A range of topics in this track may include international student orientation, transition, and retention programs; cultural adjustment related to students studying in another culture; ways to increase opportunities for engagement among both international and US-based students; programs that increase fluency and confidence in spoken and conversational languages. Sessions in this track could include best practices, informative information regarding successful programs that could be implemented on other campuses, challenges with international student transition and support, the use of technology and innovation, and other ways to showcase effective work with a specifically international student population

A diverse range of topics are applicable and include study abroad, minority representation in study abroad, student exchange, internships, service-learning, faculty led programs, athletics, and other global opportunities. Sessions in this track might examine best practices, challenges/obstacles, emerging trends, specific programs, and others related to international student mobility within higher education.

A range of topics might include intercultural engagement programming, orientation immersion program, social/cultural practices and establishing norms, policy development, course content, political climate, racial justice issues in a global context, or other practices. Sessions in this track could include best practices, challenges/obstacles, emerging practices/trends, specific programs, programming models, academic models, or other related matters from a global perspective.

A range of topics might include programming, orientation, networking, professional training, certification programs, leveraging technology to improve practice, or other opportunities. Sessions in this track could include current practices, challenges/obstacles, emerging practices/trends, specific programs, and models or other related matters on professional development.

This opportunity gives you the chance to apply and showcase your classroom, internship, experiential and leadership experiences all in one opportunity! Competitors can form teams of two – three people. Each team will analyze, evaluate, and provide solutions to a thought provoking case relevant to the field of international student and academic affairs.

An interactive lecture or workshop that explores ideas and knowledge derived from professional practice and/or research.

Three, 15 minute presentations, followed by a 15 minute wrap-up with the moderator: Each presenter will provide an exciting and inspiring look at an important “hot topic” to spark thinking about how we can transform our profession and consider global perspectives in our field.

A topical debate or discussion amongst several experts in the field that incorporates audience participation. Approximately 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of a question and answer period.