Survey Design 101: Collecting Effective Survey Data in International Education
How can international educators design surveys to collect information that is accurate, informative, and actionable? This Collegial Conversation explores how international educators can create effective surveys to inform their practice and advocate for their work. Panelists will discuss the basics
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International Recruitment in Africa
By: Alexander Smith, Assistant Director of International Admission, Michigan State University and Folabi Obembe, President & CEO, Worldview International Long-term strategic thinking, flexibility, and creative approaches to recruitment and retention are the keys to successful student recruitment on
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Universities as Global Villages: Supporting International Students on Campus
Download the December 2020 Report By Santiago Castiello-Gutiérrez, PhD, and Kelber Tozini, MS Since the United States is the number one destination in the world for international students (Institute of International Education 2019), the expectations are high for the country’s colleges and
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Building a Sponsored Student Recruitment Strategy
By: Luke Sikorski, MA, Assistant Recruitment Director, INTO University Partnerships; Matthew Sacco, MA, Director of International Enrollment Partnerships, George Mason University; and Krista Kennedy, MS, Sponsored Student Program Administrator, Portland State University Download the Timeline
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Meet an IEM Newcomer: Mike Perez
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents Mike Perez is assistant director for international admissions at Purdue University. Where I live: West Lafayette, Indiana Family: I have a wife who is completing her PhD at Purdue and a kid on the way! Education: I have a degree in microbiology
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Celebrating IEM: Sam Heikinen
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents Sam Heikinen is associate vice president for global engagement at Slippery Rock University. Where I live: Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Where I was born: Houghton, Michigan Family: I met my wife in China when I served as a faculty member at
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Recruiting in the New Virtual World: Meeting Students Where They Are, From Where You Are
IEM Spotlight, Vol. 21, Fall Issue | Table of Contents By Megan Mankerian-Stem, Creighton University The world has drastically changed in the past 6 months; there is no question about that. It has been a turbulent transition to move an industry that is based on personal engagement to a digital
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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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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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