Technology at Work: Harnessing the Power of Technology in International Enrollment Management
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By Sonya Brauchle, Mercy College How important is technology to international enrollment management, recruitment, and admissions goals? In the fields of higher and international education, it is quickly becoming invaluable. When this article was
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Latin America: Its Reaction to COVID-19 and Opportunities as a Competitive Academic Destination
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By Marcela Wolff-López, ICEF GmbH In August 2020, ICEF hosted a webinar focused on Latin America, its reaction to COVID-19, and opportunities it has as a competitive academic destination. Speakers included the following international education
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Recruitment in Latin America: Applicant Profiles
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By Giovanni Romano, ESIC Business & Marketing School The Latin American region is an area where recruitment trends frequently swing due to political uncertainty. And like many other regions, the educational system has some structural challenges
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Opportunities and Considerations for Recruiting in Latin America
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By Rachel Scholten, Loyola University Maryland Latin America is an incredibly broad and diverse region, and it is important to consider the differences between and within countries when recruiting; however, there are some general considerations
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Educational System of Venezuela: Verification Past and Present
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By Ildiko Bors and David Wimmer, SpanTran: The Evaluation Company Venezuela is experiencing a crisis of multiple facets. The economic collapse and ensuing power shortages left the country’s digital infrastructure in peril; many servers and
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The Educational System of Colombia
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By Hilda Caputo and Noeli J. Rodriguez, Josef Silny and Associate, Inc. With a population of more than 50 million people, the Republic of Colombia is in northern South America. The official language is Spanish, and the capital city is Bogotá
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Brazilian Educational System Overview
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By Alessandra Tod and Areta Ulhana Galat, FAE Centro Universitário and EducationUSA Brazil Overview Important achievements in the educational system in Brazil have been made since 1930, when the first Ministry of Education Department was created
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Factors Influencing International Student Enrollment Growth and Decline
Latest Updates Active International Student Quick Facts March 2021 Update Updated data source: September 2020 SEVIS data SEVP data show there were a total of 905,277 active international student records in September 2020. Data covering August 2018 to January 2020 demonstrate an average decline of 1
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Managing Stakeholders and Your Team’s Needs
Amid increasing regulatory responsibilities and declining budgets, effective policy development, communication, onboarding, and cross-training are even more crucial to the success of an international education office. Such activities must also take into account stakeholder needs. During this
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Education Abroad Diversity and Inclusion Within Our Team at Home
Education abroad professionals inherently work cross-culturally as a natural function of our work. But how do we create, enhance, and promote diversity and inclusion within our staff? Now more than ever the need for inclusive practices within the workplace is important and necessary for education
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