Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising

Redefining the Talent Ecosystem: Who Goes and Who Stays?

August 11, 2025

July/August 2025 By Davina Potts At the turn of the century, approximately two million people crossed borders to study abroad (UNESCO 2024). By 2022, this number had tripled to around 6.4 million people, according to data released that year. Although the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily impeded

Rewrite the Playbook: Strategies for International Enrollment in the Midst of Uncertainties in the U.S.

In a moment when visa backlogs, geopolitical tensions, and shifting regulations threaten to derail international enrollment plans, one thing is clear: the old playbook no longer works. It’s time to rewrite it. Join NAFSA experts and institutional leaders for a timely, solution-oriented conversation

Recruitment Trends in India

According to the PIE News, over 1.3 million Indian students studied abroad in 2004. In the U.S. alone, Open Doors reported a remarkable 23% increase in Indian students enrolling in U.S. institutions. India is now one of the fastest-growing international student markets, with top destinations

NAFSA’s Guide to International Student Recruitment, Fourth Edition

2025 Immigration Classifications and Employment Quick Reference Guide

2025 Immigration Classifications and Employment Poster

U.S. Academic Culture

Rachel Gordon

Rachel joined ISEP in the winter of 2019, as Director of Enrollment Management and Program Operations, after 8 years of working in enrollment management and student advising. Originally from Upstate New York, Rachel completed her bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell

Advising International Students on Study Abroad – What to Know Now

What does an education abroad professional need to know now about advising international students about their study abroad options? Join The Forum on Education Abroad and NAFSA: Association of International Educators for a joint webinar that explores collaborative partnerships between the education

Recruitment Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa

The IEM KC and the Africa SIG partner to discuss current recruiting trends for Sub-Saharan Africa. Join EducationUSA Regional Managers (REACs) Diane Weisz Young and Lisa Maroni; Phil Agbeko, CEO of Hilltop Global Group; and Stephen Appiah-Padi, Director, Office of Global and Off-campus Education at