This program will examine international operations run by colleges and universities, with a focus on management and business support for programs operating overseas as well as compliance with both U.S. and foreign regulations. Topics on the agenda will include:
Impact of COVID-19 on global operations and programs
Identifying and tracking worldwide activities
International tax issues (equalization levies, permanent establishment exposure)
Innovative business processes to support international activities
Whether your institution is relatively new to operating outside the U.S. or has a dedicated global operations department, this forum will offer you the opportunity to learn from campus experts and hear the latest developments from international operations professionals facing similar challenges.
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What You Will Learn
NACUBO’s professional development programs are designed to deliver the skills, concepts, and best practices for success to individuals in the business of higher education. The following course information is provided to help you determine the best learning experience to meet your needs
An understanding of recent regulatory developments impacting compliance with U.S. and foreign requirements
Explore institutional models for global support and best practices
Identify key components and strategic thinking related to setting up operations abroad
Who Should Attend
College and university professionals working in global operations support/international outreach
Legal/general counsel
Risk managers
Sponsored projects administrators
Tax Managers
Prerequisites
No prerequisites and/or advance preparation required.
CPE Information
There are no CPEs offered for this event.
CPE credit is not available for On-Demand programs at this time.
NACUBO is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website www.nasbaregistry.org.
Schedule
Day 1
11:00 AM
International COVID-19 Response, Reflections and Recovery - The Way Forward
Panelists will discuss the international COVID-19 response, after-action reviews and recovery efforts of two private universities. Speakers will provide an overview of initial international response efforts in spring 2020, reflections on what they were most prepared for and any changes that were needed in the aftermath, and what the path to resuming international travel for each university looks like in the weeks and months ahead.
International online study and remote international work is the new normal for the modern student, especially graduate students. This session centers on regulatory challenges and considerations in connection with offering students international online degree coursework and delivering stipends/payments to graduate student teaching and research assistants working abroad.
We have witnessed a rapid change of pace across the various aspects of college and university global operations decision-making in the past few months. Presenters will discuss lessons learned and best practices including working with crisis management committees in this new environment, as well as how to pivot future planning in these uncertain times.
Understand the current and evolving international environment as it relates to online education and associated tax implications and risks for colleges and universities (e.g. equalization levy, VAT/GST etc.).
Session Duration: 60 minutes; 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
12:30 PM
HEA Section 117 Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting: Developments and Compliance Strategies
The panelists will provide context for the Department of Education’s focus on Sec. 117, discuss recent developments, and offer compliance strategies, including framing your institution’s protocol, educating campus constituencies’ and collecting and reporting information.