WS26: Facilitating Challenging Conversations-Building Skills for Navigating Complex Dialogues
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS27: Women in International Education and Holistic Approaches to Leadership
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS28: Innovative Data Use in International Education: From Collection to Visualization
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Learning Excursions
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Learning Excursion at University of San Diego: The Politics of the Environment
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Learning Excursion with Via International: Border Walks and Talks with Via International: Migration Dialogues, Community Art and Sustainable Development in San Diego's Emerging Communities
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Symposium on Leadership: Today's Refugees, Tomorrow's Students and Changemakers
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Symposium on Leadership: Today's Refugees, Tomorrow's Students and Changemakers
Sponsored By
1:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Community Dialogues
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Addressing Credential Evaluator Burnout and Cultivating Success
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Braving the Headwinds in Scholar Advising
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Celebrating and Connecting with the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC)
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM PST
Education Abroad Community Welcome: Updates, Awards, and Guidance for Newcomers
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Effects of Anti-Inclusion Policies on Education Abroad
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Future Focus - Next-Generation Strategy Development Challenge (Official Kick-Off)
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Celebrating and Connecting with the International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Transition Turbulence: Advising on Complex Scenarios
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Continued Symposium Roundtables and Networking
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Celebrating and Connecting with the International Student and Scholar Services Knowledge Community
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Collaborative Relationships Between Education Abroad Offices and Providers
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Exploring Place in a Hybrid World of International Education
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Strategic International Student Recruitment Investments
1:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
NAFSA Interest Groups
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Creative Industries Interest Group
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Foreign Born International Educator (FBIE) Interest Group
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Middle East Interest Group
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
India Interest Group
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Jewish Community Interest Group
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
China Interest Group
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Japan Special Interest Group
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
One-Person (and Small) Office Interest Group
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
NAFSA's Management Development Program (Day 3)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
NAFSA's Management Development Program (Day 3)
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM PST
ISSS Management Seminar: Creative Approaches to Managing an International Student and Scholar Services Office
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM PST
ISSS Management Seminar: Creative Approaches to Managing an International Student and Scholar Services Office
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
Refreshment Break
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
Refreshment Break
4:15 PM – 5:05 PM PST
Spotlight Speaker
4:15 PM – 5:05 PM PST
Spotlight Speaker: Borderless Dreams “Sueños Sin Limites” by Samantha Ramirez-Herrera
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
Opening Celebration: Sailing into San Diego
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
Opening Celebration: Sailing into San Diego
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
EMT Office
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Lactation Room
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Prayer Room
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Wellness Room
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Conference Information Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Community Centers
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Volunteer Check-in
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Volunteer Check-in
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Bayside Studio
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Bayside Studio
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Optimizing Student Health Forms for Education Abroad
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Connecting Purpose, Place, and Partnerships to Advance the SDGs through Education Abroad
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Document Fraud, Ethics, and the Designated School Official Role
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Educating for Impact: Supporting Students to Contribute to Sustainability
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Enhance International Recruitment with the U.S. Departments of Commerce and State
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Enhancing Belonging for Students Through Faculty-Staff Collaboration
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Enriching the Healthcare Workforce Through International Education
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Getting the Purpose Right: Managing Expectations for International Student Services
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Global Challenges, Future Skills for Students and European Alliances’ Contribution
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Innovative Approaches to University-City Collaboration for Promoting International Student Belonging
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Institutional and Community Support for J-1 Scholars
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Leaning on Others to Build a Network and Sustain Purpose
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Managing a Multigenerational Office with Staff from Boomers to Gen Z
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman: Current Issues
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
One Technology, Three Ways to Bring Global Education Home
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Digitizing Documents to Improve Inclusion, Integrity, and Efficiency in International Admissions
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Seamless Journeys: Elevating International Student Success from Admission to Graduation
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
International Education Expo
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
Expo Hall Open
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
NAFSA Bookstore
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
NAFSA Pavilion
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
Poster Gallery
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
Coffee Break
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
Coffee Break
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Africa Forum: Africa NOW: Engaging African Partnerships Towards Advancing the SDGs
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Africa Forum: Africa NOW: Engaging African Partnerships Towards Advancing the SDGs
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Student Success and You: Unifying the Journey From the Start
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Academic and Career Advising with Immigration in Mind
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Measuring Admissions Efforts Through Return on Investment and Funnels
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Cultivating Enrollment Yield with Student-to-Student Engagement Strategies
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Supporting Student Self-Efficacy and Building Staffing Resources with Empowered Advising
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
From Congress to Campus: Effective Advocacy Tactics in International Education
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
The Global Learning Ecosystem as a New Paradigm for Internationalization Assessment and Planning
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Shifting Focus Towards International Students' Mental and Physical Health
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Navigating Geopolitical Shifts and Reasserting U.S. Leadership in International Student Recruitment
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Political Discourse, Protest, and Activism: Advising International Students and Scholars on Rights and Risks
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Somehow We Manage: Best Practices When Inheriting Staff
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Harnessing the Power of Personal Narratives in Education Abroad Advocacy
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Developing Purposeful Global Experiences for Graduate Students
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Supporting DACA Students and Employees Through Uncertainty and Legal Challenges
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Thrive Together: Caring for Yourself, Loved Ones, and Your Team
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
The U.S. Department of Labor: Current Issues
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Poster Fairs
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Engagement in International Education
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Model Practices and Insights in Education Abroad
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Model Practices in International Student and Scholar Services
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Risk Prevention and Crisis Response
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Uses of AI and Technology in International Education
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogues
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Opportunities and Challenges for Hiring a Diverse International Enrollment Management Team
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Agile Leadership During Times of Change
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Dialogue: International Education Research Trends and Publications
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Parent Engagement in Education Abroad
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Dialogue: VITA Program and ITIN Update with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Building Your International Enrollment Management Network
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Cultivating a Data-centric Culture
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Financial Aid and Funding for Education Abroad
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Financial Planning for Internationalization
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Navigating Partnerships through (Co)Curricular Internationalization
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Technology/AI in Credential Evaluation
10:30 AM – 4:20 PM PST
NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD) Interest Group
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Phase II Interest Group
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Rainbow Special Interest Group
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Black and Multicultural Professionals in International Education Interest Group
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM PST
International Alumni & Advancement Interest Group
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Peace, Justice, and Citizen Diplomacy Interest Group
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Caregivers in International Education Interest Group
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Christian Special Interest Group
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST
NAFSA Awards Banquet
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST
NAFSA Awards Banquet
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Lunch Concessions (for purchase)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Lunch Concessions (for purchase)
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Career Center
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Career Center
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Advancing Internationalization Goals Through Strategic Communication
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Agent Regulation and Quality Assurance in the Agency Ecosystem
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Alone at the Top: Finding Focus in Your Leadership Role
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Artificial Intelligence in International Student and Scholar Services and International Enrollment Management: Simplifying Language and Enhancing Inclusivity
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Better Together: Collaboration between DSOs and Lawyers
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Building Bridges for African Student Mobility
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Leveraging Soft-Skills Training for Students' Global Success from Campus to Career
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Comparing Global Recruitment Approaches in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Connecting Global Communities via Curriculum Internationalization for a Shared Future
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Creating an Inclusive Alternative to Study Abroad: Virtual Exchange Between Japan and Hawaii
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Empowering Students to be Future Ready as Global Village Residents
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Indigenous Global Learning Using an Equity-and-Justice-Oriented Lens
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Multidirectional Training on Employment-Based Advising Teams
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Supporting Ukrainian Universities Through Science Diplomacy and Collaboration
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Engaging Student, Scholar, and Spouse Leaders to Refresh Programming
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Strategic Partnership Between the International Office and Institutional Advancement
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Strategies and Practices for Achieving Global Citizenship Through Study Abroad
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Student Risk Report 2025: Lessons from a Large-Scale Dataset
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
The Future of Disability Inclusion: Perspectives from Professionals with Disabilities
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
The New Geography of Opportunity for Partnership in China
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): Current Issues
1:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
NAFSA Interest Groups
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) Interest Group
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST
Refreshment Break
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST
Refreshment Break
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
State of Student Recruitment 2025
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Strengthen Global Competitiveness with STEM-Focused Outreach Strategies and Resources
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
100 Years of Purpose: International Houses Worldwide and International Education
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Data-Based Insights on Emerging Markets for Student Enrollment
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Empowering Advisors: Crafting Effective Training Materials for International Scholar Support
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Fatness Takes Flight: Supporting Body Diversity on International Programs
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Financial Aid Basics for Study Abroad
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Fundamentals of Student Visas (F/M/J) with the U.S. Department of State
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Identity and Place: The Indigenous Experience in Asia-Pacific
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Leveraging Community and Municipal Resources for International Education
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Facilitating Belonging to Avoid Mental Health Crises in Study Abroad
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Minimize Those "Quick Questions" By Leveraging Technology for More Effective Interactions
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Essential Strategies for Newcomers to Navigate Their Path in International Education
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Policymaking in International Education: The View from Washington, D.C.
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Purpose and Impact: International Strategies for Leveraging Alumni Communities
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
The Green Equation: The Impact of Sustainability on Student Choices
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
The Metauniversity and the Future of Global Education
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
When Nonimmigrants Can Receive Money in the United States
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
You're Hired! Building Career Readiness Through a Global Internship
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Engagement Activities
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Volunteer Leadership with NAFSA
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Spotlight Speaker
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Spotlight Speaker: Courageous Leadership by Kipp Colvin
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM PST
LAC Forum: Innovative Partnerships for the Future in Latin America and the Caribbean
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM PST
LAC Forum: Innovative Partnerships for the Future in Latin America and the Caribbean
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Maintaining Health While Abroad
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Ensuring Strategic Continuity Through Succession Planning
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Behind the Scenes: Crafting Japan's International Strategy through Collaborative Efforts
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Building Global Competence Through Digital Badging: Comparative Insights from Europe and North America
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Challenge and Support: Purposeful International Education Facilitation and Design
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
U.S. Federal Government Resources Strengthening International Education Amid Global Competition
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Contracts for Partnerships Between Institutions, Agents, and Third-Party Providers
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Data-Driven Insights and Strategies for Recruiting African Students
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Enhancing Study Abroad Outreach Stories That Reach All College Students
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Inclusive Strategies for Increasing the Community Impact of Global Experiences
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
"It’s Not That Bad”: Business Casual Racism in International Education
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Leveraging Technology to Enhance Education Abroad Experiences
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Lift as We Climb: Black/African American Professionals in International Education
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
An International Student Advisers Guide on Navigating Anger Across Cultures
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Navigating Difficult Conversations in a Global Context
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Pursuing Purpose in Institutional Partnerships Between the Middle East and North Africa and the United States
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Recruiting in the Neighborhood: Enrolling International High School Students
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
U.S. Priorities for Expanding Study Abroad Partnerships in the Mediterranean
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Understanding H-1B Public Access Files and H-1B Wage Requirements
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
Thursday, May 29, 2025
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
EMT Office
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Lactation Room
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Prayer Room
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Wellness Room
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Conference Information Center
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Luggage Check
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Luggage Check
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
Volunteer Check-in
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Volunteer Check-in
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Community Centers
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Bayside Studio
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Bayside Studio
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM PST
Spotlight Speaker
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM PST
Spotlight Speaker: Lights, Camera, Action: Storytelling as Activism and International Educators as Agents of Social Change by Eylem Atakav
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
International Education Expo
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
Expo Hall Open
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
NAFSA Bookstore
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
NAFSA Pavilion
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
Poster Gallery
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
Coffee Break
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
Coffee Break
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Hong Kong as an International Education Hub- Excellence, Diversity, Opportunities for All
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Leveraging Technology for a Successful Study and Living Abroad Experience
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Agent Perceptions and Factors that Influence Agent-Educator Collaboration
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Are You Okay? Impacts of Anti-DEI Legislation on International Education
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Autopilot Off: Unlearning Routine to Deepen Professional Intentionality (and Joy)
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Campus Innovations and Strategic Partnerships in Support of Refugee Resettlement
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Catalysts for Change: Global Women Leaders Driving Social Impact
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Cooperation and Social Engagement: A Latin American Perspective of Internationalization
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Demystifying Revenue Generation: Fiscal Responsibility in Education Abroad
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Developing a Comprehensive Internationalization Strategy: A Network, Not a Hierarchy
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Education Abroad and the Student Transition to Higher Education
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisers on Student Visas
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Empowering Global Citizens to Create Climate Solutions Through International Education
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Engaging Faculty Globally: Beyond Education Abroad to Integrated Global Engagement
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Expanding Student and Partner Networks in India Through Institutional Partnerships
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Building and Implementing a Global Learning Assessment Framework
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Achieving Lasting Impact with Large-Group Student Mentorship Programs
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Learn from Early Adopters on Best Practices for Online H-1B Filing
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Australian, British, and Canadian Perspectives on National Strategies for International Education
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
The U.S. Department of State and Visas: Current Issues
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Zero-to-Low-Cost Recruitment Strategies with EducationUSA
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Poster Fairs
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Facilitating Teaching and Learning
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In International Education
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
International Education Research and Assessment
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Internationalizing the Campus
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Model Practices in International Enrollment Management
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Sustainability in International Education
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Updates on Country and Regional Higher Education
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogues
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: English Language Programs and 21st Century Teaching & Learning
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: International Education Student and Early Career Professional Meet-Up
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Looking Ahead - Strategies to Continue Advocacy for Internationalization
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Proactive Strategies for Navigating Change
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Visas for Education Abroad
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Addressing the Needs of Dependents
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Hot Topics and Trends in International Education
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Mental Health and Education Abroad
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Student Visas and Model Practices for Advocacy
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Your Career Path to Becoming a Senior Leader
10:30 AM – 2:50 PM PST
NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community College Institution Interest Group
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Internships, Service Learning, and Research Abroad Interest Group
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Marketing & Communications Interest Group
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Africa Special Interest Group
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Healthcare Institution Interest Group (HIIG)
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Latin American & Caribbean Special Interest Group
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
25-minute To the Point Sessions
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
50 Years of Cross-Border Leadership with San Diego's Via International
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Technology Solutions for Global Partnership Management
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Creating Affordable International Experiences for Learners and Faculty Through Design Thinking and AI
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Developing Community Through Podcasting: A Guide to Getting Started
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Driving Global Partnerships by Creating Sustainable and Impactful University Collaborations
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Promoting Eco-Friendly Travels with Gently Used Travel Gear Giveaways
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Empowering Alumni to Enrich Students’ International Education Experiences
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Home Away from Home: Empowering International Families
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
How in the World Do I Create a Study Abroad Health and Wellness Strategic Plan?
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
How to Embrace AI in Higher Education Assessment
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
The Impact of Global Experience on the Engineering Career Path
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
A How-To on Writing Prompts for Generative Artificial Intelligence
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Frameworks and Models for Placing International Education Alongside Global Employability
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Summer Study: Secondary International Students Exploration of U.S. Universities
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Student Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Detection
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Lunch Concessions (for purchase)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Lunch Concessions (for purchase)
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Career Center
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Career Center
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
How the Right English Language Skills Strengthen International Admissions
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Admission Challenges and Connecting Students from Countries in Crisis, including Afghanistan and Palestine
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Ensuring Preparedness for Student Deaths on Campus, Abroad, and During OPT
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere: Finding Place for Third Culture Kids
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Building an Effective Rubric for Assessing International Student Recruitment Events
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Comparative Approaches to Advising for Postcompletion and STEM Optional Practical Training
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Emerging Trends and Strategies in International Student Recruitment
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
European University Alliances as Catalysts for Global Educational Transformation
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Exchange Visitor Program News and Hot Topics with the U.S. Department of State
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Forgotten Wars and Social Responsibility of International Education
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Hot Topics in Advanced Employment-Based Immigration
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Navigating Mental Health Crises: Strategies to Support International Students
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
North/South Partnerships for Sustained Internationalization of the Curriculum Through COIL
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Creating a Culture of Belonging for First-Generation Undergraduates
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Queer Without Fear: Harnessing Queer Joy in Education Abroad
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Redefining Global Higher Education Collaborations: Deconstructing Development and Promoting Equity
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Establishing Tools to Assess the Impact of International Education Programs
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Navigating Obstacles and Developing Strategic Faculty-Led Programming
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Unmasking the Imposter: Strategies for Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Workplace
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Using Data for Advocacy in International Education
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST
Refreshment Break
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST
Refreshment Break
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
The Basics of Developing Domestic Study Away Programs
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Beyond Chatbots: Generative AI for Efficient and Accurate Recruitment Engagement
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Comparative Approaches to Curricular Practical Training Eligibility
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Cross-Cultural Connections: Increasing Students’ Inclusion and Belonging with Intercultural Competency
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Democratizing International Education Through Internationalization of the Curriculum
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Derailed: Navigating Obstacles When Things Go Wrong With Government Agencies
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Elevating Exchanges by Intentionally Building Mutually Beneficial Partnerships
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
How U.S. Summer Precollege Programs Impact Chinese Students’ International Study Readiness
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Interactive Emergency Response Training for Faculty and Staff Program Leaders
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Cultivating a Compassionate Campus Through International Student Ally Trainings
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Internationalization in Times of Crisis
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Leveraging the Community College Transfer Pathway for International Student Recruitment
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Models for Sustainability Action in International Education
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Navigating Data Challenges: Insights from International Education Data Analysts
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Strategies for Responding and Navigating Identity-Based Incidents Abroad
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Reimagining International Student Orientation: Leveraging Case Studies to Drive Engagement
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Transforming and Empowering International Leaders Through the RISE Fellowship
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Strengthening U.S. International Education with USA: A Study Destination
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
The Science and Art of Strategic Planning for Internationalization
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
The U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
IDEAS for internationalizing the Curriculum: Faculty-led, Cultural Heritage, and Hybrid Models
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Thursday Plenary: Andrew Leon Hanna, Dr. Kyaw Moe Tun, Raihana Sattari
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Thursday Plenary: Andrew Leon Hanna, Dr. Kyaw Moe Tun, Raihana Sattari
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM PST
Book Signing
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM PST
Book Signing
Friday, May 30, 2025
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
EMT Office
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Lactation Room
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Prayer Room
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Wellness Room
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Conference Information Center
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
Luggage Check
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
Luggage Check
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
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Registration Open
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Bayside Studio
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Bayside Studio
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Career Center
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Career Center
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Centers
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Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Volunteer Check-in
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Volunteer Check-in
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM PST
Spotlight Speaker
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM PST
Spotlight Speaker: Climate and Energy Under the Second Trump Administration by David Victor
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM PST
International Education Expo
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM PST
Expo Hall Open
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM PST
NAFSA Bookstore
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM PST
NAFSA Pavilion
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM PST
Poster Gallery
8:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Learning Excursions
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Learning Excursion at San Diego State University: Leveraging Generative AI for International Education
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Learning Excursion at University of California San Diego: Design-Driven Innovation in Higher Education
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
Coffee Break
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
Coffee Break
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
A Lack of Diversity Spells Adversity: Attracting Diverse International Students
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Moving Beyond Immigration to Make Diversity and Inclusion Accessible for International Students
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Beyond the Fair: Engaging Prospects from Initial Interest to Enrollment
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Champions of Campus Internationalization: Successful Strategies from Simon Award Recipients
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Data-Driven Global Talent Retention: Navigating Sector Needs and Stay Rates
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Faculty-Led Global Learning at the Largest U.S. Community College
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Realigning Goals Through Enrollment Caps to Find the Best Fit
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Innovating Strategies to Reduce Staff Burnout and Improve Retention
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Leveraging English Language Programs Through Data-Driven Strategies for Purposeful Global Engagement
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Maximizing Resources and Best Practices for Study State Consortia
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Emerging Technologies and Trends for Navigating Security Advisory Opinions in Higher Education
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Organized Chaos: Applying Intercultural Lessons from the Classroom to the Office
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Strategies to Evaluate Risk and Respond to Emergencies in Education Abroad
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Cultivating Global Citizens Through Whole-Person Support in Visa Advising
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Current Issues
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
What’s in Your Leadership Toolkit? A Competency-Based Discussion
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogues
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: A Conversation About Agent Management
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Discussion of the Exchange Visitor Program with Department of State
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Politics and Study Abroad Preparation
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Sharing AI Strategies, Successes and Challenges from a Leader's Perspective
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: What is Our Purpose? Connecting Across NAFSA Regions with Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Canada Interest Group
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
HBCU Institutional Interest Group
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Sustainability Special Interest Group
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Third Culture Kid/ Global Nomad Interest Group
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Attuning to the Future: University Strategies to Adjust to Changing International Student Behaviors
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Career Paths Outside the Traditional International Education Profession
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Comparative Approaches to Sponsoring Employees for Permanent Residence
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Connecting the Dots at U.S. Institutions for International Student Career Success
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Enhancing International Student and Scholar Career Development Through Strategic Partnerships
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Views from Europe on Global Solutions to the Environmental Impacts of Study Abroad
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
From Taboo to Transparent: Leaning into Awkward Topics Embracing Transparency and Leaning into Awkward Topics
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
International Alumni and Advancement: Strategies & Best Practices
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Leveraging AI in International Admissions: Identifying Opportunities and Pilot Projects
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Practical Steps for Faculty Support in Internationalization Activities
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
The Impact of Geopolitical Factors on the International Student Experience
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Understanding "Duration of Status" and Violations of Status
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