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Academy for International Education – Is it for you?

Join the Academy for International Education to gain a comprehensive understanding of international education, access valuable resources, and build a network of industry professionals. Prepare to become a valuable international education resource at your institution.

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Academy for International Education – Is it for you?

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  1. Academy for International Education – Is it for you?

  2. Academy Objectives • Expose you to a broad overview of international education • Provide access to international education professionals and resources through coaches, training and networking • Prepare you to serve as an international education resource at your institution • Help you build a network of international education colleagues to aid your professional development

  3. The Academy for International Education • Regionally supported 9-month program • Coach – trainee 1 to 5 ratio • Three training components • Spring Training (Atlanta - March 5-8, 2008) • NAFSA National Conference (Washington, DC – May 25-30, 2008) • Fall Regional Conference (October/November 2008)

  4. The Academy for International Education Provides: • An Introduction to International Education • A Flexible curriculum to address your needs • Training to strengthen your ability to establish, expand, and lead international education programs and services • Lots of Networking - nationally, regionally “I appreciate the exposure to the broad range of international education and to the models of best practices that I have seen.” --Academy II graduate

  5. All part of the package In addition to: • a coach to guide your year of learning • specialized training opportunities not available anywhere else • 70+ new best friends

  6. Academy Trainees also get… • Free NAFSA membership for 18 months • Free Annual conference registration • 1 free preconference workshop at Annual Conference • Regional conference registration free or reduced • Preconference workshop at the regional conference free or reduced • Total Value = over $3,000

  7. Role of Coach What your coach will do: • Serve as a resource to group of trainees by • Responding to questions • Directing trainees to appropriate resources, other colleagues • Helping trainees “learn how to learn” in the NAFSA environment • Listen actively • Provide feedback • Provide guidance

  8. Role of Trainee What can you do to get the most out of your Academy experience? • Participate fully and actively • Attend all Academy trainings and sessions • Use your peer group as resource • Ask your coach for feedback and guidance • Follow through

  9. How do I apply? • Application available on the NAFSA website • Application deadline = December 1, 2007 • Program fee - $1575

  10. Questions?

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