NAFSA 2012 in Houston: HCC Chancellor on importance of global education
May 29, 2012 by HCC
Filed under HCC Featured News & Events, NAFSA12, News
The 64th annual conference of NAFSA: Association of International Educators gathered in Houston May 29-June 1 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
More than 8,000 international education professionals from around the world converged on Houston to hear from an excellent lineup of speakers and experience the world’s largest annual gathering focused on the latest trends and topics in the field of international education.
VIDEO: Keynote speaker Dr. Walter Bumphus, President, American Association of Community Colleges and HCC Chancellor Mary S. Spangler talked Thursday about the importance of global education at the NAFSA 2012 Conference in Houston.
From NAFSA:
Reasons You Must Attend the NAFSA Annual Conference
The NAFSA Annual Conference is the place to connect with more international education professionals than you’ll find at any other conference in the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to join NAFSA and the city of Houston for the ultimate event in the field of international education.
Access
Meet with colleagues from around the world and conduct business with current and potential partners—all in one convenient location.Partnerships
Explore new partnership opportunities with institutional decisionmakers and influencers.Learning
Discover best practices, data-driven insights, and trends that will make you a stronger professional and your institution’s competitive advantage in an increasingly globalized world.Experts
Benefit from the expertise of some of the world’s leading authorities in and outside the field of international education.Value
Meet with all of your partners in just one week. Save your institution multiple trips around the world while you participate in educational sessions, explore the Expo Hall, discover unlimited networking opportunities, and so much more.Networking
Expand your peer network and meet new business contacts you can turn to for sustainable program ideas and strategic insights to serve you for years to come.
More at http://www.nafsa.org/
