Orientation to NAFSA Region VI Conference Indianapolis, Indiana

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Orientation to NAFSA Region VI
ConferenceIndianapolis, Indiana
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Todays Program

• Introductions
• NAFSA Structure
• Resources
• Making the most of your first conference

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Mission

• NAFSA is an association of individuals
• worldwide advancing international
• education and exchange and global
• workforce development by
• Establishing principles of good practice,
• Providing training and professional
  development opportunities,
• Providing networking opportunities, and
• Advocating for international education.

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Vision and Values
Vision NAFSA is the leading association in the
field of international education and exchange.

• ValuesNAFSAs 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.

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Strategic Plan

• Guiding the Work of the Association

• Rolling three-year plan
• Refreshed each spring based on
• Member-leader input
• Information from membership surveys
• Environmental scan by Board and Senior Staff

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History and Leadership

• Founded in 1948 and renamed in 1990
• Engagement of Members with the Association
• What NAFSA does
• Advocacy
• Training and Professional Development
• Publications
• Networking
• Funding Base

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Highlights Advocacy

• IssueNet

• Connecting Our World

• Advocacy Day (March)

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Knowledge Communities
Knowledge Communities (KCs) Education Abroad
(EA) International Education Leadership
(IEL) International Student and Scholars Services
(ISSS) Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation
(RAP) Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (TLS)
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Highlights Professional Resources

• Networks
• 17 Professional Networks
• Workshops Training
• Over 3,000 participants per year
• Publications

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Highlights Member Resources

• Member Interest Groups (MIGs)
• 29 communities
• Member Directory
• Searchable database
• Career Center
• Featuring the NAFSA Job Registry
• Current postings available
• Social Media

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NAFSA Member Interest Groups

• Special Interest
• Global Nomads SIG
• Rainbow SIG
• Intercultural SIG (I-SIG)
• International Education for Persons with
  Disabilities (IEPD SIG)
• International Living Center SIG (ILC SIG)
• Christian SIG
• Returned Peace Corps Volunteers SIG
• Peace, Justice and Citizen Diplomacy SIG
• United Nations SIG
• Creative Industries SIG
• Embassy Dialogue Committee SIG
• Sustainability IIG
• Black/Multicultural Professionals in
  International Education SIG (B/McPIE)
• Institutional Interest Groups
• Community College IIG
• Healthcare Institutions IIG

• Country/Region
• Africa SIG
• Canada SIG
• China SIG
• Francophone World SIG
• Japan SIG
• Latin America SIG
• Middle East Interest Group (MEIG SIG)
• Professional
• Foreign Born International Educators (FBIE)
• One Person Office SIG (OPO SIG)
• Postdoc SIG
• Technology SIG

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Annual Conference 2011

• May 29th June 3, 2011
• See you in Vancouver, BC
• CANADA

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Helpful Web Resources

• NAFSA
• http//www.nafsa.org/
• Academy Information
• Profile of Interest, Experience and Expertise
• IssueNet
• Directory
• Advocacy Toolkit
• Practice Resources
• Training
• Career Center / Job Registry
• NAFSA.news archive
• Knowledge Community Networks
• Member Interest Groups

• Region VI___________
• http//www.region6.nafsa.org
• Additional Resources_________________
• Newsletter
• Team Listing
• Awards/Grants Information__________
• Regional Business________________
• Conference Information_______________
• Listservs

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Regional Leadership

• Chair Stream
• Knowledge Communities (KCs)
• State Representatives
• Academy Coach
• Community College Rep.
• Regulatory Ombudspersons (Student Scholar)

• Development Officer
• Membership/Secretary
• Publications Coordinator
• Treasurer
• Registrar
• Conference Planner
• Local Arrangements

http//www.region6.nafsa.org
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Regional Activities

• Regional Conference
• Workshops
• State Meetings
• Leadership Opportunities
• NAFSA Academy

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NAFSA Academy
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Maximizing the Conference

• Networking Opportunities
• Coffee breaks
• Luncheons
• No-host dinners
• Special events
• Volunteer
• Attend Sessions
• Hospitality Desk
• Visit the Expo Area

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Get Involved!

• Volunteer at your state meeting
• Join the local arrangements team for the 2011
  conference in Louisville, KY
• Apply for an open regional team position
• Attend the national conference in Vancouver,
  Canada

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Become a Member

• Collaborate with colleagues worldwide access
  the online Membership Directory and the
  discussion forums and resources of the
  Professional Networks and Member Interest Groups
• Stay current with www.nafsa.org, International
  Educator magazine, and e-delivery of NAFSA.news
  each Tuesday
• Build your expertise with quality professional
  development training and NAFSA publications
• Get Liaison Help and Report an Issue using
  IssueNet at www.nafsa.org/IssueNet
• Receive exclusive members-only savings on NAFSA
  programs, publications, and services
• Propel your career search with the enhanced
  on-line Career Center
• Take advantage of the New to NAFSA
• introductory rate and save!

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Dont Miss the Newcomers Shindig!
Tonight 530PM-645PM
Meet in the hotel lobby for an informal meet and
greet with fellow newcomers before walking over
to the Networking Event at Howl at the Moon!