Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising

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

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

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

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

Factors Influencing International Student Enrollment Growth and Decline

November 6, 2020

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

COVID-19 Impact Research Brief: International Students At Community Colleges

October 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected higher education worldwide. Two NAFSA member leaders, Heidi Fischer, MA (chair-elect for Region VIII) and Melissa Whatley, PhD (Research & Scholarship network leader for the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship [TLS] Knowledge Community), have coauthored a research

Responding to the DHS Proposal to Eliminate Duration of Status

Event Dates

October 13, 2020

Join your NAFSA colleagues on October 13, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm for a discussion of DHS’ proposed rule that would eliminate duration of status for Fs and Js. We will review key elements of the proposal and potential issues, describe NAFSA’s response, hear about three schools’ response plans, and

When a “Degree” Is Not Really a Degree—Or Is It?

IEM Spotlight, Vol. 20, Summer Issue | Table of Contents By Emily Tse, MPhil, International Education Research Foundation (IERF) and Aleksander Morawski, MA, Scholaro It is fulfilling to amass a diverse applicant pool and bear witness to students’ varying trajectories after they have completed their

The International Adviser’s Playbook

Sometimes advising can feel like a broken record, replaying the same words and guidance over and over again. But: Is it working? As advisers, it’s important to step back and be mindful of how our personal attributes and the words we choose impact our advising approach. How can we improve the

International Alumni Communities Can Help Through Uncertainty

IEM Spotlight, Vol. 20, Summer Issue | Table of Contents By Sandra Rincón, MSc, founder and president, Holland Alumni network-NL, and Gretchen Dobson, EdD, global engagement specialist, Gretchen Dobson LLC International Alumni Ambassadors: Who Are They and What Do They Do? All institutions can tap