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Advocating for International Education
AWISA, January 2008Masaru Kibukawa, Cascadia Community College
Kelley Osmanbhoy, University of Washington
Agenda
• Why Advocate?• How to Advocate• NAFSA Resources• Reminders• Question and Answer
Why Advocate?
BECAUSE IT WORKS!
YOU are the expert – share your expertise
NAFSA Successes
• Spanish Visa Issues, 2005• Lincoln Study Abroad Act of 2006• State Level Resolutions• Simon Study Abroad Act of 2007
Over 4500 letters and phone calls were
made to Congress on these and other issues.
Collectively, we have a STRONG voice.
How to Advocate: Tips
10.Research the member of Congress
11.Relate the issue back to the district
12.You’re the expert, talk about what you know – but no jargon
13.Have an ask and provide accurate and relevant information to support your ask
6. Know both sides of the issue
5. Personalize your communication
6. Be concise but thorough
7. Use an integrated approach
8. Say thank you
9. Focus on building a relationship with the member’s office
*Be Confident!*
NAFSA Resources
• ACT• Advocacy Day• State Whips
Advocacy Centered Team (ACT)
Members and non-members may join ACT.
Many FREE resources are available on the NAFSA site:
-Statistics
-Congressional contact information
-Advocacy handbook
-Sample letters
State Whips
Three main goals of the State Whip Network:
1. Build relationships2. Increase international education
activism3. Provide training
WA State Whip: Masaru KibukawaWA State Deputy Whip: Mariah OrtizAdvocacy Day Trained NAFSAn: Kelley Osmanbhoy
Call to Action
• Sign-up for ACT today (www.nafsa.org) and begin contacting your legislators!
• Participate in Advocacy Day, March 11-12
• Contact Masaru ([email protected]) to join a WA state effort to pass a state resolution in support of international education
Q & A