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NAFSA REGION VI | SUMMER 2014

NEWSLETTER

The Region VI Leadership Team met at the NAFSA Conference in San Diego to discuss Regional Conference planning, Knowledge Community updates, State Meetings and more.

Letter from the Chair page 2Get Involved page 4Reg Bud Updates page 5Int’l Enrollment Updates page 5ISSS Updates page 6Education Abroad Updates page 6Fundraising for EA page 7Closing page 8

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Seth Riker, Region VI Communications Coordinator

Complaints may be sent to didUknowIMonlyAvolunteer@nafsa.org

In all seriousness, let us know what you think!

Greetings Region VI! It was great to connect with many of you at the annual conference in San Diego! I hope your summer is going well and that you have some time to relax a bit before another school year begins. The regional team leadership has been working hard on preparations for the fall conference and we hope that you will be able to join us at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, Kentucky from November 9-11. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, share ideas, and highlight best practices – please consider submitting a session proposal before June 30! In addition to an array of excellent sessions, we are excited to have three “uniquely Lexington” networking events for you to choose from – a tour of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a tour of the West Sixth Brewing Company, or a tour of the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Space is limited and first come first serve – so make sure you register as soon as possible when the conference registration site opens later this summer! Remember – we also have several travel, presenter, and newcomer grants available as well. Please visit the Region VI website for more information. I’d also like to take this opportunity to let you know that we will soon be accepting applications for open team positions – Education Abroad (EA) Rep, Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Rep, the Regulatory Ombuds for Students, and the Conference Planner Apprentice. If you are interested, please contact me for additional information. See you in Lexington! Sincerely,Amanda YuskoChair, Region VI

LETTER FROM REGION VI CHAIR

click here to propose a session

Deadline: June 30

get volved.in

...with leadershipApplications for the following positions will soon be opening:

Education Abroad LiasonTeach., Learning & Scholarship Liason Regulatory Ombud for StudentsConference Planner Apprentice

(Email Amanda Yusko, for details.)

...at regional conferenceVolunteers are needed in Lexington this Fall to assist with local arrangements. Email Local Arrangements Coordinator Fumi Cheever for details.

...with advocacyShare stories of students affected by poor immigration legislation with Congress. Join NAFSA’s Grassroots Leadership Program. Make plans to be a part of NAFSA’s Advocacy Day. Email Advocacy Coordinator Brooke Hewson for details.

...with migsNAFSA has a variety of Member Interest Groups (MIGs) that bring together members and nonmembers united by common interests. Some of these groups include the Rainbow SIG, a group aimed at counseling LGBT internation-al students and study abroad students, and the Technology MIG, a group that promotes the use and adoption of technology throughout the world of international education. For more information on NAFSA MIGs, click here.

...By CoachingNAFSA is currently seeking coaches for the NAFSA Academy for International Education, a year-long professional development program for new professionals.

As a coach, you will have the opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, hone your pre-sentation and networking skills, connect with colleagues, and give back to the field. Review the position description and apply by July 15 to be considered.

Click here for more information.

UPDATES

REG BUDS NAFSA Region VI Conference in Lexington, KY U.S. regulatory round tables will be offered at the regional conference. This will provide an informal discussion table atmosphere where you can ask questions and discuss relevant issues with your experienced colleagues. Each room will have a moderator and several table discussion leaders. If you are willing to assist with the F-1, J-1, or H-1B room, please contact Molly Heidemann or Mary Upton for details.

INTERNATIONAL ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 2014 Online Conference: Data-Driven Strategies for Success July 22-25Colleges and universities need a data-driven strategy that uses the most current research and data available when planning, advocating, and evaluating their international student recruitment plan. NAFSA’s 2014 Online Conference: International Student Recruitment: Data-Driven Strategies for Success will provide the insights, recommendations, and resources to increase your enrollment of international students.

Conference attendees will:Discover emerging markets and mobility trendsLearn how to synthesize data into an effective recruitment strategyApply the data to secure resources for international enrollment management

NAFSA Region VI Conference in Lexington, KYWhether your work centers on admissions, intensive English programs, recruitment, or all of the above, the conference will be the place to get new ideas, sharpen your skills, and connect with col-leagues across the region. Some of this topics we hope to see include:• Intensive English Programs: Promoting the IEP within your institution; combining recruit-

ment efforts with degree program recruitment; and matriculating students from IEP into degree programs

• Admissions and Credential Evaluation: Foreign Credential Evaluation resources, tips, and tricks; Improving application processing through technology; working with sponsored student programs; and updates on countries and educational systems

• Recruitment, Advising, Marketing & Admissions: Increasing the diversity of your applicant pool; Tips and resources in specific markets; Using technology and/or social media; Imple-menting student ambassador programs; Best practices for working with recruitment agents

• Many more sessions and workshops! Have a session idea and need a co-presenter? Ask the Region VI listserv or email Betsy Morley, KC-IEM Liaison.

UPDATES CONT.

isssSEVIS ChangesDid you participate in the recent webinars about the changes that are in store for SEVIS this year? If not, be sure to check out the materials available at the Study in the States website.

In the coming months we will see changes to the name and OPT fields, and address validation (for US addresses) will be turned on. Some of these changes will require universities to change their naming conventions.

More ISSS questions? Connect with the Region VI ISSS Liason Jennifer Nisevich.

education abroadNAFSA Region VI Conference in Lexington, KYHere is what your EA colleagues want to know more about! If you or someone you know has ex-pertise in one of these areas, please consider submitting a proposal for the Regional Conference:

Fundraising online for EA- crowd funding “fundmytravel.com”Digital storytellingRisk management plansTerra Dotta presentationsPromoting study abroad to minority studentsVetting third party providersDoing an effective site visitGetting the most of your returneesUtilizing your career center and how to highlight the experience through the whole process.

Want a soundboard for ideas? Want to be connected with others in education abroad? Contact Region VI Education Abroad Liason Ryan Meyer.

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If we get 100 new likes on Facebook or followers on Twitter, Sam has promised to wear his kilt to the Regional Conference. Click the icons below to show Region VI some social media love.

(Shhh. Don’t tell the newbies.)

More money,more problems

University of Kentucky Education Abroad has recently created a new

creative fundraising handout for study abroad students. The handout includes a variety of ideas for raising funds, general

tip and tricks, and a even sample letter for students’ family and friends.

Click here to view the handout.

If you would like to have the handout for your office, email UK EA

Promotion & Outreach Coordinator, Seth Riker. He is happy to remove

the Kentucky logo and replace it with your office’s logo.

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Tell us how you really feel.

Have news that you would like to share with Region VI? Want to contribute to this fall’s

newsletter? Have suggestions for how we can make this newsletter better? Email Region VI

Communications Coordinator Seth Riker.

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show us whatcha’ got.

Even though we’re still getting the sand out of our of skivies from San Diego, the deadline to submit a session for next year’s Boston Conference is just around the corner. August 1, to be exact. Click here for more details.

Is your organization interested in exhibiting or sponsoring an event

at our Regional Conference? Contact Region VI Development

Officer Kristen Summers.