2004 Annual NAFSA Conference FBIE-SIG Presentation Foreign Born International Educator SIG Open Meeting 2004 NAFSA 56th Annual Conference, Baltimore Tuesday, May 26 11:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. FBIE SIG Mission Statement The FBIE-SIG strives to provide a forum for NAFSA members to advocate for policy and regulation changes to remove obstacles for current and future foreign-born international education professionals, to serve and support foreign born international educators' professional entry and development, and to promote foreign-born standpoints and perspectives to enrich NAFSA programs and services.

2004 Annual NAFSA Conference FBIE-SIG Presentation AGENDA What is FBIE-SIG: Past, present, and future Join the SIG leadership SIG Committees Small group discussions FBIE-SIG Mentoring Program

2004 Annual NAFSA Conference FBIE-SIG Presentation WHAT IS FBIE-SIG?: A HISTORY “No experience, no working visa: International students entering the field of international education ” presented at San Antonio national conference by 4 FBIEs May Petition drives to form a SIG conducted at regional conferences MayNovJanApril FBIE working group formed to set SIG’s mission statement and a petition for recognition by NAFSA Design Team ratifies the committee and officer organizational structure SIG Design Team formed with a charge of structuring SIG committees and officer positions Oct SIG approved by NAFSA in October

2004 Annual NAFSA Conference FBIE-SIG Presentation WHAT IS FBIE-SIG?: PRESENT… EVENTS AT THIS CONFERENCE FBIE-SIG Leadership MtgMonday Evening FBIE-SIG Open meeting & Mentoring Tuesday Wed. Evening SIG Networking Night Thursday Evening Dance the Night Away Night Out (7:30 p.m.) Promotion at SIG Table (Wednesday also)

2004 Annual NAFSA Conference FBIE-SIG Presentation WHAT IS FBIE-SIG?: FUTURE… SUPPORT & ADVOCACY Supporting FBIE’s career advancement in various venues of international education (i.e. not just CAFSS) and thinking openly about ways we can impact international students and/or international education Through regional and state level sessions on various career paths we have entered and grown Through mentoring program for FBIEs Identifying, promoting, and utilizing FBIE strengths and advantages that advance the state of international education Identify FBIE advantages in each of the functional areas Demonstrate these advantages through research, survey, and/or projects Market these advantages through sessions in Seattle and through FBIEs in NAFSA leadership positions

2004 Annual NAFSA Conference FBIE-SIG Presentation So that… Our interactions with students and colleagues will generate FBIE’s professional development, enrichment, and empowerment.

2004 Annual NAFSA Conference FBIE-SIG Presentation JOIN THE SIG LEADERSHIP (04-05) Term: June 1 to July 30 Remaining officer positions are open to members. Submit application to SIG Coordinator, who will appoint them in June 04 Coordinator-elect-elect is elected by members in May-June 05

2004 Annual NAFSA Conference FBIE-SIG Presentation FBIE COMMITTEES Advocacy & Member Survey Committee This committee develops, implements membership surveys and publishes an annual report. In addition, as member surveys identify key FBIE-related highlights and/or issues, the committee will carry out the advocacy effort to NAFSA leadership. Member Outreach Committee Member Outreach Committee recruits new members and organize social events during a NAFSA National Conference. Mentoring Program Committee This committee designs, promotes, and facilitates FBIE Mentoring Program at the national conference during the Open SIG meeting.

2004 Annual NAFSA Conference FBIE-SIG Presentation FBIE COMMITTEES Program Committee This committee generates program ideas and solicits session proposals for NAFSA regional and national conferences. Committee members are encouraged to organize and facilitate FBIE-SIG open meetings at their respective regional conference. Publicity & Communications Committee The committee develops an overall promotional strategy for the SIG. This committee also develops newsletter, pamphlets or booklets to be disseminated via print and electronic media.

2004 Annual NAFSA Conference FBIE-SIG Presentation FBIE MENTORING PROGRAM Provide network support for students and new professional entering the field. Enhance the existing NAFSA mentoring experience with addition of FBIE perspective