100 Years of Purpose: International Houses Worldwide and International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Building Student Self-Efficacy and Staffing Resources in Education Abroad Offices with Empowered Advising
Location: SDCC, Room 30ABCDE
Leveraging Soft-Skills Training for Students' Global Success from Campus to Career
Location: SDCC, Room 4
Creating a Culture of Education Abroad Belonging for First-Generation Undergraduates
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Cultivating Global Citizens Through Whole-Person Support in Education Abroad Visa Advising
Location: SDCC, Room 32AB
Education Abroad and the Student Transition to Higher Education
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Empowering Advisors: Crafting Effective Training Materials for International Scholar Support
Location: SDCC, Room 23ABC
Empowering Alumni to Enrich Students’ International Education Experiences
Location: SDCC, Room 4
Empowering International Students Through Innovation, Design Thinking, and Entrepreneurship for Scalable Career Solutions
Location: SDCC, Room 29ABCD
Family Values: Managing and Serving Your Dependent Population
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Financial Aid Basics for Study Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
Realigning Goals Through Enrollment Caps to Find the Best Fit
Location: SDCC, Room 8
Achieving Lasting Impact with Large-Group Student Mentorship Programs
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Home Away from Home: Empowering International Families
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Institutional and Community Support for J-1 Scholars
Location: SDCC, Room 3
International Legal Assistance in Urgency: A New Risk Management Guideline?
Location: SDCC, Room 26A
Multidirectional Training on Employment-Based Advising Teams
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
An International Student Advisers Guide on Navigating Anger Across Cultures
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Reimagining International Student Orientation: Leveraging Case Studies to Drive Engagement
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Seamless Journeys: Elevating International Student Success from Admission to Graduation
Location: SDCC, Room 6F
Engaging Student, Scholar, and Spouse Leaders to Refresh Programming
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Transfer Turbulence: Tackling the Challenges of Initial F-1 Student Transfers
Location: SDCC, Room 8
You're Hired! Building Career Readiness Through a Global Internship
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Advocacy
From Congress to Campus: Effective Advocacy Tactics in International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 4
Policymaking in International Education: The View from Washington, D.C.
Location: SDCC, Room 2
Spotlight Speaker: Lights, Camera, Action: Storytelling as Activism and International Educators as Agents of Social Change by Eylem Atakav
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
United for Success: Advocating for International Students
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
Using Data for Advocacy in International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Comprehensive Internationalization
Champions of Campus Internationalization: Successful Strategies from Simon Award Recipients
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Developing a Comprehensive Internationalization Strategy: A Network, Not a Hierarchy
Location: SDCC, Room 32AB
Engaging Faculty Globally: Beyond Education Abroad to Integrated Global Engagement
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
The Global Learning Ecosystem as a New Paradigm for Internationalization Assessment and Planning
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
Practical Steps for Faculty Support in Internationalization Activities
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
The Science and Art of Strategic Planning for Internationalization
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
Data Insights
CANCELLED: Data-Driven Global Talent Retention: Navigating Sector Needs and Stay Rates
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Connecting the Dots at U.S. Institutions for International Student Career Success
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Data-Based Insights on Emerging Markets for Student Enrollment
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Getting the Purpose Right: Managing Expectations for International Student Services
Location: SDCC, Room 2
The Impact of Global Experience on the Engineering Career Path
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
Navigating Data Challenges: Insights from International Education Data Analysts
Location: SDCC, Room 4
Establishing Tools to Assess the Impact of International Education Programs
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A Lack of Diversity Spells Adversity: Attracting Diverse International Students
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
Are You Okay? Impacts of Anti-DEI Legislation on International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 30ABCDE
Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere: Finding Place for Third Culture Kids
Location: SDCC, Room 8
Moving Beyond Immigration to Make Diversity and Inclusion Accessible for International Students
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
CANCELLED: The Amandla Project: Removing Barriers to Education Abroad for Students with Mobility Disabilities
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Cross-Cultural Connections: Increasing Students’ Inclusion and Belonging with Intercultural Competency
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Enhancing Belonging for Students Through Faculty-Staff Collaboration
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
Enhancing Study Abroad Outreach Stories That Reach All College Students
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Fatness Takes Flight: Supporting Body Diversity on International Programs
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Inclusive Strategies for Increasing the Community Impact of Global Experiences
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
Indigenous Global Learning Using an Equity-and-Justice-Oriented Lens
Location: SDCC, Room 8
Cultivating a Compassionate Campus Through International Student Ally Trainings
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
"It’s Not That Bad”: Business Casual Racism in International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 6F
Lift as We Climb: Black/African American Professionals in International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
Queer Without Fear: Harnessing Queer Joy in Education Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 32AB
Transforming and Empowering International Leaders Through the RISE Fellowship
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
Spotlight Speaker: Borderless Dreams “Sueños Sin Limites” by Samantha Ramirez-Herrera
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
The Future of Disability Inclusion: Perspectives from Professionals with Disabilities
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Unmasking Identity Formation in Education Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Emerging Talent
Autopilot Off: Unlearning Routine to Deepen Professional Intentionality (and Joy)
Location: SDCC, Room 23ABC
Developing Community Through Podcasting: A Guide to Getting Started
Location: SDCC, Room 3
From Taboo to Transparent: Embracing Transparency and Leaning into Awkward Topics
Location: SDCC, Room 6F
Essential Strategies for Newcomers to Navigate Their Path in International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
Next-Generation Strategy Development Challenge (Official Kick-Off)
Location: SDCC, Room 7B
Next-Generation Strategy Development Challenge (Presentations & Judging)
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
Organized Chaos: Applying Intercultural Lessons from the Classroom to the Office
Location: SDCC, Room 6F
Harnessing the Power of Personal Narratives in Education Abroad Advocacy
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Unmasking the Imposter: Strategies for Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Workplace
Location: SDCC, Room 6F
Global Outlook
50 Years of Cross-Border Leadership with San Diego's Via International
Location: SDCC, Room 32AB
Admission Challenges and Connecting Students from Countries in Crisis, including Afghanistan and Palestine
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Africa Forum: Africa NOW: Engaging African Partnerships Towards Advancing the SDGs
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Behind the Scenes: Crafting Japan's International Strategy through Collaborative Efforts
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Building Bridges for African Student Mobility
Location: SDCC, Room 29ABCD
Building Global Competence Through Digital Badging: Comparative Insights from Europe and North America
Location: SDCC, Room 4
CANCELLED: Redefining Global Higher Education Collaborations: Deconstructing Development and Promoting Equity
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Catalysts for Change: Global Women Leaders Driving Social Impact
Location: SDCC, Room 29ABCD
Comparing Global Recruitment Approaches in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Cooperation and Social Engagement: A Latin American Perspective of Internationalization
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
Creating an Inclusive Alternative to Study Abroad: Virtual Exchange Between Japan and Hawaii
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
Democratizing International Education Through Internationalization of the Curriculum
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
European University Alliances as Catalysts for Global Educational Transformation
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
Forgotten Wars and Social Responsibility of International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 29ABCD
Empowering Students to be Future Ready as Global Village Residents
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
Global Outlook: Perspectives on Geopolitics and International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Hong Kong as an International Education Hub- Excellence, Diversity, Opportunities for All
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Identity and Place: The Indigenous Experience in Asia-Pacific
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
Internationalization in Times of Crisis
Location: SDCC, Room 2
LAC Forum: Innovative Partnerships for the Future in Latin America and the Caribbean
Location: SDCC, Room 29ABCD
Australian, British, and Canadian Perspectives on National Strategies for International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Supporting Ukrainian Universities Through Science Diplomacy and Collaboration
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Supporting High-Achieving, Low-Income African Students Beyond Financial Aid
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
The CaliBaja Consortium: Building Bridges Across Borders
Location: SDCC, Room 4
The Impact of Geopolitical Factors on the International Student Experience
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
The Metauniversity and the Future of Global Education
Location: SDCC, Room 3
The New Geography of Opportunity for Partnership in China
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Leadership
Advancing Internationalization Goals Through Strategic Communication
Location: SDCC, Room 3
Alone at the Top: Finding Focus in Your Leadership Role
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Ensuring Strategic Continuity Through Succession Planning
Location: SDCC, Room 6B
Campus Innovations and Strategic Partnerships in Support of Refugee Resettlement
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
Career Paths Outside the Traditional International Education Profession
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Challenge and Support: Purposeful International Education Facilitation and Design
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Collaborative Leadership in International Education: Practical Strategies and Insights
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
Demystifying Revenue Generation: Fiscal Responsibility in Education Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 6B
Innovative Approaches to University-City Collaboration for Promoting International Student Belonging
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
International Alumni and Advancement: Strategies & Best Practices
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
ISSS Management Seminar: Creative Approaches to Managing an International Student and Scholar Services Office
Location: SDCC, Room 6B
Managing a Multigenerational Office with Staff from Boomers to Gen Z
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
Navigating Difficult Conversations in a Global Context
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
Somehow We Manage: Best Practices When Inheriting Staff
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Spotlight Speaker: Courageous Leadership by Kipp Colvin
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Telling Their Stories: Women in International Education Leadership
Location: SDCC, Room 8
What’s in Your Leadership Toolkit? A Competency-Based Discussion
Location: SDCC, Room 29ABCD
Partnerships
A United States-India Partnership Journey
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Connecting Global Communities via Curriculum Internationalization for a Shared Future
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
Contracts for Partnerships Between Institutions, Agents, and Third-Party Providers
Location: SDCC, Room 8
Driving Global Partnerships by Creating Sustainable and Impactful University Collaborations
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
Elevating Exchanges by Intentionally Building Mutually Beneficial Partnerships
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Enhancing International Student and Scholar Career Development Through Strategic Partnerships
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Expanding Student and Partner Networks in India Through Institutional Partnerships
Location: SDCC, Room 4
Global Challenges, Future Skills for Students and European Alliances’ Contribution
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Leaning on Others to Build a Network and Sustain Purpose
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Leveraging Community and Municipal Resources for International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
North/South Partnerships for Sustained Internationalization of the Curriculum Through COIL
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
Pursuing Purpose in Institutional Partnerships Between the Middle East and North Africa and the United States
Location: SDCC, Room 30ABCDE
Navigating Obstacles and Developing Strategic Faculty-Led Programming
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
Strategic Partnership Between the International Office and Institutional Advancement
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
U.S. Priorities for Expanding Study Abroad Partnerships in the Mediterranean
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Recruitment and Enrollment
Agent Perceptions and Factors that Influence Agent-Educator Collaboration
Location: SDCC, Room 8
Agent Regulation and Quality Assurance in the Agency Ecosystem
Location: SDCC, Room 26A
Attuning to the Future: University Strategies to Adjust to Changing International Student Behaviors
Location: SDCC, Room 32AB
Measuring Admissions Efforts Through Return on Investment and Funnels
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Cultivating Enrollment Yield with Student-to-Student Engagement Strategies
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Beyond the Fair: Engaging Prospects from Initial Interest to Enrollment
Location: SDCC, Room 26A
Building an Effective Rubric for Assessing International Student Recruitment Events
Location: SDCC, Room 8
Data-Driven Insights and Strategies for Recruiting African Students
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Emerging Trends and Strategies in International Student Recruitment
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Enhance International Recruitment with the U.S. Departments of Commerce and State
Location: SDCC, Room 6B
Global Education 'Reset': Leveraging Quality Assessment for Sustainable Growth
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
How the Right English Language Skills Strengthen International Admissions
Location: SDCC, Room 26A
International Student Success and You: Unifying the Journey from the Start
Location: SDCC, Room 2
Leveraging English Language Programs Through Data-Driven Strategies for Purposeful Global Engagement
Location: SDCC, Room 30ABCDE
Leveraging the Community College Transfer Pathway for International Student Recruitment
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Maximizing Resources and Best Practices for Study State Consortia
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
Navigating Geopolitical Shifts and Reasserting U.S. Leadership in International Student Recruitment
Location: SDCC, Room 24ABC
Purpose and Impact: International Strategies for Leveraging Alumni Communities
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Recruiting in the Neighborhood: Enrolling International High School Students
Location: SDCC, Room 32AB
State of Student Recruitment 2025
Location: SDCC, Room 4
Strengthen Your Global Competitiveness: Outreach Strategies and Resources
Location: SDCC, Room 26A
Strengthening U.S. International Education with USA: A Study Destination
Location: SDCC, Room 8
Summer Study: Secondary International Students Exploration of U.S. Universities
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Zero-to-Low-Cost Recruitment Strategies with EducationUSA
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Regulatory Compliance
Academic and Career Advising with Immigration in Mind
Location: SDCC, Room 3
Better Together: Collaboration between DSOs and Lawyers
Location: SDCC, Room 2
CANCELLED: Fundamentals of Student Visas (F/M/J) and News from the U.S. Department of State
Location: SDCC, Room 6A
Comparative Approaches to Advising for Postcompletion and STEM Optional Practical Training
Location: SDCC, Room 6B
Comparative Approaches to Curricular Practical Training Eligibility
Location: SDCC, Room 6B
Comparative Approaches to Sponsoring Employees for Permanent Residence
Location: SDCC, Room 26A
Derailed: Navigating Obstacles When Things Go Wrong With Government Agencies
Location: SDCC, Room 30ABCDE
Document Fraud, Ethics, and the Designated School Official Role
Location: SDCC, Room 23ABC
Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisers on Student Visas
Location: SDCC, Room 3
Exchange Visitor Program News and Hot Topics with the U.S. Department of State
Location: SDCC, Room 30ABCDE
Hot Topics in Advanced Employment-Based Immigration
Location: SDCC, Room 3
Learn from Early Adopters on Best Practices for Online H-1B Filing
Location: SDCC, Room 2
Litigation Arising from SEVIS Record Terminations: Update and Outlook
Location: SDCC, Room 6A
Emerging Technologies and Trends for Navigating Security Advisory Opinions in Higher Education
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Political Discourse, Protest, and Activism: Advising International Students and Scholars on Rights and Risks
Location: SDCC, Room 6B
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues
Location: SDCC, Room 6A
Supporting DACA Students and Employees Through Uncertainty and Legal Challenges
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
The Legal and Regulatory Horizon for International Student & Scholar Programs
Location: SDCC, Room 6A
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): Current Issues
Location: SDCC, Room 6A
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Current Issues
Location: SDCC, Room 6A
The U.S. Department of Labor: Current Issues
Location: SDCC, Room 6A
“Extreme Vetting” and Advising Students and Scholars about Travel
Location: SDCC, Room 6A
The U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues
Location: SDCC, Room 6A
Understanding "Duration of Status" and Violations of Status
Location: SDCC, Room 23ABC
Understanding H-1B Public Access Files and H-1B Wage Requirements
Location: SDCC, Room 2
When Nonimmigrants Can Receive Money in the United States
Location: SDCC, Room 6B
Research and Learning
The Basics of Developing Domestic Study Away Programs
Location: SDCC, Room 3
Faculty-Led Global Learning at the Largest U.S. Community College
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Building and Implementing a Global Learning Assessment Framework
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
How U.S. Summer Precollege Programs Impact Chinese Students’ International Study Readiness
Location: SDCC, Room 26A
Two IDEAS for Leveraging Campus Networks for Positive Impact in Short-term Global Programs
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
"I'm in Trouble?" Chinese International Students' Views on Non-Academic Conduct
Location: SDCC, Room 3
Frameworks and Models for Placing International Education Alongside Global Employability
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Strategies and Practices for Achieving Global Citizenship Through Study Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Developing Purposeful Global Experiences for Graduate Students
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
Risk and Safety
Ensuring Preparedness for Student Deaths on Campus, Abroad, and During OPT
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Optimizing Student Health Forms for Education Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Interactive Emergency Response Training for Faculty and Staff Program Leaders
Location: SDCC, Room 6F
Maintaining Health While Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 26A
Strategies for Responding and Navigating Identity-Based Incidents Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 23ABC
Navigating Mental Health Crises: Strategies to Support International Students
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
Strategies to Evaluate Risk and Respond to Emergencies in Education Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Student Risk Report 2025: Lessons from a Large-Scale Dataset
Location: SDCC, Room 32AB
Sustainability
Connecting Purpose, Place, and Partnerships to Advance the SDGs through Education Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 1AB
Promoting Eco-Friendly Travels with Gently Used Travel Gear Giveaways
Location: SDCC, Room 2
Educating for Impact: Supporting Students to Contribute to Sustainability
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Empowering Global Citizens to Create Climate Solutions Through International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 6E
Views from Europe on Global Solutions to the Environmental Impacts of Study Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 7A
Models for Sustainability Action in International Education
Location: SDCC, Room 6D
Spotlight Speaker: Climate and Energy Under the Second Trump Administration by David Victor
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
The Green Equation: The Impact of Sustainability on Student Choices
Location: SDCC, Room 25ABC
Technology
Artificial Intelligence in International Student and Scholar Services and International Enrollment Management: Simplifying Language and Enhancing Inclusivity
Location: SDCC, Room 6B
Beyond Chatbots: Generative AI for Efficient and Accurate Recruitment Engagement
Location: SDCC, Room 23ABC
Technology Solutions for Global Partnership Management
Location: SDCC, Room 28ABCDE
Creating Affordable International Experiences for Learners and Faculty Through Design Thinking and AI
Location: SDCC, Room 29ABCD
How to Embrace AI in Higher Education Assessment
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
A How-To on Writing Prompts for Generative Artificial Intelligence
Location: SDCC, Room 8
Leveraging AI in International Admissions: Identifying Opportunities and Pilot Projects
Location: SDCC, Room 26B
Leveraging Technology for a Successful Study and Living Abroad Experience
Location: SDCC, Room 2
Leveraging Technology to Enhance Education Abroad Experiences
Location: SDCC, Room 31ABC
Minimize Those "Quick Questions" By Leveraging Technology for More Effective Interactions
Location: SDCC, Room 30ABCDE
One Technology, Three Ways to Bring Global Education Home
Location: SDCC, Room 29ABCD
Digitizing Documents to Improve Inclusion, Integrity, and Efficiency in International Admissions
Location: SDCC, Room 30ABCDE
CANCELLED: Student Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Detection
Location: SDCC, Room 6C
Wellness
How in the World Do I Create a Study Abroad Health and Wellness Strategic Plan?
Location: SDCC, Room 33ABC
Innovative Strategies to Reduce Staff Burnout and Improve Retention
Location: SDCC, Room 3
Shifting Focus Towards International Students' Mental and Physical Health
Location: SDCC, Room 32AB
Facilitating Belonging to Avoid Mental Health Crises in Study Abroad
Location: SDCC, Room 6F
Student Identity & International Education: Supporting Wellness in Cross-Cultural Settings
Location: SDCC, Room 6F
Thrive Together: Caring for Yourself, Loved Ones, and Your Team
