Career Planning for International Students: Empowering Students and Employers
In this Collegial Conversation, experts from the National Career Development Association’s (NCDA) International Student Services Committee discussed career development experiences and the needs of international students and alumni seeking employment in the United States. Learn about resources and
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Q&A for ROTC Students Considering Education Abroad and Project GO
In the field of education abroad, advisers and administrators are constantly seeking ways to increase access and ensure that we are providing support to a broad spectrum of students. This Q&A guide is designed to provide insight on working with ROTC students seeking an overseas experience: What are
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Meet an IEM Professional: Jeremy Mixell
IEM Spotlight, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - November 2018 Jeremy Mixell Director of Integrated Enrollment Operations, University of San Francisco
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Knowledge Diplomacy: An Approach to Addressing Global Issues
Examining the role of international higher education and research in building relations between countries is not new. Traditionally, it has been done through a cultural, scientific, or public diplomacy lens and more recently a soft power approach. This article presents a new perspective by using a
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A Discussion During Uncertain Times: Navigating Change and Supporting Campus Stakeholders
International Student and Scholar Offices continue to navigate new challenges and an ever-changing regulatory and political landscape. In this Collegial Conversation, our expert panelists from international student advising, management and coaching shared insights on navigating complexity as a
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Supporting Sponsored Students from Pre-Arrival Through Graduation
This Collegial Conversation explored different ideas that provide support, leadership training, and programming for students with a scholarship. Participants discussed and shared how universities can work with scholarship providers to enhance the student’s experience and give back to the community.
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International Graduate Credential Evaluations Resources for Enrollment Management Professionals
With students continuing to choose to pursue higher education in the U.S. it is a necessity for institutions to determine their level of education and to authenticate their certificates or diplomas using consistent standards. Credential evaluation is a challenging process given the global variations
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EAD Delays, Remedies, and Possible Litigation
This Government Connection featured immigration attorneys Ron Klasko and Tammy Fox-Isicoff for a discussion of the USCIS Employment Authorization Document (EAD) backlogs and processing delays, the (granted, very limited) remedies for applicants, and possible litigation to force improvements. They
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Pre-Departure Orientations for Secondary Schools
Secondary school pre-departure orientation (PDO) programs have many things in common with university level PDOs. However, additional information needs to be covered as the participants are often minors under the legal age of 18. This mandates that for all intents and purposes they are under the care
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Credential Survey of Francophone Countries
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 18, Fall Issue | Table of Contents To give readers a range of perspectives regarding the foreign academic credentials found in the country or region covered in IEM Spotlight, the editorial team surveys a number of colleges and universities, in addition to professional
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