Credential Survey of Chile
To give readers a range of perspectives regarding the foreign academic credentials found in the country or region covered in the IEM Spotlight, the editorial team surveys a number of colleges and universities, in addition to professional credentialing organizations, to provide a range of
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EducationUSA Chile
Dr. Lee Z. Ullmann, Director of EducationUSA Chile, offers valuable insight into the Chilean education system and how best to engage the systems in place to connect with students in a meaningful way.
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Education in Chile
Education is a national topic of priority in Chile. With nearly universal coverage and a commitment to quality, Chile is a country to watch in the coming years.
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Health Insurance and Health Care for Your International Students and Scholars
This KC-ISSS practice resource provides basic information meant to help advisers address the unique needs of the international community in the context of health insurance and health care.
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Federal Disability Laws: Do They Translate To Study Abroad Programs?
This resource,created by the National Association of Colleges and University Attorneys (NACUA), addresses the current state of federal disability discrimination law with respect to education abroad programs and provides best practices and additional resources for university general counsel and
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Resources for Supporting Inclusion and Equity
Highlighted resources for underrepresented groups in education abroad.
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Schools of Thought: Developments in the Malaysian School Sector
William Butler Yeats once said, " Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." In Malaysia, where e ducation holds a high social, political, and economic profile, developments in the system reflect intricate socio-economic concerns of the country at large and continue to
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EducationUSA: IEM Spotlight on Malaysia
The Malaysian government's development plan to have "developed nation" status by 2020 influenced many policies in the country, especially education. EducationUSA offers services to Malaysian students and U.S. institutions to overcome the challenges.
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Academic Community Engagement at USCIS California Service Center
The NAFSA Regulatory Ombud Subcommittee and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) California Service Center (CSC) have collaborated in planning a stakeholder engagement session focused on student and academic-related immigration issues.
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An Overview of U.S. Accreditation
In this piece, Judith Eaton offers a helpful introduction to understanding the accreditation process in the United States. She outlines the types of U.S. accrediting organizations, the functions of accreditation, how accreditation is funded, the basic steps involved in the accreditation process, and
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