mission, & Values
Vision: NAFSA is the leading association in the field of international education and exchange.
Mission: NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange and
global workforce development. NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by
establishing principles of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing
networking opportunities, and advocating for international education.
Values: NAFSA’s members share a belief that international education advances learning and scholarship, builds
understanding and respect among different peoples, and enhances constructive leadership in the global community.
We believe that international education by its nature is fundamental to fostering peace, security, and well-being.
2010-2012 Strategic Plan
NAFSA’s work is guided by a strategic plan, developed and refreshed annually by the board of directors. The plan
announces the association’s vision, mission, and values, and guides the association in developing services, programs,
and products to serve its members.
In fulfilling its vision and mission, NAFSA organizes its goals around the organization’s three strategic focus areas:
influencing public policy, creating and disseminating knowledge, and maintaining a strong organization.
Goals for 2010-2012:
• Advocate for U.S. policies, laws, and regulations that promote and enhance international education.
• Establish internationalization as an essential component of higher education.
• Advance NAFSA’s leadership position in key knowledge areas.
• Achieve excellence in professional development and educational products and services.
• Develop and recommend desirable principles, guidelines and practices for international educators.
• Ensure effective governance, leadership, communication, and coordination for the Association.
• Ensure a strong administrative and financial foundation to support NAFSA’s strategic growth.
• Strategically increase the membership and participant base of NAFSA.
The Changing Landscape of
NAFSA represents an influential community that raises the
profile of international education in the United States and works
to deepen students’ and scholars’ engagement with the world.
Global Higher
Education
As the social, political, economic,
and cultural landscape of our world
evolves to accommodate an ever
more interconnected populace, so
too has higher education become an
increasingly globalized enterprise.
Changes in the global landscape of higher education
impact international education broadly as well as U.S.
higher education generally. It is our mission and challenge
as international educators to ensure that our field remains
at the forefront in preparing the next generation of globalminded leaders. University and college administrators and
faculty must prepare a new generation of students and
scholars who are engaged with the world and equipped
with skills that will allow them to contribute to the social
and economic development of the global community.
NAFSA is the leading professional association in the field
of international education promoting the exchange of
students and scholars to and from the United States,
with some 10,000 members located at more than 3,500
institutions worldwide and representing more than
150 countries. International educators today play an
increasingly important role on campuses, contributing
to internationalization of the student body, achieving
substantial growth in education abroad, and influencing
the curriculum.
Engaging Policymakers Through
Grassroots Advocacy
NAFSA Annual Conference
and Expo
NAFSA is the premier grassroots advocacy organization
for international education and exchange issues. NAFSA’s
Advocacy Centered Team serves as the grassroots core
network for international education, a vibrant community
of advocates that communicates with their elected
officials to expand public and leadership understanding
of the importance of international education. State whips
are NAFSA members who work as volunteers to increase
grassroots awareness and participation in important
national advocacy campaigns. NAFSA also hosts an annual
Advocacy Day that gives members the opportunity to
engage and cultivate relationships with their members of
Congress, hone their understanding of the political process
and key policy debates in the field, and advocate for the
importance of international education on their campus
and in their community.
NAFSA’s annual conference and expo is the largest and most
recognized venue in the world for international educators.
Described by The Newshour with Jim Lehrer’s Judy Woodruff
as “a United Nations of International Education,” this event
brings together 7,500 attendees from all corners of the
globe to learn more about the field, share best practices,
and network with colleagues. The bustling and vibrant
conference exhibit hall features more than 450 organizations,
universities, and companies who support international
education. Conference participants and exhibitors alike say
that NAFSA is the one conference that individuals in the field
of international education must attend each year.
Promoting Excellence in
Professional Development
NAFSA’s professional development programs prepare
individuals to excel as well-trained professionals, move up
in the field, and advance the profession of international
education. NAFSA develops publications on critical
topics in the field, and provides training both face-toface and online to thousands of international education
professionals annually through programs designed for
seasoned leaders, mid-career professionals, and those new
to the field. NAFSA’s 18 online professional networks are
the first stop for international educators seeking pertinent
and timely resources. These networks enable educators
to discover and share new ideas, practice resources,
relevant training and events, and the latest news about
their particular professional areas.
Expanding Study Abroad
More than 262,000 U.S. students studied abroad in the
2007-2008 academic year, according to the Open Doors
2009 report. NAFSA serves the professionals who advise
U.S. students engaging in study, internship, work, and
volunteer opportunities abroad; directors and administrators
of such programs; representatives of overseas institutions
that accept U.S. students; and faculty and administrators
involved in international educational exchange.
On the legislative front, the Senator Paul Simon Study
Abroad Foundation Act continues to enjoy strong
bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress. More than 40
higher education and educational exchange organizations
support this visionary piece of legislation that addresses
the critical need for more Americans to gain foreign
language skills and global knowledge as a basic part of
their undergraduate education. The bill would establish
an innovative public-private partnership to increase
participation in quality study abroad programs; encourage
diversity in student participation in study abroad; diversify
locations of study abroad, particularly in developing
countries; and make study abroad a cornerstone of U.S.
higher education. NAFSA will continue to work with the
111th Congress on passage of the Simon bill.
NAFSA partnered with the Association of Public and
Land-grant Universities (formerly known as NASULGC) in
2008 to launch the Center for Capacity Building in Study
Abroad. The center is designed to support institutional
decisionmakers as demand increases for quality study
abroad experiences and as the higher education
community prepares for the implementation of the
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act.
Supporting International
Students and Scholars
The more than 671,000 international students from around
the globe who attend U.S. higher education institutions
annually make significant contributions to campus learning,
community diversity, and the economy. NAFSA estimates
that during the 2008-2009 academic year, international
students and their dependents contributed approximately
$17.6 billion to the U.S. economy.
Those who return home to become leaders in their
countries represent a reservoir of goodwill for the United
States, perhaps our most underrated foreign-policy asset.
Those who stay here after graduation contribute their
skills to advancing U.S. economic competitiveness and
innovation.
NAFSA is the leader in providing training and professional
development opportunities for international student and
scholar advisers and those responsible for recruiting students,
evaluating credentials, and providing ESL classes, or for those
who work or volunteer in campus- and community-based
international programming. NAFSA equips institutions with
the tools and resources they need to understand federal laws
and regulations so they can support international students
and scholars. Regulatory guidance is available through the
NAFSA Adviser’s Manual Online, through publications and
workshops, and in a new e-learning course on F-1. IssueNet,
a Web-based tool, allows anyone in the international
education community to report regulatory issues of concern
and contact NAFSA regional volunteers, Education Abroad
Consular Liaisons, or Regulatory Ombuds for assistance.
NAFSA continues to work with Congress and the
administration to promote public policies that advance
the attractiveness of the United States as a destination for
international students and scholars, seeking improvements
to visa processing and immigration rules, and advocating
for better coordination among the various government
agencies involved in international education and exchange.
International Enrollment
Management
How do institutions reconcile overall domestic and
international enrollment strategies with institutional
goals related to internationalization? Recognition of
the importance of astute international enrollment
management is increasing, and NAFSA is playing a vital
role in discussions on this topic. NAFSA’s ongoing work to
support institutions’ marketing and recruitment efforts, to
train international admissions personnel, and identify the
best resources to understand educational systems around
the world combine to make NAFSA a leading provider of
services in this critical area.
Connecting at the Regional
and Local Level
Networks of international educators at the regional and
state levels build awareness for NAFSA’s public policy
initiatives, share their intercultural expertise with their
communities, and provide professional development
opportunities for their peers. On their home campuses,
they work with students and scholars seeking global
learning opportunities and build curriculums and programs
to educate tomorrow’s leaders about our interdependent
world. Through NAFSA’s Member Interest Groups (MIGs),
members and nonmembers alike connect around particular
professional interests.
Developing International
Competency for Today’s
Global Workforce
Today’s unprecedented movement of people across
borders has fundamentally shifted the playing field in
education and business. Therefore, all of us—educators,
policymakers, and members of the business community
alike—need to find common ground in the mission to
shape and support the vanguard of the twenty-first
century global workforce.
NAFSA recognizes the urgent need for an internationally
competent global workforce and has adapted its strategic
plan to include a focus on supporting a new generation of
global-ready graduates. These graduates will be uniquely
skilled to deal with systems, businesses, and an economy
that is increasingly global and to address the challenges
facing our growing global community.
Building a Brighter Future
The world is changing rapidly and global awareness and
engagement have never been more important. A common
prediction is that by 2025, the global demand for higher
education seats will as much as double to roughly 200
million per year, most of which will come from today’s
emerging economies.
NAFSA’s members share a belief that international
education advances learning and scholarship, builds
understanding and respect among different peoples, and
enhances constructive leadership in the global community.
Connect with NAFSA wherever you are and help foster
global engagement.
Vision, Mission, & Values
Vision: NAFSA is the leading association in the field of international education and exchange.
Mission: NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange and
global workforce development. NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by
establishing principles of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing
networking opportunities, and advocating for international education.
Values: NAFSA’s members share a belief that international education advances learning and scholarship, builds
understanding and respect among different peoples, and enhances constructive leadership in the global community.
We believe that international education by its nature is fundamental to fostering peace, security, and well-being.
2010-2012 Strategic Plan
NAFSA’s work is guided by a strategic plan, developed and refreshed annually by the board of directors. The plan
announces the association’s vision, mission, and values, and guides the association in developing services, programs,
and products to serve its members.
In fulfilling its vision and mission, NAFSA organizes its goals around the organization’s three strategic focus areas:
influencing public policy, creating and disseminating knowledge, and maintaining a strong organization.
Goals for 2010-2012:
• Advocate for U.S. policies, laws, and regulations that promote and enhance international education.
• Establish internationalization as an essential component of higher education.
• Advance NAFSA’s leadership position in key knowledge areas.
• Achieve excellence in professional development and educational products and services.
• Develop and recommend desirable principles, guidelines and practices for international educators.
• Ensure effective governance, leadership, communication, and coordination for the Association.
• Ensure a strong administrative and financial foundation to support NAFSA’s strategic growth.
• Strategically increase the membership and participant base of NAFSA.
The Changing Landscape of
NAFSA represents an influential community that raises the
profile of international education in the United States and works
to deepen students’ and scholars’ engagement with the world.
Global Higher
Education
As the social, political, economic,
and cultural landscape of our world
evolves to accommodate an ever
more interconnected populace, so
too has higher education become an
increasingly globalized enterprise.
Changes in the global landscape of higher education
impact international education broadly as well as U.S.
higher education generally. It is our mission and challenge
as international educators to ensure that our field remains
at the forefront in preparing the next generation of globalminded leaders. University and college administrators and
faculty must prepare a new generation of students and
scholars who are engaged with the world and equipped
with skills that will allow them to contribute to the social
and economic development of the global community.
NAFSA is the leading professional association in the field
of international education promoting the exchange of
students and scholars to and from the United States,
with some 10,000 members located at more than 3,500
institutions worldwide and representing more than
150 countries. International educators today play an
increasingly important role on campuses, contributing
to internationalization of the student body, achieving
substantial growth in education abroad, and influencing
the curriculum.
Engaging Policymakers Through
Grassroots Advocacy
NAFSA Annual Conference
and Expo
NAFSA is the premier grassroots advocacy organization
for international education and exchange issues. NAFSA’s
Advocacy Centered Team serves as the grassroots core
network for international education, a vibrant community
of advocates that communicates with their elected
officials to expand public and leadership understanding
of the importance of international education. State whips
are NAFSA members who work as volunteers to increase
grassroots awareness and participation in important
national advocacy campaigns. NAFSA also hosts an annual
Advocacy Day that gives members the opportunity to
engage and cultivate relationships with their members of
Congress, hone their understanding of the political process
and key policy debates in the field, and advocate for the
importance of international education on their campus
and in their community.
NAFSA’s annual conference and expo is the largest and most
recognized venue in the world for international educators.
Described by The Newshour with Jim Lehrer’s Judy Woodruff
as “a United Nations of International Education,” this event
brings together 7,500 attendees from all corners of the
globe to learn more about the field, share best practices,
and network with colleagues. The bustling and vibrant
conference exhibit hall features more than 450 organizations,
universities, and companies who support international
education. Conference participants and exhibitors alike say
that NAFSA is the one conference that individuals in the field
of international education must attend each year.
Promoting Excellence in
Professional Development
NAFSA’s professional development programs prepare
individuals to excel as well-trained professionals, move up
in the field, and advance the profession of international
education. NAFSA develops publications on critical
topics in the field, and provides training both face-toface and online to thousands of international education
professionals annually through programs designed for
seasoned leaders, mid-career professionals, and those new
to the field. NAFSA’s 18 online professional networks are
the first stop for international educators seeking pertinent
and timely resources. These networks enable educators
to discover and share new ideas, practice resources,
relevant training and events, and the latest news about
their particular professional areas.
Expanding Study Abroad
More than 262,000 U.S. students studied abroad in the
2007-2008 academic year, according to the Open Doors
2009 report. NAFSA serves the professionals who advise
U.S. students engaging in study, internship, work, and
volunteer opportunities abroad; directors and administrators
of such programs; representatives of overseas institutions
that accept U.S. students; and faculty and administrators
involved in international educational exchange.
On the legislative front, the Senator Paul Simon Study
Abroad Foundation Act continues to enjoy strong
bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress. More than 40
higher education and educational exchange organizations
support this visionary piece of legislation that addresses
the critical need for more Americans to gain foreign
language skills and global knowledge as a basic part of
their undergraduate education. The bill would establish
an innovative public-private partnership to increase
participation in quality study abroad programs; encourage
diversity in student participation in study abroad; diversify
locations of study abroad, particularly in developing
countries; and make study abroad a cornerstone of U.S.
higher education. NAFSA will continue to work with the
111th Congress on passage of the Simon bill.
NAFSA partnered with the Association of Public and
Land-grant Universities (formerly known as NASULGC) in
2008 to launch the Center for Capacity Building in Study
Abroad. The center is designed to support institutional
decisionmakers as demand increases for quality study
abroad experiences and as the higher education
community prepares for the implementation of the
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act.
Supporting International
Students and Scholars
The more than 671,000 international students from around
the globe who attend U.S. higher education institutions
annually make significant contributions to campus learning,
community diversity, and the economy. NAFSA estimates
that during the 2008-2009 academic year, international
students and their dependents contributed approximately
$17.6 billion to the U.S. economy.
Those who return home to become leaders in their
countries represent a reservoir of goodwill for the United
States, perhaps our most underrated foreign-policy asset.
Those who stay here after graduation contribute their
skills to advancing U.S. economic competitiveness and
innovation.
NAFSA is the leader in providing training and professional
development opportunities for international student and
scholar advisers and those responsible for recruiting students,
evaluating credentials, and providing ESL classes, or for those
who work or volunteer in campus- and community-based
international programming. NAFSA equips institutions with
the tools and resources they need to understand federal laws
and regulations so they can support international students
and scholars. Regulatory guidance is available through the
NAFSA Adviser’s Manual Online, through publications and
workshops, and in a new e-learning course on F-1. IssueNet,
a Web-based tool, allows anyone in the international
education community to report regulatory issues of concern
and contact NAFSA regional volunteers, Education Abroad
Consular Liaisons, or Regulatory Ombuds for assistance.
NAFSA continues to work with Congress and the
administration to promote public policies that advance
the attractiveness of the United States as a destination for
international students and scholars, seeking improvements
to visa processing and immigration rules, and advocating
for better coordination among the various government
agencies involved in international education and exchange.
International Enrollment
Management
How do institutions reconcile overall domestic and
international enrollment strategies with institutional
goals related to internationalization? Recognition of
the importance of astute international enrollment
management is increasing, and NAFSA is playing a vital
role in discussions on this topic. NAFSA’s ongoing work to
support institutions’ marketing and recruitment efforts, to
train international admissions personnel, and identify the
best resources to understand educational systems around
the world combine to make NAFSA a leading provider of
services in this critical area.
Connecting at the Regional
and Local Level
Networks of international educators at the regional and
state levels build awareness for NAFSA’s public policy
initiatives, share their intercultural expertise with their
communities, and provide professional development
opportunities for their peers. On their home campuses,
they work with students and scholars seeking global
learning opportunities and build curriculums and programs
to educate tomorrow’s leaders about our interdependent
world. Through NAFSA’s Member Interest Groups (MIGs),
members and nonmembers alike connect around particular
professional interests.
Developing International
Competency for Today’s
Global Workforce
Today’s unprecedented movement of people across
borders has fundamentally shifted the playing field in
education and business. Therefore, all of us—educators,
policymakers, and members of the business community
alike—need to find common ground in the mission to
shape and support the vanguard of the twenty-first
century global workforce.
NAFSA recognizes the urgent need for an internationally
competent global workforce and has adapted its strategic
plan to include a focus on supporting a new generation of
global-ready graduates. These graduates will be uniquely
skilled to deal with systems, businesses, and an economy
that is increasingly global and to address the challenges
facing our growing global community.
Building a Brighter Future
The world is changing rapidly and global awareness and
engagement have never been more important. A common
prediction is that by 2025, the global demand for higher
education seats will as much as double to roughly 200
million per year, most of which will come from today’s
emerging economies.
NAFSA’s members share a belief that international
education advances learning and scholarship, builds
understanding and respect among different peoples, and
enhances constructive leadership in the global community.
Connect with NAFSA wherever you are and help foster
global engagement.
Vision, Mission, & Values
Vision: NAFSA is the leading association in the field of international education and exchange.
Mission: NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange and
global workforce development. NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by
establishing principles of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing
networking opportunities, and advocating for international education.
Values: NAFSA’s members share a belief that international education advances learning and scholarship, builds
understanding and respect among different peoples, and enhances constructive leadership in the global community.
We believe that international education by its nature is fundamental to fostering peace, security, and well-being.
2010-2012 Strategic Plan
NAFSA’s work is guided by a strategic plan, developed and refreshed annually by the board of directors. The plan
announces the association’s vision, mission, and values, and guides the association in developing services, programs,
and products to serve its members.
In fulfilling its vision and mission, NAFSA organizes its goals around the organization’s three strategic focus areas:
influencing public policy, creating and disseminating knowledge, and maintaining a strong organization.
Goals for 2010-2012:
• Advocate for U.S. policies, laws, and regulations that promote and enhance international education.
• Establish internationalization as an essential component of higher education.
• Advance NAFSA’s leadership position in key knowledge areas.
• Achieve excellence in professional development and educational products and services.
• Develop and recommend desirable principles, guidelines and practices for international educators.
• Ensure effective governance, leadership, communication, and coordination for the Association.
• Ensure a strong administrative and financial foundation to support NAFSA’s strategic growth.
• Strategically increase the membership and participant base of NAFSA.
NAFSA 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
What is
Internationalization?
A task force of NAFSA members appointed in 2008 developed this working definition of
internationalization to guide NAFSA’s work and to provide recommendations on how the
association and its members could be of service in this field.
Internationalization is the conscious effort to integrate and infuse international, intercultural,
and global dimensions into the ethos and outcomes of postsecondary education. To be fully
successful, it must involve active and responsible engagement of the academic community in
global networks and partnerships.
NAFSA is playing a pivotal role in shaping the global reach and presence of the
NAF
international higher education community. As the leading professional association
in the field of international education, NAFSA is uniquely positioned to assist
international educators and their institutions in effectively meeting the complex
challenges associated with advancing a comprehensive internationalization strategy.
ategy.
Christopher J. Viers, PhD, 2010 NAFSA President
Indiana University
Through the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus
Internationalization, NAFSA recognizes institutions
for overall excellence in internationalization efforts
as evidenced in practices, structures, philosophies,
and policies. Recipients of the Simon Award are
profiled in Internationalizing the Campus: Profiles of
Success at Colleges and Universities, an annual NAFSA
report that highlights successful models of campus
internationalization.
NAFSA supports the senior international officers who
work to foster internationalization on their campuses,
often coordinating among campus leadership, faculty,
admissions, and exchange program professionals.
NAFSA also reports on higher education trends worldwide,
bringing information and perspectives to those involved
in international higher education. For example, NAFSA is
keeping the field informed of developments related to the
Bologna Process, a topic with implications for education
professionals around the world, through presentations
at conferences, webinars, practice resources, magazine
articles, and a special report titled The Bologna Process.
Bonnie Bissonette
Secretary
Associate Vice President for
International Services
Indiana University
Associate Dean, Business and
International Education
Northcentral Technical College
Mary H. Reeves , PhD
Vice President, Education and
Professional Development
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Site Visit Representative
Commission on English Language
Program Accreditation
Director, International Student Advising
Pennsylvania State University
Susan M. Thompson
Vice President, Member Relations
Assistant Vice President, Campus Life
American University
Director, International Programs
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Ellen H. Badger
DeDe Long
Vice President, Public Policy and
Practice
Internationalization
of Higher Education
As one of many contributors to the internationalization
discussion in higher education, NAFSA encourages and
facilitates dialogue among higher education associations to
coordinate agendas and speak with a collective, consistent,
and timely voice on internationalization. NAFSA was
instrumental in the formation of the Inter-Associational
Network on Campus Internationalization (INCI), which
recently debuted a common portal for information on
internationalization from the 11 INCI organizations (see
www.campusinternationalization.org).
Christopher J. Viers, PhD
President and Chair
Director of Study Abroad and
International Exchange
University of Arkansas
John K. Hudzik, PhD
Treasurer
Promoting Policies to Enhance
International Education and
Exchange
NAFSA is the leading public policy voice for international
education, working to advance public policies that
support and expand international education and exchange
between the United States and other nations. International
educational exchanges contribute to building the skills of
Americans to work effectively in today’s global environment,
developing close ties with the leadership of other countries,
supporting economic growth in less developed countries,
and providing a foundation for addressing global problems.
International education is a critical tool in supporting
responsible U.S. engagement in the world.
More Than 60 Years
of Achievement
NAFSA was founded in 1948 as the National Association
of Foreign Student Advisers to promote the professional
development of U.S. college and university officials
responsible for assisting and advising the 25,000 foreign
students who had come to study in the United States after
World War II. NAFSA pioneered the concept of providing
professional services for postsecondary exchange students.
Early efforts to enhance living and learning environments
for exchange students have blossomed into today’s active
association of accomplished professionals whose numbers
continue to grow worldwide.
Professor
Michigan State University
Masume Assaf
Fanta Aw
Director, International Student and
Scholar Services
Binghamton University-SUNY
Francisco Marmolejo
Executive Director
Consortium for North American Higher
Education Collaboration
Meredith M. McQuaid, JD
Associate Vice President and Dean,
International Programs
University of Minnesota
Joy Olson
Executive Director
Washington Office on Latin America
Peter M. Robinson
President and CEO
U.S. Council for International Business
Jem Spectar, PhD
President
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
James Cooney, PhD
Vice Provost for International Affairs
Colorado State University
Ambassador Robert R. Gosende
Associate Vice Chancellor for
International Programs
State University of New York
EX-OFFICIO
Marlene Johnson
Executive Director and CEO
NAFSA: Association of International
Educators
NAFSA’s work is accomplished through a strong volunteer effort of hundreds of international professionals on campuses
and in organizations in the United States and abroad. NAFSA volunteers range from frontline international education
professionals to deans, provosts, and presidents of college and universities. Combined with NAFSA’s professional staff of
65, located in Washington, DC, this volunteer involvement ensures relevant, timely services to more than 3,500 institutions
where NAFSA members reside in the United States.
Resources from NAFSA
NAFSA Web site:
www.nafsa.org
NAFSA Adviser’s Manual Online:
www.nafsa.org/am
Professional Networks:
www.nafsa.org/networks
International Educator magazine:
www.nafsa.org/ie
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