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Today’s student is accustomed to increased family involvement and interaction. These young adults often depend on their families for advice, guidance, and financial support throughout their university experiences and beyond. As a result, international education professionals have had to modify their methods and procedures when dealing with students and their families.

Parental and family involvement will vary from student to student, but international education professionals need to be prepared to support students academically and developmentally, while keeping parents engaged and informed in a manner that is appropriate and legal for all involved. This requires a thoughtful, yet measured approach to ensure positive and productive communication.

This NASFA e-Learning Seminar will offer a variety of ideas, examples, and resources to use as you review or create a communication strategy that best fits your institution for both urgent or emotionally-charged matters and for more long-term, integrated support. Presenters will provide model practices to establish key relationships between students, families, and the international education professional from the first point of contact through the entire international experience based on student development theory.