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With interest groups, NAFSAns connect on topics of importance – whether based on the dimensions of their career, affinity for a region or country, and core aspects of their identity. NAFSA interest groups are one of the most personal and welcoming ways to find your place within the association. They are communities that promote the sharing of information and experience among their members and with professional colleagues. NAFSA interest groups are open to all international educators who wish to connect and network with colleagues who have similar interests, regardless of race, color, national origin, caste, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Subscribing to a NAFSA interest group requires creating a NAFSA login profile but does not require active NAFSA membership. Per NAFSA's Standing Rules, an interest group may be established if a group of NAFSA members identifies a common interest related to international education and exchange or related to international education and exchange at a specific type of institution, and if the group wishes to organize itself to create a means to pursue the common interest. Each interest group was proposed by a NAFSA member, reviewed by the volunteer leaders on the Member Engagement Committee, endorsed by a Vice President, and circulated for approval by at least 1% of NAFSA members. Engage with Others By Institution * Community College Interest Group * Healthcare Institutions Interest Group * Historically Black Colleges and Universities Interest Group * One-Person Office (OPO) Interest Group * Postdoc Interest Group By Country or Region * Africa Interest Group * Canada Interest Group * China Interest Group * Francophone World Interest Group * India Interest Group * Japan Interest Group * Latin America and Caribbean Special Interest Group (LACSIG) * Middle East Interest Group (MEIG) By Interest * Black/Multicultural Professionals in International Education (BMcPIE) Interest Group * Caregivers in International Education Interest Group * Christian Interest Group * Creative Industries Interest Group * Early Career Professionals Interest Group * Foreign Born International Educators (FBIE) Interest Group * Global Nomads/Third Culture Kids Interest Group * International Alumni and Advancement Interest Group * International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD) Interest Group * Jewish Community Interest Group * Marketing and Communications Interest Group * Non-Degree Programs Interest Group * Peace, Justice & Citizen Diplomacy Interest Group * Phase II: Continuing Educators Interest Group * Rainbow Special Interest Group * Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) Interest Group * Sponsored Program Administration (SPA) Interest Group * Sustainability Interest Group * United Nations Interest Group * Women & Leadership in International Education Join an Interest Group Interest Group communities are located in the Network.NAFSA space. * Navigate to Network.NAFSA . * Login with your NAFSA ID and password or create a login. * Select the “Communities” tab on the navigation bar. * Select “Member Interest Groups” from the drop-down catalog. * Select the blue “Join” button for your group of interest. Interest Group Leader Change We ask that any Interest Group Leader Changes be documented through the Interest Group Leader Change Smartsheet . This allows any changes to be documented and ensures new leaders receive all of the correct Interest Group Leader communications. Propose a New Interest Group Per NAFSA's Standing Rules, an Interest Group may be established if a group of NAFSA members identifies a common interest related to international education and exchange or related to international education and exchange at a specific type of institution, and if the group wishes to organize itself to create a means to pursue the common interest. To create an Interest Group, please review the Guidance for Interest Group Leaders & Organizers and reference further guidance in the NAFSA Standing Rules . 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