UW System Memberships
- Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
AIEA is the only association dedicated exclusively to senior leaders in the field of international education. - Institute of International Education (IIE)
IIE’s mission is to help people and organizations leverage the power of international education to thrive in today’s interconnected world. - NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA is the world’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange, working to advance policies and practices that ensure a more interconnected, peaceful world today and for generations to come.
Government Agencies
- Students Abroad – US Department of State Website
One of our highest priorities is protecting the lives and interests of U.S. students traveling, studying, and living abroad. - Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) – International Education
The DPI supports international education by engaging in several partnerships with other countries or regions in the world.

UW-Stout student Trevor Sobtzak, left, takes GPS coordinates outside a home in Las Macias, Nicaragua, as Marling Garcia, center, and Anyel Garcia watch.
Non-Profit Organizations
- American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) International Programs
AASCU’s Office of International Education supports member universities in their efforts to prepare students for work, life and citizenship in an increasingly globalized world. - Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC)
CONAHEC advises and connects universities interested in establishing or strengthening academic collaborative programs within the North American region and beyond. - Wisconsin Association of International Educators (WAIE)
WAIE, Inc. is a member organization promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field.