Develop increased awareness and knowledge of regional trends and international perspectives on student affairs and services.

Network with and learn from new contacts and colleagues from multiple regions of the world.

Strengthen knowledge and skills related to international education and professional growth founded in research and best practices. 

Reflect on the history and evolution of the international symposium and its advancement of global issues in student affairs and services. 

Consider future opportunities to expand, enhance and further advance global discussion and worldwide understanding of student affairs and services

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 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 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.

15-minute presentations. Presenters 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.

General Interest Sessions are traditional program sessions that last for 50 minutes. They are designed to be interactive conversations between presenters and participants and allow attendees to grow skills and competencies. 

You can also present a General Interest session in a panel discussion format. 

Poster sessions are impactful information sessions on research and institutional programs. Posters will be available to view throughout the symposium. During dedicated poster session time blocks in the symposium schedule, presenters will be available at their posters to discuss their research and programs. Attendees can use this one-on-one time with presenters to learn more, ask questions, and talk through implications for their own campuses.

Scholarly Paper sessions give presenters the opportunity to share innovative research findings and conceptual arguments. Sessions often focus on results of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods studies, or report the findings of studies that use historical or philosophical methods. Scholarly Papers can also present conceptual or theoretical arguments that push the field of student affairs forward. Sessions offer an opportunity for both new and established scholars (e.g., graduate students, graduate preparation program faculty members, and full-time practitioners) to explore emerging and relevant areas of research. Each 50-minute session will feature two authors who will present their papers.