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Session

Shared Interest (SI)

Planning and Implementing A Regional Advocacy Day

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
Location: Carousel
Presentation Description: Are you interested in Advocacy Work? This presentation is a review of a very successful advocacy mission implemented this year in Region X that sent delegates to the capital of NY to promote the interests of international higher education in the state of NY and nationally. Exciting dialogue was established with the state legislature that will lead to future missions in New York, but there is also potential for a similar mission for representatives of Region X in  New Jersey. Join this session to learn more about how this was achieved, and how our region plans to expand this program in the future.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover how Region X led a successful Advocacy mission to the NY State Capitol, and what our advocacy goals have been in the year 2024. Presenters will share examples such as the economic value tool, and how to pivot conversations from problems to solutions.
  • Participants will be able to identify and take steps towards implementing goals for future missions in Region X, both in New York and New Jersey, as well as opportunities to network and collaborate with other advocacy allies.
  • Participants will be able to identify and implement the strengths that they bring to the table as advocates for international education in our region.