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NAFSA's International Educator podcast brings you a new episode each month, covering trends in the field of international education, news in context, thought leadership, and more. Read IE anytime at nafsa.org/ie.

  1. Ben Nelson: How Innovation and Technology Can Solve Higher Education's Biggest Challenges

    02/07/2024

    Ben Nelson: How Innovation and Technology Can Solve Higher Education's Biggest Challenges

    We're back! This episode of the International Educator podcast is the first in a mini series about innovation and technology. We spoke with Ben Nelson, founder and CEO of Minerva Project and a founder of Minerva University. In a time when many people and institutions claim to be innovators, Ben is a true disruptor and innovator in the higher education space, challenging the existing paradigm. In this interview, Ben talks about what the term “innovation” means to him; the inspiration behind creating Minerva; how AI and other technology can support and enhance education; why global education in particular can benefit from emerging technologies; the biggest challenges facing higher education and how to move the needle; and how his own thinking about these ideas has evolved. Agree? Disagree? We want to hear from you. Email us at editor@nafsa.org.

    43 min
  2. Fanta Aw: Planting Seeds with NAFSA’s New CEO

    03/09/2023

    Fanta Aw: Planting Seeds with NAFSA’s New CEO

    This month, longtime member and previous NAFSA president Fanta Aw assumes the role of NAFSA’s CEO and Executive Director. Originally from Mali, Aw came to the United States as an international student at American University, where she spent both her academic and professional careers to this point. Most recently, she was vice president of undergraduate enrollment, student life, and inclusive excellence. (Read more about Aw in NAFSA’s press release announcing her appointment as CEO.) In this interview, Aw shares memories and pivotal moments from her time as an engaged NAFSA member and member-leader, what excites her about her new position, and her vision and priorities for both the association and the field of international education. Read the interview in the March issue of International Educator.

    34 min
  3. Voices from the Field: Advancing DEI in International Education

    02/17/2023

    Voices from the Field: Advancing DEI in International Education

    This episode of the IE  podcast brings you insight from four professionals in the field who are working to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in international education. You'll hear from: Jewell Winn, Tennessee State UniversityLysette Davi, Arizona State UniversityMarcus King, Prairie View A&M UniversityAdriana Smith, AIFS AbroadThey share their motivations, how they support students from diverse backgrounds, and how they create inclusive international experience for all students—particularly those who have been historically marginalized in higher education. Read these interview—plus on additional interview—in the February issue of International Educator.

    1h 1m
  4. Making the Grade: A Scorecard for Government Agencies, Congress, and the White House

    11/14/2022

    Making the Grade: A Scorecard for Government Agencies, Congress, and the White House

    NAFSA liaises with many different government agencies on behalf of, and in the interest of, its members and the students they serve. In addition, NAFSA advocates and works with Congress and the White House on a number of policy priorities.   At the midpoint of the Biden administration, how are those government agencies and policymakers faring? In this episode of the IE Podcast, NAFSA's Steve Springer and Erica Stewart give a progress report—complete with letter grades—on these agencies, Congress, and the White House. Who gets an A+ and who needs improvement? NAFSA Resources and Links: NAFSA’s priorities for the Biden administrationNAFSA regulatory news and announcementsRecorded session featuring USCISNAFSA Advocacy Day“What the White House National Security Strategy Gets Right—and Leaves Out” blog postNAFSA’s advocacy campaigns and updatesInterview with Bertha Anderson, Chief of Public Engagement for the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman

    37 min
  5. Hispanic Heritage Month: Elevating Voices in the Field

    10/13/2022

    Hispanic Heritage Month: Elevating Voices in the Field

    To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, this episode of the IE podcast is a conversation with Lysette Davi at University of Arizona and Frances Santiago of University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez. They share their career journeys in international education, perspectives on diversifying the profession, challenges and successes in serving the Hispanic student population on their campuses, what international educators on all campuses can do to better serve these students, and more.

    49 min
  6. What to Know About the New IE Competencies: Behind the Scenes with the Competencies Commission

    07/11/2022

    What to Know About the New IE Competencies: Behind the Scenes with the Competencies Commission

    In this episode of the IE Podcast, we're going behind the scenes of the newly refreshed International Education Competencies 2.0 (IE Competencies 2.0) with Holly Hudson and Marcel Bolintiam. Holly and Marcel are two members of the Competencies Commission, the group of NAFSA members and leaders who were nominated by their peers to create the new edition of the IE Competencies. They give a glimpse into what's changed since 2015, when the original IE Competencies was published, why certain changes were made, how the commission approached this work, the value the IE Competencies 2.0 brings to the field, and how international educators in all knowledge communities can use the document in their everyday work. Find the IE Competencies 2.0 in the NAFSA Shop.

    28 min
  7. Ailsa Lamont: “A Window of Opportunity” to Address the Climate Crisis

    05/12/2022

    Ailsa Lamont: “A Window of Opportunity” to Address the Climate Crisis

    Conversations around sustainability in international education have increased in recent years, and there is a growing contingent of international educators who are mobilizing for action to address the climate crisis. One key voice is Ailsa Lamont, who is the director of Pomegranate Global, an international education consulting group that offers a range of climate action services. Based in Australia, Ailsa currently serves as president of CANIE, the Climate Action Network for International Educators, which she co-founded in 2020. She is also one of NAFSA’s 2020-2021 Senior Fellows, a group that wrote the white paper titled Sustainability in International Education. In this episode of the IE Podcast, we spoke with Ailsa about:  her background in international education and interest in climate change, and how they intersect; the biggest misconceptions and assumptions people in international education have about the climate crisis; the challenges when it comes to sustainability in international education, as well as the opportunities to address those challenges; and practical ways international educators can make a difference in addressing the climate crisis on their campuses.More information and resources: CANIEPomegranate GlobalSustainability in International Education“Environmental Sustainability and Internationalization: Challenges and Opportunities”“Creating a Path Forward: International Education, Climate Change, and Sustainability”

    31 min
  8. International Alumni in Action: Conversations about Service, Innovation, and Impact — Part 2

    04/27/2022

    International Alumni in Action: Conversations about Service, Innovation, and Impact — Part 2

    This month on the International Educator podcast is a two-part episode featuring conversations with contributors to NAFSA’s recent book, Engaging International Alumni as Strategic Partners, and other experts on this topic. In Part 2 of the episode, Maria Gallo and Kevin Fleming discuss the intersection of transformational philanthropy and international alumni engagement. Maria and Kevin co-authored a chapter on this topic in Engaging International Alumni, and their conversation covers:  the difference between transformational philanthropy and traditional philanthropy;why institutions should involved international alumni in philanthropy efforts;examples of success in this area;how the pandemic changed the way institutions leverage their international alumni networks; andtheir personal experiences that contributed to their expertise in this area.Register now! NAFSA is proud to offer a workshop around this topic at the NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado.  Learn more about "The Hidden Power of International Alumni Relations," which will take place Wednesday, June 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Resources and links: Engaging International Alumni as Strategic PartnersKeep in Touch EducationThe Alumni Way: Building Lifelong Value from Your University Investment Prosper Nonprofit Advisors“The Pots of Water Framework for Alumni Engagement”

    34 min
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NAFSA's International Educator podcast brings you a new episode each month, covering trends in the field of international education, news in context, thought leadership, and more. Read IE anytime at nafsa.org/ie.

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    2021 - 2024
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