Finding the Way Forward

ABOUT "FINDING THE WAY FORWARD"

Join the International Education Program at NYU Steinhardt for this two-day conference focused on exploring current issues and trends in international education, including how and in what ways US higher education institutions can and should respond to the unprecedented growth in international students, researchers, scholars, and leaders from other countries. The event will also open conversations to the way forward for universities, policymakers, faculty, and international students to address the gap between need and prioritization of international education and cultural exchange in the US and abroad.

• Open to all international education scholars, practitioners, partners, leaders, and students 
• Breakfast, lunch, and reception provided
• Expert panelists from national and global organizations
• Access to the NYU IE program alumni network
• Registration is free, but required 
• Attendance is available in-person at NYU or online via Zoom

This conference is hosted by the International Education Program and generously co-sponsored by the following partners at NYU Steinhardt: Office of the Dean; Office of the Associate Dean for Global Affairs and Experiential Learning; Office of the Vice Dean for Research and Equity; Office of the Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs; Office of Enrollment Management; Department of Applied Statistics, Social Sciences, and Humanities; NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs; NYU Office of Global Services; and other partners. 

FEATURED SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS INCLUDE:

• John Bader, President, Fulbright Association 
• Allan Goodman, CEO, Institute of International Education 
• Joann Ng Hartmann, Senior Impact Officer, NAFSA 
• Philip Hosay, Professor Emeritus of International Education, NYU Steinhardt 
• Ann Morning, Dean of Social Sciences and Vice Dean for Global and Strategic Initiatives, New York University
• Clare Overmann, Former Head of Higher Education Initiatives, IIE 
• Niyati Parekh, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Initiatives and Global Engagement and Professor of Public Health Nutrition, New York University
• Kristie Patten, Counselor to the President, New York University 
• Sarina Rosenthal, Manager of Scholar Placement and Protection Services, Scholars at Risk 
• Lisa Sasson, Associate Dean for Global Affairs and Experiential Learning, NYU Steinhardt 
• Carolyn Sorkin, President, University Passport 
• Raghu Sundaram, Senior Vice Chancellor and Head of Global Strategy, NYU
• Arthur Zegelbone, Program Officer, U.S. State Department International Visitor Program 
• And many more! 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

(subject to change, speakers to be announced) 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Registration and Breakfast

8:00-9:00AM

Welcoming Keynote Remarks: The Mission of International Exchange at New York University 

9:00-9:30AM

Panel 1: The Future of International Exchange in U.S. Higher Education

9:30-10:30AM

Coffee Break

10:30-11:00AM

Panel 2: Understanding and Responding to Unprecedented Growth of International Students at U.S. Colleges and Universities

11:00AM-12:00PM

Lunch with Roundtable Discussions

12:00-1:30PM

Panel 3: Building Partnerships that Support International Exchange and Student Enrollment 

1:30-3:00PM

Panel 4: Supporting International Scholars and Leaders by Promoting Cultural Exchange 

3:00-4:30PM

Reception

5:00-7:00PM

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Welcome and Coffee 

8:30-9:00AM

Panel 5: NYU, The Global Network University 

9:00-10:30AM

Panel 6: The Crucial Role of Exchange Programs for the US Economy and Diplomacy 

10:30AM-12:00PM

Lunch Discussion with Keynote Speaker: Dr. Allan Goodman, CEO, Institute of International Education

12:00-1:00PM

Panel 7: Strategies for Innovative Internationalization 

1:00-2:30PM

Panel 8: International Education Student Panel: Lessons Learned and Planning for the Future in the Field

2:30-4:00PM