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- 1. NAFSA Region XII Regional Conference Ryan Larsen University of Nevada, Las Vegas Region XII Chair Junko Pierry Stanford University Member of Leadership Development Committee/ Travel Subcommittee
- 2. Did you know… There are nearly 600 member-‐leader positions There are both elected and appointed positions There are opportunities to lead at every stage of your professional career—even after your career There are professional and personal benefits to serving as a NAFSA leader By serving as a NAFSA leader, in any capacity, you are supporting the field of IE
- 3. Where do you fit in NAFSA Leadership? Advocating for IE Learning about IE Member Interest Groups Knowledge Communities Presenting or Volunteering Serving in a national or regional leadership position Serving NAFSA and IE in other ways
- 4. Lead by Advoca>ng for IE Advocacy Day Grassroots Leadership Program Occurs in Washington, DC in mid-‐ 20 NAFSA members are selected by March an advisory council to organize 3 Learn about current political trends high-‐impact activities throughout as they relate to NAFSA's legislative the year priorities Establish partnerships with federal Gain insights into the workings of a lawmakers, their staff, and local congressional office community leaders Receive tips on effectively engaging Advance IE’s voice in the your elected officials community (on campus, in a city, or Travel grants available through in the state) as it relates to some regions immigration reform Apply in the Spring
- 5. Lead by Learning about IE The Academy for International Education An intensive nine to eleven-‐month training program with extensive networking opportunities Provides an introduction to IE and its major practice areas For new professionals, those in new roles, those looking to network or expand knowledge of international education Involves an individual learning plan, reflection papers Attend Spring Training and NAFSA Conferences Application fee includes NAFSA membership Apply in your region in late Fall
- 6. Join a Member Interest Group www.nafsa.org/migs There are 30 MIGs reflecting Institutional Interest Groups (IIGs) and Specific Interest Groups (SIGs) Some groups do not require NAFSA membership MIGs provide excellent networking opportunities Volunteer to help current MIG leaders Create a new MIG! Contact NAFSA staff for guidelines at mig@nafsa.org
- 7. Join a Member Interest Group www.nafsa.org/migs There’s something for everyone! • Africa SIG • International Education for Persons • Black/Multicultural Professionals in IE With Disabilities • Canada SIG • Intercultural SIG • China SIG • International Living Center • Christian SIG • Japan SIG • Community Colleges IIG • Latin America & the Caribbean SIG • Creative Industries SIG • Liberal Arts Institution: Small & Residential IIG • Embassy Dialogue SIG • Middle East Interest Group (MEIG) • Foreign Born International • One Person Office SIG Educators SIG • Peace, Justice & Citizen Diplomacy • Francophone World SIG • Phase II SIG • Global Nomads SIG • Postdoc SIG • Healthcare IIG • Rainbow SIG • Historically Black Colleges and Universities • Returned Peace Corps Volunteers SIG • Sustainability SIG • Tech SIG • United Nations SIG • Women's College IIG
- 8. Join a Member Interest Group Consider joining these MIGs One Person Office SIG Healthcare Institutions IIG Technology SIG The goal of the OPO SIG is to help small The mission of the Healthcare Institutions and one-‐person offices develop and IIG is to bring together NAFSA members The mission of the NAFSA Technology sustain their own international programs who work with or in the academic SIG is to increase information exchange and to provide a support network of healthcare and medical community for the about technology tools, techniques, and sympathetic colleagues to serve as purpose of better understanding the key trends in international education, in an resources. Connect on Facebook. issues confronting that community. effort to assist NAFSA members in http://www.nafsa.org/groups/home.aspx? adopting innovative, interactive technologies. Connect on Facebook, groupid=21 Twitter and LinkedIn.
- 9. Join a Member Interest Group Consider joining these MIGs Peace Justice and Francophone World SIG Creative Industries SIG Diplomacy SIG This SIG emphasizes stresses the value This SIG promotes, encourages, and This SIG serves NAFSAns as a network of promoting international education as supports the multicultural, multiethnic, and communication forum for a means of increasing appreciation of the and multilingual aspects reflected by the international affairs and the visual arts, concept of peace and justice rather than 68 countries of the Francophone World performing arts, media arts, architecture, as a means of ensuring 'national security.‘ throughout the NAFSA membership. design, dance, music, and theatrical arts. http://peaceandjusticesig.pbworks.com Join the listserv: Connect on Facebook listserv@list.kennesaw.edu
- 10. Join a Knowledge Community www.nafsa.org/KnowledgeCommunity Education Abroad International Student and Scholar Services International Enrollment Management (formerly Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation) International Education Leadership Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
- 11. Lead by Presen>ng and Volunteering Anyone can present at a conference! Start presenting at a state meeting or regional conference Notify KC leaders and liaisons of your interest to present Share your expertise, best practices, research, or lead a round table discussion – be creative! Present at poster fairs Network with colleagues and save money on your annual conference registration by volunteering!
- 12. Who is the next NAFSA Leader? YOU!
- 13. Benefits of NAFSA Leadership Apply and enhance your leadership skills Influence the future direction of IE Build and expand your network Bring visibility to your institution/organization Strengthen your professional skills (and your résumé!) as well as gain information to bring back to your institution/organization
- 14. Benefits of NAFSA Leadership “Getting involved with “Call me a MBOUS (Member NAFSA leadership has Based outside the United helped me feel like I States) or an OSEAS am part of something (Overseas Educational bigger. I have loved Advisers) or whatever. The the ability to have a name doesn’t make a voice & see my ideas difference. Since I became a come to life within Volunteer NAFSA Leader I BJ Titus NAFSA… and meeting Ruby Simms am part of a network of University of new and wonderful ARICANA -‐ professionals involved at all people along the way.” Binational levels of international Minnesota-‐ Center education. Each one, like Twin Cities me, is a volunteer. I better (Rosario, Argentina) understand “who” NAFSA is and how it works and NAFSA is no longer big and impersonal. I have become a more knowledgeable professional.”
- 15. January Call for Nominations late-‐January and Applications Newly elected posted on Web mid-‐March leaders attend site and Deadline to receive New Leader announced at nominations/ Orientation and WLM applications begin service March/ongoing October/November LDC consults results posted on Web with KC Chair site streams, VPEPD, VPMR, MC Chair mid-‐October NAFSA National Election results April are announced Applications to candidates are reviewed and leaders Election Process April/May September 30 LDC conducts election ends phone interviews May/June September 1 Applicants are Slate is interviewed at announced July annual and election LDC proposes conference begins July/August slate to VPMR Board ratifies who provides the final slate slate to Governance Committee
- 16. NAFSA Na>onal Elected Posi>ons Board of Directors President Vice President, Public Policy and Practice Vice President, Education and Professional Development Vice President, Member Relations Members-‐at-‐Large Member-‐Leaders Chairs-‐elect, Knowledge Communities Chair-‐elect, Membership Committee Chair-‐elect, Leadership Development Committee Note: to view all position descriptions: visit http://www.nafsa.org/about.sec/nafsa_leadership_job_2/
- 17. NAFSA Na>onal Appointed Process
- 18. NAFSA Na>onal Appointed Posi>ons • Academy Coaches • Annual Conference Committee/Local Arrangement Team • Membership Committee members (1 subcommittees) • Leadership Development Committee members (3 subcommittees) • Education Abroad Knowledge Community members (5 subcommittees) • IEL Knowledge Community members (1 subcommittee) • ISSS Knowledge Community members (2 subcommittees) • IEM Knowledge Community members (5 subcommittees) • TLS Knowledge Community members (3 subcommittees) • Education Abroad Regulatory Practice members (2 subcommittees) • ISS Regulatory Practice members (4 subcommittees) • Knowledge Community Coordinating Committee members (2 subcommittees) Note: to view all position descriptions, visit: http://www.nafsa.org/about.sec/nafsa_leadership_job_2/
- 19. Current Leadership Opportuni>es Current National Openings Consular Affairs Subcommittee Liaison (EARP) Country Coordinator (EARP) Member-‐at-‐large, Focus on Conference Coordination (EARP) Trainer Corps Workshop Dean (Trainer Corps) Member, Trainer Corps – TCS (apply in December) Check www.nafsa.org/openpositions throughout the year.
- 20. Na>onal Applica>on Process Step 1: Complete and Submit the Online Application at www.nafsa.org/applynow Step 2: Update your PIEE Go to www.nafsa.org/openpositions to find positions currently open Email leadership@nafsa.org for questions or for assistance EA
- 21. Meet Leader from Region XII Ryan Larsen Region XII Chair Assistant Director for Education Abroad University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- 22. Region XII’s Elected Posi>ons • Chair-‐elect • Chair • Past Chair, Regional Affairs Committee (RAC)
- 23. Region XII’s Appointed Posi>ons • Treasurer • KC Education Abroad Liaison • KC Teaching, Learning, & Scholarship Liaison • KC International Education Leadership Liaison • KC International Students & Services Liaison • KC International Enrollment Management (formerly RAP) Liaison • Regulatory Ombuds (2 positions) • English Language Training & Administration Liaison • Sponsored Program Administration Liaison • Conference Planning Coordinator • Conference Planning Coordinator Apprentice • Membership / Networking Coordinator • Communications Coordinator • NAFSA Academy Coach
- 24. Current Leadership Opportuni>es Current and Upcoming Openings in our Region Reg Ombudsman/Scholars Education and Training Coordinator Conference planning committee for San Diego Region XII will have additional openings for team positions starting in January 2013
- 25. Region XII’s Applica>on Process Step 1: Contact David Diamond (Chair Elect) at david@gseabroad.com Step 2: Update your PIEE profile Contact the regional team for information and assistance
- 26. Try these Leadership Opportuni>es Have you thought about… Joining the Trainer Corps? Being a KC Network Coordinator? Trainer Corps members are NAFSA Each Knowledge Community (KC) needs volunteer leaders who serve as trainers Professional Network Leaders and for Core Education Program and On-‐ Coordinators to provide oversight and Demand workshops at the national, coordination of the network Web pages, regional, and local levels the primary vehicle of each KC for disseminating knowledge and information Applications for 2013 will be accepted View the library of all positions: starting December 2012. http://www.nafsa.org/openpositions
- 27. More Ways to Serve NAFSA and IE Contribute to NAFSA Publications NAFSA.News International Educator NAFSA Blog Serve on Task Forces (short-‐time commitment) Support state-‐level initiatives promoting international education Mentor at Regional and Annual Conferences
- 28. There’s a place for YOU! Visit the NAFSA Job Registry Join grassroots advocacy for IE http://jobregistry.nafsa.org/ www.connectingourworld.org Complete your PIEE! Write to www.nafsa.org/piee leadership@nafsa.org for assistance Present a session next year Talk to your state and regional team leaders Ask about the Academy for International Volunteer at Education Check for open positions throughout the NAFSA conferences year www.nafsa.org/openpositions SK
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