NAFSA Association of International Educators

Conferences - the Association provides various workshops and meetings that serve as a forum for the latest developments in International educational exchange. These meetings offer a concentrated opportunity for the exchange of ideas and offer a network for sharing information as it seeks to increase awareness of and support for International education. In 2022 Nafsa was able to return to an in-person meeting for its annual conference and fall regional events with a 60% pre-pandemic return rate. These events remained as in-person meetings in 2023 with high demand and a continued increase towards pre-pandemic attendance levels.

Public policy - represents expenses incurred to link Association members with congress and federal agencies, advocating for support for the exchange programs, removing barriers to exchange, and informing membership of government actions affecting educational exchange.

Member programs and services - represents expenses related to the provision of professional practice support information to members, the coordination and communication of membership benefits to the members and prospective members, and the provision of educational activities designed to support professional development by promoting core competencies, mid-level training needs, and leadership symposium programming to the field.

Regional programs - regional programs are comprised primarily of meeting related activities for specific meetings and workshops at the local level as well as travel assistance for the needs of Nafsa members within their respective geographic areas.

Publications - the Association maintains a website and produces various publications, magazines, and newsletters. These publications represent the Association's commitment to the ongoing enhancement of International educational exchange.