This Thematic Forum intends to engage international education leadership in meaningful conversations about how to move their institution’s mission forward and meet objectives in the face of external pressures, political influence, and increasing uncertainty. It will foster dialogue intended to assist administrators with reframing challenges into opportunities.

Participants will:

• Identify current policies impacting the global landscape of U.S. higher education.
• Examine ways to advance strategic priorities while complying with federal regulations, state laws, and university policies.
• Engage in meaningful conversations that examine how to advance strategic priorities.

The key objectives of international education must remain steadfast, but how we achieve those may need to adapt. The forum will reaffirm the priorities of senior international leadership and offer suggestions for achieving goals while complying with governmental regulations and university policy.

Featured Panelists and Speakers

Travel Information

Getting to College Station

Texas A&M University is located less than three hours from the five largest cities in Texas: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Fort Worth. Deep in the heart of Texas, the university is also near two of the largest international airports in the country.

Nearby Airports

College Station 

• Easterwood Airport (CLL) 2.6 miles from Texas A&M University 
  • Note: All flights arriving and departing CLL route through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 

Houston 

• George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 88.7 miles from Texas A&M University 
• William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 105 miles from Texas A&M University

Accomodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the nearby Embassy Suites by Hilton College Station. Please book by Thursday, Feb. 6, to receive the discounted rate.

Additional Hotel Options

• Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
• Cavalry Court
• The George
• Aggieland Boutique Hotel

On-Campus Parking

The Gene Stallings Blvd. Garage and the University Center Garage are closest to the Memorial Student Center where the AIEA Thematic Forum programming will take place. Visitor parking rates will be validated for attendees.