Practice Area Column

Mark Toner
Admissions demand shifts toward Asia and Europe are accelerating. But a rising tide could lift all boats.
Rita Colorito
Recent and proposed changes in U.S. immigration policy threaten the pipeline of international talent filling critical workforce gaps—with uncertain consequences for students, institutions, and industries alike.
Margaret Beal
Institutions are rethinking how they assess international education impact, moving from one-size-fits-all tools to approaches shaped by context and purpose.
John Gallagher
Relying on good management skills and keeping focus on the long term can help leaders care for staff and avoid burnout.
Elizabeth Hendley
Four education abroad professionals look ahead to a new year.
Margaret Beal
How preparation, patience, and professionalism help ISSS experts overcome bureaucratic challenges and build effective government relationships
John Gallagher
Creating and maintaining an exchange partnership that works effectively requires advance planning, relationship-building, and communication.
Charlotte West
Award-winning institutions share their strategies for developing impactful, multidimensional global partnerships that advance institutional mission and meet community needs.
Margaret Beal
As institutions ramp up their recruitment efforts across the Africa, they must balance ambition with ethical practices of transparency, cultural sensitivity, and a student-first approach.
Margaret Beal
The trends that are shaping mobility patterns for students from sub-Saharan Africa.