If you are a NAFSA member, you are required to register online; there will not be a registration form sent to you in the mail. Registration fees will increase after October 27, 2006.  Click here to register online: www.nafsaregion8.nafsa.org.

Please be sure to register soon

 If you are not currently a NAFSA member, please click on the following link to download a registration form:  Downloadable Conference Registration

 If you would like to become a member of NAFSA, please click on the following link to learn about membership benefits and join:  http://www.nafsa.org/member_services.ms

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HOTEL INFORMATION

The Washington Marriott is located just steps from historic Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, and Washington DC's central business district. This warm and welcoming hotel is conveniently located near George Washington University, Georgetown University, Kennedy Center, and the Washington Convention Center.  For more information go to :http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/WASWE. 

Call 1-800-228-9290 to make a reservation.Please be sure to mention that you are part of the NAFSA Region 8 Room Block. 

HOTEL ROOM RATES:          Single/Double Room:     $165 plus tax **The Marriott room block with the $165 rate is full**

SUGGESTIONS on other options !!!

1-       Hyatt Regency Crystal City- tel 703-418-1234- about 4 miles away from the Washington Marriott but accessible by Metro (Blue and Orange lines). They have availability at rates in the $220.00’s.

2-       Best Western Hotels: 3 of them in the area a) BW Georgetown (about 1 mile away on New Hampshire Avenue in DC) 202-457-0565; b) BW Capital Skyline (about 2 miles away) in No. VA and tel is 703-488-7500; c) BW Key Bridge (about 1.7 miles away in Rosslyn area of No. VA) accessible by Blue/Orange lines and tel is 703-522-0400.

3-       Holiday Inn; 2 of them in the area that have availability and best is to book them through www.holidayinn.com. The first one if the Holiday Inn Key Bridge (about 1.7 miles away and accessible by Blue/Orange lines of Metro) and the other is Holiday Inn Ballston (in the Ballston area of No. VA about 3.5 miles away and accessible by Orange Line of Metro).

The Conference Hotel is in the Dupont Circle Neighborhood at 1221 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 and borders George Washington University/Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Georgetown and White House are not far, but may require a bus ride. To be within walking distance it is recommended to stay in Dupont Circle or George Washington/Foggy Bottom neighborhoods. You might be able to find good hotel deals on travel websites, but you may want to check to make the neighborhood is near the hotel. Some travel websites like Hotwire.com and priceline.com give you some context for the hotel location with maps.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Conference Reception at the Embassy of Australia and Region VIII 50th Birthday Reception:
The Embassy of Australia will host the conference reception as Region VIII NAFSA turns 50!  Drink Australian wine, enjoy special entertainment, and see pictures of your colleagues from long ago!

On-Site Visit to the Student and Exchange Visitor Headquarters: Heear from the Student and Exchange Visitor Administrators on their turf, with a brief tour of their worksite.

Pre-registration is required for this event and space is limited. Please bring Photo ID for proof of pre-registration and security.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program will host NAFSANs who would like to learn more about SEVP’s current priorities and efforts, and would like to hear questions and concerns from NAFSA members.

Directions:  The nearest metro stop to the hotel is the red line at Dupont Circle, the nearest red line metro stop to the SEVP Headquarters is Gallery Place-Chinatown.   More direct bus routes are also available.  For detailed itineraries, please go to wmata.com.  The hotel address is: 1221 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037; and the SEVP HQ Address is: 425 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20536  Arrival 30 minutes prior to the event is recommended.  The DC Circulator (red bus) seems to be the most direct route. You need $2.00 ($1.00 each way).

Embassy Fair
Embassies from many countries around the world will be available to answer questions and share information with NAFSA Conference participants

Plenary Speaker
Paula Nirschel, Founder and Director of The Initiative to Educate Afghan Women (http://www.ieaw.org/).  Mrs. Nirschel founded the program in 2002 to help educate and strengthen the lives of young women from Afghanistan.  This year there are 30 students at colleges and universities across the country.

EXHIBITORS, SPONSORS AND ADVERTISERS:

Many organizations and businesses help to support this conference by sponsoring events, purchasing advertising, or purchasing space in the exhibition area.  If you would like information on these opportunities for your business or organization, please contact.

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP OFFERINGS:

Wednesday, November 8th

8:00am – 5:00pm

• Professional Practice Workshop: J-1 Regulations - Advanced
• Foundations of International Education:  Beyond Advising ---CANCELED ---
• Foundations of International Education:  Education Abroad Advising
• Foundations of International Education:  Foreign Educational Credentials Analysis

1:00 pm to 5:30 pm & Continued on Thursday, November 9, 8:00 am to 12:30 PM

• Professional Practice Workshop: F-1 Beginners

*** Please note that some sessions are still subject to change!!!

Thursday, November 9th

8:00am-12:00pm

• International Recruitment 101
• Sponsored Programs:  Who, What, When, Where, & How
• International Student/Scholar Tax Advising 101: What You Need to Know

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

• Student and Exchange Visitor Town Hall Meeting at SEVP Headquarters *

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

• New Member Orientation*

2:00-3:15 p.m.

Sessions

• Demystifying A & G Status”
• “Cross-Campus Collaboration for International Student Support”
• “How to Develop a Successful Conversation Partner Program on Your Campus”
• “You Don’t Have to be a Scholar to be a Fullbrighter: How to Capitalize on Fulbright Opportunities for Administrators”
• “Education in Saudi Arabia”
• “Diversity in Education Abroad”
• “Increasing Student Mobility: A Look at the Australian Approach”
• “Beyond the Transfer Form”
• “Global Citizens: The Community Connections Program”

3:45-5:00 p.m.

Sessions

• “How to Have a Successful Visa Interview”
• “International Student/Scholar Tax Advising Challenge”
•  “Helping (non-ESL) Professors Work with ESL Students”
• “Alternative Programs to Study Abroad: Teaching Abroad, Volunteering, Paid Internships”
• “Promoting Education as an Export”
• “Professional Development Opportunities in NAFSA”
• “International Issues for 21st Century Community Colleges”
• “Creating Intercultural Dialogue on Campus Between American and International Students”
• “DHS’s Private Sector Office: From the Government and Here to Help Us”
• “Practical Tools and Solutions: Identifying Fraudulent Credentials”

2:00-5:00 p.m.

• Embassy Fair

6:00-8:00 p.m.

• All Conference Reception and 50th Birthday Party for NAFSA Region VIII at the Australian Embassy *

Friday, November 10

8:00-8:50 a.m.
Sectional Breakfast Meetings for the following Knowledge Communities and Special Areas of Interest:

• International Student and Scholar Services
• Education Abroad
• Recruitment Admissions and Preparation
• Sponsored Program Administration
• One Person Office

9:00-10:15 a.m.

Sessions

• “Vermont Service Center and Regulatory Update”
• “Unpacking Academic Discourse for Student Academic Success”
• “ESOL Students as Ambassadors of International Education”
• “Bye-Be Safe”
• “Creating Magical Moments: International Students Experience Disney’s College Program”
• “eRecruitment: A Dynamic SWOT Analysis”
• “Experiences of International Students on an HBCU Campus: Developing Double-Consciousness?”
• “Managing Visa Challenges for Students Studying Abroad”

10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon

Sessions

• “Managing the PERM Process”
• “Psychosis, Neurosis, or Just Trying to Cope? Recognizing Mental Illness in the International Student”
• “Alleviating Cultural Anxiety for the ESL Learner”
• “ECA Policy, Programs & Grant Process: Promoting International Exchange”
• “A Look at the Education Systems of India and Sri Lanka, As Presented by Educational Attaches”
•  “Globalizing Your Campus? Are Your Faculty and Staff Prepared?”
• “Hot Topics in Education Abroad”
• “Redesign for an Effective F-1 ESL Program”

12:15-2:00 p.m. 

• Plenary Luncheon *

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Sessions

• “Regulatory Ombud Services & Sessions”
• “Green Cards and Tenure Track: Is One Necessary for the Other?”
• “Employment Interviewing Strategies for Non-Native English Speakers”
• “Effective Re-Entry Programs for Returnees from US Academic Programs”
• “How EducationUSA Can Help Your International Recruitment”
• “Conversations Around the World”
• “Now that I’m Home, What Can I Do? Effectively Channeling Your Returned Study Abroad Students”
• “Making Ripples Beyond the Iceberg: Engaging Students in the Culture of Your School, Community and Beyond”

4:00-5:15 p.m.

Sessions

• “ICE and Criminal Law”
• “A Family Affair, Finding a Place for International Student Spouses”
• “Destination IEP: Advising Challenges of LEP Students”
• “Foreign Credential Evaluation Toolbox”
• “Achieving Harmony in the Workplace”
• “Closing the Gap: Orientation and Support Services in the United Kingdom”
• “Intercultural Learning in ESL Teacher Education”

Saturday, November 11

8:30-9:45 a.m.

Sessions

• “J-1 Update”
• “The Right Mix: Mentoring and Integrating International Students”
• “Saudi Students in U.S. Schools: Report from ESL programs”
• “Developing a User –Friendly International Admissions/Pre-Arrival Process”
• “A Fair to Remember” (Study Abroad Fairs

10:15-11:30 a.m.

Sessions

• “H-1B Solutions in Times of Immigrant Visa Retrogression and Cap”
• “Leaving the Tribe for an American Experience”
• “Bridging Cultures Through ESL Students: Intercultural Dialogues in the Classroom”
• “Betwixt and Between: Veterans and Study Abroad”
• “Bringing the World to Your Doorstep”

* No Additional Charge, But Registration Required