December 12, 2020
Several staff members in UMass Amherst’s International Programs Office were recently appointed to leadership positions with NAFSA: Association of International Educators. NAFSA is the world s largest professional association dedicated to international education. With over 10,000 members, NAFSA strives to increase awareness of and support for the contributions of international education and exchange in higher education, government, and the community, believing that citizens with international experience and global awareness are crucial to U.S. leadership, competitiveness, and security.
Director of education abroad Mark Eckman was named to the national Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee beginning in Jan. 2021 and running for two years. The committee identifies best practice related to regulatory issues (e.g. Title IX, financial aid) requiring action in the field of education abroad.