From pioneering dual-degree programs to establishing additional campuses abroad, U.S. institutions are forging creative partnerships that benefit both domestic and international students.

To curb the effects of lower enrollments, colleges and universities need new, innovative strategies to keep international students coming.

Giving students immersive experiences abroad is a first step to shaping a new generation of globally minded leaders. From predeparture curriculum and sustainable program design to respectful dialogue and idea exchange, students’ experiences today make them tomorrow’s leaders.

International student enrollments have been on the decline for several years at institutions across the United States. While there are multiple contributing factors to this downward trend, the long-term effects have significant implications for higher education.

Most international enrollment management offices are sitting on piles of data that can be more effectively analyzed to realize untapped recruiting opportunities, prove their worth to their institution, and focus resources.

How can leaders lead when the map keeps changing? Today’s higher education leaders need to constantly adapt new strategies and skill sets to effectively become the leaders needed for tomorrow.

With a push toward increasing overall international student enrollments and diversifying countries of origin—sometimes despite shrinking budgets—colleges and universities are getting creative in determining where and how to recruit.

By understanding the historical significance and future implications of different worldview models, international educators can more clearly see their role in fighting the harmful effects of xenophobia.

From the safety and security of students studying abroad to financial liability and enrollment management precautions, institutions must be vigilant in assessing and managing risks of all kinds.

International research by individual faculty is nothing new, but cross-border collaboration has become increasingly possible and now plays a greater, more important role in internationalization efforts.