Full Schedule

12:00 AM – 12:01 AM PDT

Teach Like a Rock Star

Location: Grand Ballroom B

Chair and Presenter: – Creative-Lee Speaking

Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)

12:00 AM – 12:01 AM PDT

Student Bloggers: Leverage your Network to Recruit Internationally

Location: Salon II

Chair and Presenter: – Study in the USA

Presenter: – Truckee Meadows Community College

Shared Interest (SI)

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

F-1 Beginner

Location: Salon 1

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

Management Development Program

These presentations require an additional registration fee.

Location: Salon II

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

Personal Needs Room

Location: Salon VIII

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

F-1 Student Advisor Intermediate

Location: Salon 1

Trainer: – California Lutheran University

Lead Trainer: – University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

Trainer: – International American University

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

Management Development Program

Location: Salon II

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

Personal Needs Room

Location: Salon VIII

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

Registration and Information Desk

Location: Grand Ballroom Hall

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Downtown Disney Scavenger Hunt

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT

Mindful Meditation

Location: Sports Deck

Chair & Presenter:

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT

OC Book Club

Location: Garden 1

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

Registration and Information Desk

Location: Grand Ballroom Hall

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT

Newcomer's Session

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Facilitator: – University of California - Davis

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Management Development Program

Location: Salon II

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

Personal Needs Room

Location: Salon VIII

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PDT

Opening Day Coffee Break

Location: Grand Ballroom Hall

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PDT

Behind the Consular Curtain

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Presenter: – Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP

Chair and Presenter: – Glendale Community College

Presenter: – David Strashnoy Law, PC

Presenter: – Ware|Immigration

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PDT

Efficient and Effective Strategies for Engagement

Location: Garden 2

Presenter: – Homebase

Presenter: – UC Davis, Services for International Students and Scholars

Chair & Presenter: – University of California, Davis

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PDT

I Put a Spell on You- Now You're My Colleague

Location: Salon 1

Chair and Presenter: – UCLA Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars

Co-Presenter: – UCLA Dashew Center for International Students Scholars

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PDT

School Policy or Immigration Regulation?

Location: Grand Ballroom D

Presenter: – Los Angeles Film School

Chair and Presenter: – California Institute of Advanced Management

Shared Interest (SI)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PDT

What Can International Educators Learn from Peacebuilding?

Location: Salon III

Chair and Presenter: – Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Shared Interest (SI)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

Department of State and Visas Consular Affairs: Current Issues

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Chair and Presenter: – UC Davis

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

Into the Future Empathy & Advising in the ChatGPT era

Location: Grand Ballroom D

Chair and Presenter: – Santa Clara University, School Of Law, Center For Global Law And Policy

Co-Presenter: – Santa Clara University

Shared Interest (SI)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

Leveraging and Best Practices of Region XII's Study State Consortia

Location: Salon III

Chair and Presenter: – U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service

Presenter: – U.S. Department of Commerce

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

Leveraging Immigration Counsel - Supporting your Community Through Immigration Counsel

Location: Garden 1

Presenter: – UC Berkeley - Berkeley Intl Office

Chair and Presenter: – University of Southern California

Presenter: – SGG Immigration LLP

Presenter: – JPL/Caltech

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

Virtual Transition and Language Support Program for Incoming International Students

Location: Salon 1

Presenter: – Lafayette College

Chair and Presenter: – Lafayette College

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

What's in Your Backpack?

Location: Garden 2

Chair and Presenter: – Los Angeles City College

Education Abroad (EA)

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PDT

Mentorship/Resume Review Session

Location: Salon IV

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT

Eco-Friendly Crafting: Create Your Own Recycled T-Shirt Beach Tote Bag

Location: Garden 1

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM PDT

J-Won: Winning Strategies for J-1 English Proficiency

Location: Salon 1

Chair and Presenter: – Homebase

Co-Presenter: – Brigham Young University International Services

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM PDT

Smooth Like Butter: Allies Like no Other, Spreading International Support

Location: Salon III

Chair and Presenter: – UCLA Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars

Co-Presenter: – UCLA Dashew Center for International Students Scholars

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM PDT

The Future of English Language Assessment…Without Testing

Location: Garden 2

Chair & Presenter: – ETS

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM PDT

The New Education System of India

Location: Salon II

Chair and Presenter: – ACREVS Inc

International Education Leadership (IEL)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM PDT

ICEF Agent Voice 2024

Location: Salon III

Chair and Presenter: – ICEF

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM PDT

Immigration 101: An In-Depth Exploration of the U.S. Immigration System

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Chair and Presenter: – Santa Clara University, School Of Law, Center For Global Law And Policy

Co-Presenter: – Reddy & Neumann, P.C.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM PDT

Research Updates 2024

Location: Garden 1

Presenter: – Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Chair and Presenter: – Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM PDT

Small Changes, Big Impact: Setting Attainable Sustainability Goals

Location: Garden 2

Presenter: – UC San Diego Study Abroad

Chair and Presenter: – CEA CAPA

Presenter: – UC San Diego

Education Abroad (EA)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM PDT

Student and Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues

Location: Grand Ballroom B

Chair and Presenter: – UC Davis

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT

Afternoon Coffee Break

Location: Grand Ballroom Hall

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT

Mentorship/Resume Review Session

Location: Salon IV

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PDT

KC Education Abroad Open Meeting

Location: Garden 2

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PDT

KC IEM Roundtable

Location: Garden 1

Facilitator: – California Institute of Advanced Management

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PDT

KC ISSS International Student and Scholar Advisor Open Meeting

Location: Grand Ballroom D

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PDT

KC TLS/IEL Open Meeting

Location: Salon 1

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

KC Community College Open Meeting

Location: Salon II

Chair & Presenter: – Contra Costa Community College District

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

KC ISSS Reception

Location: OC Brewhouse

Sponsored By

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

KC EA Networking

Location: Garden 2

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Opening Reception: We're All Ears!

Location: North Tower Pool

Sponsored By

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT

Rainbow SIG Trivia Night

Location: Grand Ballroom D

Chair: – University Of Southern California - Office of International Services

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT

OC Book Club

Location: Garden 1

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM PDT

Academic and Career Advising with Immigration Options in Mind

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Chair and Presenter: – McCandlish Holton, PC

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

8:00 AM – 8:50 PM PDT

Financial Aid Challenges for Study Abroad

Location: Grand Ballroom D

Chair and Presenter: – University of Hawaii at Mānoa

Panelist: – Institute For Shipboard Education/Semester At Sea�

Co-Presenter: – University Of Hawaii At Manoa

Co-Presenter: – Colorado State University

Education Abroad (EA)

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM PDT

Small ISSS Office Survival Skills

Location: Garden 1

Presenter: – Homebase

Chair and Presenter: – Chapman University

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM PDT

Submitting Successful Proposals for the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo

Location: Grand Ballroom B

Chair and Presenter: – Northwestern University

Presenter: – San Jose State University

Shared Interest (SI)

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM PDT

The New DEI: Prospects for International Services

Location: Salon II

Chair and Presenter: – University of California, Davis

Co-Presenter: – UC Davis

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT

Registration and Information Desk

Location: Grand Ballroom Hall

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

Personal Needs Room

Location: Salon VIII

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT

Morning Coffee Break

Location: Grand Ballroom Hall

Sponsored By

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PDT

A Crisis Toolkit: Collaboration in Navigating International Student Crises

Location: Salon 1

Presenter: – FIDM - Los Angeles, CA

Presenter: – University of San Diego

Chair and Presenter: – International Student Insurance

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PDT

Charting Safe Seas: Navigating Risk Management in Education Abroad

Location: Grand Ballroom D

Chair and Presenter: – UCSF

Co-Presenter: – University of California Davis

Co-Presenter: – UC Irvine Study Abroad Center

Education Abroad (EA)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PDT

Creating an International Student Ambassador Program: Enhancing Global Education

Location: Garden 2

Chair and Presenter: – Los Angeles City College

Presenter: – El Camino Community College

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PDT

Listserve LIVE! - Analyzing Regulatory Issues and Maximizing Resources

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Chair and Presenter: – Glendale Community College

Co-Presenter: – UC Law San Francisco

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

DACA Affirmative Relief - Latest Developments

Location: Salon 1

Presenter: – UC Berkeley - Berkeley Intl Office

Chair and Presenter: – University of Southern California

Presenter: – SGG Immigration LLP

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

Department of State Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Chair & Presenter: – University Of Southern California - Office of International Services

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

Finding a Home Away From Home

Location: Grand Ballroom D

Chair and Presenter: – University of California - Davis

Presenter: – Homebase

Presenter: – University of California, Davis

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

Industry Focused Study Abroad Programs: The Modern and Inclusive Option

Location: Garden 1

Presenter: – University of Roehampton

Chair and Presenter: – University of Strathclyde

Education Abroad (EA)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PDT

IRS Updates - CAA Process & Free Tax Preparation Coalition

Location: Grand Ballroom B

Chair and Presenter: – Internal Revenue Service

Shared Interest (SI)

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PDT

Mentorship/Resume Review Session

Location: Salon IV

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT

Surfs Up: Decorate Your Own Surfboard Ornaments!

Location: Garden 2

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PDT

Change Management: Paving the Way for Lasting Success

Location: Garden 1

Chair and Presenter: – Via TRM

Shared Interest (SI)

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PDT

CIS Ombudsman (DHS)

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Chair & Presenter: – University Of Southern California - Office of International Services

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PDT

Competing Globally, U.S. Federal Government Resources Strengthening U.S. International Education

Location: Salon II

Presenter: – U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Chair and Presenter: – U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service

Presenter: – U.S. Department of Commerce

Co-Presenter: – Department of Homeland Security - Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

Co-Presenter: – Student Visitor Exchange Program

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PDT

Green Card Pathways for Students and Faculty/Staff on Humanitarian Visas

Location: Salon 1

Presenter: – Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

Chair and Presenter: – Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PDT

Surfing into Success: Harnessing the NAFSA Academy for Professional Growth

Location: Grand Ballroom D

Presenter: – UC Davis

Presenter: – University of California, Irvine

Presenter: – Scottsdale Community College

Chair and Presenter: – UCSF

Shared Interest (SI)

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PDT

Travel risk assessments based on individual risk factors.

Location: Grand Ballroom B

Chair and Presenter: – University of California Davis

Education Abroad (EA)

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PDT

BMcPIE Annual Open Meeting (Region XII)

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Facilitator: – Colorado State University

Shared Interest (SI)

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PDT

Caregivers in International Education

Location: Garden 2

Facilitator: – University of San Diego

Co-Presenter: – UCSF

Shared Interest (SI)

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PDT

Christian SIG

Location: Grand Ballroom B

Facilitator: – ACMI

Shared Interest (SI)

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PDT

Graduate Level Study Abroad Roundtable

Location: Garden 1

Facilitator: – Santa Clara University, School Of Law, Center For Global Law And Policy

Education Abroad (EA)

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PDT

IEM MIG Meeting

Location: Salon II

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PDT

One Person Office (OPO) Member Interest Group (MIG) Open Meeting

Location: Grand Ballroom D

Facilitator: – UC Law San Francisco

Shared Interest (SI)

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT

Rainbow SIG Open Meeting

Location: Salon 1

Facilitator: – University Of Southern California - Office of International Services

Shared Interest (SI)

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT

Mentorship/Resume Review Session

Location: Salon IV

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PDT

Hawaii and Pacific Islands District Meeting

Location: Garden 2

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PDT

Nevada District Meeting

Location: Garden 1

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PDT

Northern California District Meeting

Location: Grand Ballroom D

Facilitator: – Santa Clara University, School Of Law, Center For Global Law And Policy

Facilitator: – UC Davis

Shared Interest (SI)

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PDT

Southern California District Meeting

Location: Grand Ballroom B

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Graduate International Connection Podcasts

Location: Grand Ballroom Hall

Chair and Presenter: – University of California, Irvine

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Wellbeing Barometer: English proficiency as foundation of international student success

Location: Grand Ballroom Hall

Chair and Presenter: – IELTS USA

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PDT

Surf's Up Bash: Let's Get Engaged!

Location: Grand Ballroom Hall

Sponsored By Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT

Registration and Information Desk

Location: Grand Ballroom Hall

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT

Personal Needs Room

Location: Salon VIII

8:30 AM – 9:20 AM PDT

Latest Updates on President Biden's New Immigration Actions

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Chair and Presenter: – Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP

Co-Presenter: – Loyola Marymount University

Co-Presenter: – California State University-Long Beach

Co-Presenter: – Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

8:30 AM – 9:20 AM PDT

Updated Challenges and Best Practices with Indian Academic Documents

Location: Garden 2

Chair and Presenter: – Scholaro, Inc.

Chair & Presenter: – Scholaro, Inc.

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

8:30 AM – 9:20 AM PDT

Using Design Thinking in International Education Teams

Location: Grand Ballroom B

Chair and Presenter: – Santa Clara University, School Of Law, Center For Global Law And Policy

Co-Presenter: – Santa Clara University

Shared Interest (SI)

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM PDT

Education Abroad Visas: Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisors

Location: Garden 1

Chair and Presenter: – University of Hawaii at Mānoa

Co-Presenter: – University Of Hawaii At Manoa

Co-Presenter: – University of California Education Abroad Program

Co-Presenter: – University of California-Davis

Education Abroad (EA)

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM PDT

Global Recruitment on a Budget: Guide to Using Agencies Effectively

Location: Garden 2

Presenter: – EduBookings.com

Chair and Presenter: – ICEF

International Enrollment Management (IEM)

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM PDT

How Accessible Are We Really?

Location: Grand Ballroom B

Presenter: – Berkeley Study Abroad

Chair and Presenter: – IFSA: Institute for Study Abroad

Education Abroad (EA)

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM PDT

Leveraging Partnerships for Innovative Student Global Learning

Location: Salon 1

Chair and Presenter: – UC Davis

Shared Interest (SI)

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM PDT

Risky Business? Start-Ups for International Students

Location: Grand Ballroom E

Chair and Presenter: – Santa Clara University, School Of Law, Center For Global Law And Policy

Co-Presenter: – Reddy & Neumann, P.C.

Co-Presenter: – Santa Clara University

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PDT

Closing Brunch

Location: Royal Ballroom