Throughout my professional career, I have always strived to present and share my insights from my work at various international and national conferences. I have presented at conferences in Ghana, Luxembourg, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Below is an abbreviated list of my professional conference presentations.
Cruz, N., & Watson, J. (2021). Supporting the mental health of international students: Researcher and practitioner reflections on COVID-19. Virtual Virginia International Educators Conference
Cruz, N, & Cossey, K. (2019). Bridging the gap: International students in US high schools and international schools. Virginia International Educators Conference, Newport News, VA.
Cruz, N. (2019). Research-in-brief: What’s new in global student mobility? Virginia International Educators Conference, Norfolk, VA.
Cruz, N. (2017). Changing student demand and expectations – inclusive access, secure future, student-based learning. International Association of Universities International Conference, Accra, Ghana.
Cruz, N. (2017). The impact of international education initiatives on cultural diplomacy development. Transatlantic Dialogue, Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Cruz, N. et al. (2017). The impact of faculty advisors on the co-curricular development of Emirati Students. MENASA NASPA Conference, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Jeffrey, J., & Cruz, N. (2017). Ethnocentric to ethnorelative: How to embrace and encourage an authentic cultural awareness approach in student affairs. NASPA Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Seay, C., & Cruz, N. (2017). Ideas for supporting Middle Eastern and Muslim students: A conversation on culture. International Symposium, NASPA Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Cruz, N. et al. (2016). Creating and providing SPACE for international graduate students. NAFSA Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Cruz, N., & D’Arco, K. (2016). Global opportunities: Pathways to internationalizing your student affairs career. NASPA Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Matthews, E., Wooten, D., & Cruz, N. (2016) Building a supportive campus environment for LGBT international students. International Symposium, NASPA Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Bradley, C., & Cruz, N. (2014). Global persuasion: Debate for cultural and English acquisition and adaptation.NAFSA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
Weigel, D., & Cruz, N. (2013). Service-Learning: A pathway to integrative learning in the first year and beyond. FYE Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Jones, J., & Cruz, N. (2013). Global service: Using assessment to improve short-term programs. International Symposium, NASPA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Hickey, P., DeWeil, D., & Cruz, N. (2012). Increasing student self-confidence through the power of personal challenge, leadership development, and service-learning. FYE Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Cruz, N., & Martinez, G. (2011). Investigating international student involvement and engagement. NAFSA Regional Conference, Jackson, MS.
Hartlen, S., & Cruz, N. (2011). Becoming global citizens: International opportunities. NASPA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.