Not able to make it to NAFSA in person this year? Please join the Rainbow SIG for a virtual pre-NAFSA restorative circle! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Bo6pT99WvhR6o8Z79 Restorative circles create a …
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act, a panel of early career international exchange professionals with diverse disabilities share their experiences with access and inclusion. …
Body diversity is a vital (and often overlooked) topic in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts for international education. Antifatness and size discrimination create inequitable experiences for plus-size students. This …
This session outlines how education abroad professionals can allow for students to be their most authentic selves abroad and embrace queer joy. Panelists share personal narratives from students and colleagues, …
This session equips participants with strategies to respond to identity-based incidents abroad and promote safety, resilience, and inclusivity. Through guided discussions, case studies, and practical demonstrations, attendees learn key response …
In this session, audiences can learn about NAFSA’s Representation, Inclusion, Support and Empowerment (RISE) Fellowship Program. RISE fellows will share how the fellowship has helped their professional development. There will …
Join this interactive session to explore the topic of identity and better understand how to help students cultivate identities as global citizens. Together, reflect on how identity can be salient …
Attacks on LGBTQ+ people are on the rise, fueled by national hate groups pushing for the freedom to discriminate without consequence. Trans, non-binary, and queer communities are facing increasing levels …
Supporting LGBTQ+ students abroad requires culturally aware guidance and proactive planning. This webinar empowers study abroad professionals with the tools to navigate destination-specific challenges, address safety concerns, and uphold students’ …
In an era of rapid global change, education abroad professionals must be equipped with tools and strategies to navigate disruption and foster student success abroad. Through interactive sessions and expert …
The 2025 Leadership Institute invites LGBTQ+ leaders to gather in community, grounded in purpose and mutual support. This year, we center collective care, trans and gender expansive leadership, and intersectional …
In her book, Teaching Queer: Radical Possibilities for Writing and Knowing, Stacey Waite writes that learning is akin to grieving as learners discover that the world is not what they …
This presentation will examine Michigan State University's Office for Education Abroad housing policy and subsequent iterations to provide education abroad practitioners with an case study surrounding both the nuances and …
This session explores best practices for advising LGBTQ+ students in education abroad, informed by recent research on the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ students and effective advising approaches. Participants will gain …
Conversations about queerness in global education often stop at risk. This session does not. Instead, it examines what global education gains when queerness is treated as knowledge rather than something …