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Currently Seeking Submissions
AIEA seeks to broaden the knowledge base and perspectives of IE leaders by sharing with them substantive and practical information about various aspects of the international office. While leaders typically oversee multiple operations, they are generally responsible for the day-to-day management of only a few of them. This series enriches familiarity with the areas covered and better prepares them to engage with their peers as well as their colleagues within the department or on campus.
Note: The series name was “What SIOs Should Know About…” prior to September 2025.
Submission Guidelines
For this series, international education leaders are invited to choose one of the topics below and write five paragraphs of 175-225 words each, addressing the five things IE leaders should know about the topic.
- Education abroad
- English as a Second Language
- Exchange scholars
- F-1 students
- Financial Resources for International Office
- International recruitment
- Pathway programs
- Working with the Alumni Office
Basic Information
- Name
- Title
- Time Serving in the Role to Date
- Institution
- Brief Description of the Institution (50 words)
- Brief Bio (75 words)
Note: Word counts are suggested.
All submissions will be reviewed by the AIEA Publications and Resources Committee.
Please send submissions to committee chair Blair Thomson (blair@olemiss.edu).
5 Things International Education Leaders Should Know About Partnerships in Times of Crisis
Helena Kaufman, Carleton College
October 2025
Collegiality is not just for times of crisis but it is often in a time of crisis that we depend on our partners most – a lesson learned (well?) during the COVID pandemic. Yet these partnerships are often easier to establish than they are to manage, especially in a crisis. There can be struggles with power imbalances, liabilities, and legal issues. There are often divergent definitions of “standards” and institutional goals. How can we build partnerships that are able to withstand difficult times? This publication highlights five key insights to remind us of why cooperation and collegiality are essential.
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What SIOs Should Know About the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Jolynn Shoemaker, University of California, Davis
Joanna Regulska, University of California, Davis
June 2024
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), was adopted unanimously by every UN member state in 2015. The SDGs are a powerful platform for action because they are accepted by all countries in the world. The shared commitment provides a foundation for higher education internationalization efforts, including institutional partnerships, academic cooperation, global learning, and community engagement locally and globally. The important role of higher education institutions is recognized in the 2030 Agenda. Higher education institutions need to be intentional in integrating the SDGs throughout teaching, research, service and operations. This publication explores 5 key considerations to know.
5 Things an SIO Should Know About Community Colleges
Kati Bell, Dominican University of California
Wojciech (Voytek) Wloch, College of Lake County
May 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, community colleges have emerged as pivotal players in international education, offering diverse and accessible pathways for students around the globe. For a Senior International Officer (SIO), navigating the complexities of international student enrollment and study abroad programs, understanding the unique opportunities and challenges inherent in community colleges is crucial. This publication shares five essential insights.
5 Things an SIO Should Know About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Kati Bell, Dominican University of California
May 2024
In the complex ecosystem of higher education, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives are not just moral imperatives but strategic ones that enhance the educational environment and prepare students for a globalized world. For Senior International Officers (SIOs) tasked with fostering an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for students from diverse backgrounds, understanding the nuances of DEIB efforts is crucial. This publication provides five key insights that SIOs should be aware of when navigating and contributing to DEIB initiatives in higher education.
What SIOs Should Know about English Language Programs (intensive, pathway, and support courses)
Cheryl Delk-Le Good, EnglishUSA
Contributors:
Blair McElroy, J.D., University of Mississippi
Wojciech (Voytek) Wloch, Ed.D., College of Lake County
December 2023
Campus English language programs (ELPs) have an intrinsic value to HEIS as illustrated by the student support they offer, aiding wider recruitment efforts, and contributing to internationalization and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts—all beyond the revenue they may generate. English language program enrollments fluctuate more drastically than degree-seeking student enrollments given that the time commitment is shorter and decisions are more immediately affected (both positively and negatively) by geopolitical and economic changes, so an understanding of the various ways an ELP can contribute to overall higher education internationalization efforts is as significant as it is complex. This publication evaluates a number of key contributions ELPs offer.
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