Policymaking in International Education: The View from Washington, D.C.

Thursday, June 2, 2022

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM MDT

Location: Four Seasons Ballroom 4

The session deconstructs the federal policy climate for international education and exchange and the impact of recent political activity on programs of concern to NAFSA members, including midterm elections, funding in a tight budget climate, immigration reform, and congressional and administrative actions affecting education abroad and cultural exchange.

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Learning Objectives:

Discuss the current policy climate in Washington, D.C., with regard to international education and exchange programs as well as the current status of immigration reform.
Identify and evaluate key policy initiatives that affect international education and exchange.
Evaluate the current state of the federal budget requests for U.S. Department of State international exchange programs.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Andrea Bodine

Manager For Policy And Government Relations
Alliance For International Exchange

Presenter(s)

JA

Jill S. Allen Murray, MPA

Deputy Executive Director for Public Policy
NAFSA Office Public Policy
Carl A. Herrin

Chief of Staff
Worcester State University
Ilir Zherka

Executive Director
Alliance for International Exchange