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Washington Update: International Education and Advocacy

Washington Update: International Education and Advocacy. Steve Bell Old Dominion University Interim Executive Director, International Programs Director, Study Abroad Kari Lantos NAFSA Manager, Grassroots Outreach Fanta Aw American University Assistant Vice President, Campus Life

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Washington Update: International Education and Advocacy

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  1. Washington Update: International Education and Advocacy Steve BellOld Dominion University • Interim Executive Director, International Programs • Director, Study Abroad Kari Lantos NAFSA • Manager, Grassroots Outreach Fanta Aw American University • Assistant Vice President, Campus Life • Director, International Student and Scholar Services

  2. What is Grassroots Advocacy? • We all have a role to play • Passion for Issue • Activating Members • Constituent Influence • No Special Skills • Skills Can Be Learned • On-Going Process • Many Ways to Be Active

  3. 2007 Public Policy Successes • House and Senate reintroduce the Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act • Unanimous passage in the House of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Act of 2007 • NAFSA participates in immigration reform debate

  4. 2008 Public Policy Successes • OPT extended for STEM students • NAFSA’s outreach to presidential candidates • Representatives from major campaigns participate in annual conference panel • “Stand Up for Simon” advocacy campaign • ACTION Act of 2008 introduced in the Senate • NLGA passes resolution supporting an U.S. International Education policy

  5. 2009 Public Policy Successes • Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act reintroduced • President Obama supports international education • State Department announcement regarding visa applications

  6. Who Else is Lobbying Congress? • As of September 30, 2009: • 14,847 registered lobbyists • 5,700 registered lobbying organizations • Representing just over 20,000 clients

  7. Legislative Issues • Simon Study Abroad Act • Immigration Reform

  8. It’s a process • Legislation doesn’t pass overnight • Can take years to get passed • Takes patience and persistence

  9. NAFSA Grassroots Tools

  10. How to Get Involved • Take Action • Register for ACT • Blog • Facebook • Twitter • Advocacy Day 2010

  11. Take Action Center

  12. Advocacy Centered Team

  13. NAFSA Blog

  14. Simon Facebook

  15. Twitter

  16. Advocacy Day

  17. Recruiting More Supporters? • Think about people who benefit from legislation you’re writing on • Think about people who come in contact with your international and study abroad students • Include faculty, colleagues, students, alumni, host parents, study abroad parents, etc. • IEW events • Study Abroad Re-entry Conferences

  18. Questions

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