Exposition May 28-31, 2013

8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.
PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Basics of Effective U.S. International
Admissions {23} $
Room 241
Learn the fundamentals of a U.S.
international admissions office, including
institutional policies, admissions process,
office procedures, and an introduction to
recruitment. Credential evaluation will not
be covered.
Basics of Filing Academic H-1B Petitions
{27} $
Room 232
Get the basics on the H-1B filing process.
Learn who qualifies for the program, how
to determine prevailing and actual wage,
how to prepare the Labor Conditions
Application, how to build inspection files,
the I-129, and how to file for dependents.
Designed for U.S. advisers who are new to
the H-1B program.
F-1 Student Advising for Beginners {28}
Room 223
Learn how to handle the most common
requests made of new U.S. Designated
School Officials (DSOs). Topics covered
include issuing I-20s, maintaining status,
employment, practical training, travel and
reentry, and program extensions.
F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate {29}
Room 222
Focusing on the “gray” areas, this
workshop explores the nuances of
advising F-1 students on maintenance of
status, travel, transfers, employment,
change of status, and reinstatement.
J-1 Advising for Beginners {30}
Room 226
Get the basics on J-1 regulations including
eligibility, DS 2019s, health insurance,
maintenance of status, extension,
transfer, 212(e), repeat participation, and
employment.
J-1 Regulations: Advanced {31}
Room 240
Experienced U.S. Responsible and
Alternate Responsible Officers (RO/AROs)
discuss the conceptual foundation,
practical knowledge, and necessary skills
for advising on more complex J-1 visa
regulations.
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8:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKSHOPS ONLINE AT www.nafsa.org/ac13workshops
NAFSA Career Center
Room 124
The Career Center provides employers and
job seekers with the chance to connect
and learn more about opportunities in the
field of international education. Visit the
Career Center for a list of activities taking
place throughout the week.
9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Beyond Management: Leadership for
Comprehensive Internationalization
{21} $
Room 225
The leadership capacities of senior
international officers (SIOs) are vital to
successful comprehensive
internationalization programs on U.S.
campuses. New and aspiring SIOs examine
critical elements of leadership and explore
strengths necessary to be effective
change agents.
Mobility Within Europe and Beyond: EU
Initiatives Impacting International
Education {16} $
Room 230
Gain insight into the growing potential for
strengthening cooperation with European
higher education institutions. Learn how
two European initiatives within
international education, Erasmus for All
and Tuning USA, will impact learning
abroad opportunities for up to 5 million
people and facilitate the process of credit
transfer between the United States and
European Union.
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
OPEN MEETING
Orientation for Participants Based
Outside the United States
Room 274
This orientation is about making the most
of the NAFSA annual conference for
professionals who are based outside the
United States.
10:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M.
NAFSA Bookstore
Plaza Lobby
$
Advanced offering Fee required New this year
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1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Academic Ethics Across Cultures:
Preparing Your Students and Your
Campus {17} $
Room 263
International and study abroad students
may encounter different cultural
definitions of cheating and plagiarism in
their new classrooms. Learn how to
educate students, faculty, and staff to
ensure academic ethics.
Effective Ways to Approach
International Student Recruitment in
China {24} $
Room 264
Learn effective ways to attract Chinese
students, evaluate their applications, and
provide support once they arrive on
campus. Recruiting veterans and China
experts lead interactive exercises and
discussions.
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