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🚀 EdUp International Podcast – Season 2, Episode 8 Developing an International Student Recruitment Plan with Study New York (Part 2 of 2)

How can universities craft a smart, sustainable international student recruitment plan? In this episode, we bring you Part 2 of the Study New York webinar, featuring five international recruitment and marketing experts from leading institutions across the state.

🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to make the most of resources using tools like Open Doors Data from the Institute of International Education. ✅ Smart strategies for recruitment travel—maximizing conferences like IACAC, deciding between fall vs. spring travel, leveraging small group trips, and leveraging EducationUSA & U.S. Commercial Services and major recruitment fairs. ✅ Best practices for collaborating with international recruitment agencies, conducting post-trip assessments, and making the most of limited budgets.

🌍 As the global higher ed landscape continues to evolve, continuing to build your university’s brand name and to maintain your long-term international student recruitment strategy is more vital than ever. Hear how institutions are adapting and innovating to drive international name recognition and sustainable growth.

📌 Missed Part 1? Catch up on key insights around market selection, funding strategies, aligning recruitment with institutional goals, and more.

Thank you to Study New York and to Tricia Herritt of SUNY Buffalo State, Robert Oliva of St. Francis College, Jennifer Kenyon of SUNY Geneseo State, and Daniel Kopperud of Rochester Institute of Technology.

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**🎙️ EdUp International Podcast – Season 2, Episode 7: Developing an International Student Recruitment Plan with Study New York (Part 1 of 2) **

In this episode of the EdUp International podcast, we hear from international student recruitment and marketing specialists from five Study New York member universities as they share insights into building a strategic and effective international recruitment plan.

This episode covers:✅ Understanding the difference between an international student recruitment plan and full-scale internationalization, featuring insights from a Vice President of Enrollment Management.✅ Streamlining internal recruitment and admissions processes, optimizing yield strategies, and enhancing data quality and reporting to strengthen recruitment efforts.✅ Taking a long-term approach by embedding institutional brand recognition into your recruitment strategy.

As the domestic enrollment cliff looms, staying the course in international student recruitment remains more important than ever. Learn how institutions are adapting and refining their strategies to sustain international enrollment growth.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• NAFSA: How to Create a Successful International Student Recruitment Plan

• Enrollment Charts Blog

Don’t miss this 2-part, insightful discussion on developing an international student recruitment plan for your university, including market selection, budgeting & funding, tying to strategic priorities of your institution, and much more.

An join us next week for part 2 of Developing an International Student Recruitment Plan (Season 2, Episode 8).

🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in international student recruitment.

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In Season 2, Episode 6 of the EdUp International podcast, Jay Ligon, Founder of Enrollment Charts, and Ted Conway, Chief Operations Officer, unveil their data-first, analytical approach to international student recruitment and marketing.

This episode dives deep into:

As the domestic enrollment cliff looms, the need for effective international recruitment has never been greater. However, missteps can be costly. Enrollment Charts helps institutions maximize ROI in their international recruitment and marketing efforts through innovative, data-driven solutions.

Resources Mentioned:
🔗 Enrollment Charts Blog
🔗 Enrollment Charts YouTube Channel

Don’t miss this insightful discussion on data, market selection, and strategy in international enrollment management.

#InternationalEducation #HigherEd #InternationalEnrollmentManagement #DataDrivenDecisionMaking #EnrollmentCharts #EdUpExperience #InternationalStudentRecruitment

In this episode of EdUp International, we’re joined by two powerhouses in international enrollment management: Clay Harmon, Executive Director of AIRC (The Association of International Enrollment Management), and George Kacenga, Vice President of Enrollment Management at William Paterson University in New Jersey.

We’ll explore:

🌏 Their journeys as leaders in international enrollment management, highlighting Clay’s deep expertise on China and George’s mastery of enrollment management.

🌟 Key takeaways from the 2024 AIRC Conference, including trends shaping the industry.

🎓 The value of auditing and optimizing your academic portfolio to align with recruitment goals.

💰 The importance of financial acumen for IEM professionals navigating today’s complex landscape.

🏫 Strategies for leveraging community colleges to enhance access and build global partnerships.

💼 Tapping into alumni employment outcomes to strengthen your international recruitment efforts....and so much more!

Discover invaluable insights and actionable strategies for success in international enrollment management.

Resources Mentioned:🔗 AIRC🔗 William Paterson University

Don’t miss this deep dive into the world of agencies and international enrollment! Subscribe to #EdUpInternational for engaging new episodes every two weeks. Let’s elevate your international education journey together! 🌍🎉

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🎙️ EdUp International is back with Part 2! 🚀

Join us for the conclusion of the Study New York Roundtable on International Student Recruitment, where the insights keep flowing!

Your host, James Shafer, once again teams up with an amazing panel led by Tricia Herritt of Buffalo State and featuring:🌟 Amanda Stevens from the Culinary Institute of America🌟 Jennifer Kenyon from SUNY Geneseo🌟 Freddy Cicchetti from Long Island University.

In this episode, we unpack even more recruitment strategies and best practices, including:✅ Direct recruitment tools✅ Optimizing information sessions✅ Videos and simu-lives✅ Outreach to ESL schools and community colleges✅ Data-driven market research✅ Agent vetting✅ Pre-travel preparation and post-travel follow-up✅ Balancing work, travel, and life in the recruitment journey.

✨ Special thanks to Study New York for hosting this invaluable roundtable. Explore their initiatives at studynewyork.us.

We’re wrapping up this deep dive into international student recruitment strategies with actionable advice to help you succeed.

Subscribe to #EdUpInternational for fresh, impactful episodes every few weeks, and let’s keep elevating your international education journey! 🌍🎉#InternationalEducation #HigherEd #GlobalConnections #studynewyork #EdUpExperience #InternationalStudentRecruitment

🎙️ Welcome to Season 2 of EdUp International! 🚀

We’re kicking things off with an incredible two-part Study New York Roundtable on International Student Recruitment!

Your host, James Shafer, is joined by a stellar panel led by Tricia Herritt of Buffalo State, featuring:🌟 Amanda Stevens from the Culinary Institute of America🌟 Jennifer Kenyon from SUNY Geneseo🌟 Freddy Cicchetti from Long Island University.

This dynamic conversation dives into the latest in international recruitment strategies, including:✅ Virtual recruiting fairs✅ Third-party tours✅ Lead generators✅ Niche strategies for focused institutions like culinary or film schools✅ Pre-trip planning and post-trip follow-up✅ Key partner organizations like EducationUSA, USIEF, IC3, US Commercial Service ✅ State consortia, strategic planning, and crafting your authentic value proposition

And so much more!

✨ Special thanks to Study New York for hosting this roundtable. Be sure to visit studynewyork.us to learn more about their outstanding initiatives.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the art and science of international student recruitment. Join us next week for part 2 of this Study New York Roundtable. Subscribe to #EdUpInternational for fresh, engaging episodes every two weeks!

Let’s elevate your international education journey together! 🌍🎉#InternationalEducation #HigherEd #GlobalConnections #studynewyork #EdUpExperience #InternationalStudentRecruitment

🚀 Season 2 of EdUp International is on fire! 🎙️

Join your host, James Shafer, for an inspiring Episode 2 featuring two extraordinary guests from One To World: Marisa Silva, Senior Director of Membership & Programs, and Deepesh Dhingra, Executive Director.

In this episode, discover: 🌍 The journeys that led Marisa and Deepesh into international education and nonprofit work. 🤝 How One to World’s impactful programs, such as Thanksgiving with a Host Family, and participation in intercultural conferences create powerful bridges between international students and local communities. 🗣️ Personal stories, Marisa as an intern in South Africa and Deepesh as a Global Ambassador in One to-World’s Global Classroom program, highlight the transformative power of dialogue and cultural connection.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation! Tune in, follow #EdUpInternational, and subscribe for fresh, engaging episodes twice a month!

🎉 Special thanks to SEVIS Education & Consulting for sponsoring the show. Visit ⁠SEVISEDUCATION.com⁠ for more.

Connect with ⁠James Shafer⁠, ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠, and ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠ and join the thriving EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠! Let’s elevate your international education journey! #InternationalEducation #HigherEd #EdUpExperience #EdUpInternational #GlobalConnections #OneToWorld #SEVISEducation

🚀 Season 2 of EdUp International is here! 🎙️

Join me, James Shafer, as I kick off the first episode of Season 2 with special guest Dhruv Mohan, Manager of International Recruitment at Western Continuing Education of Western University in London, Ontario, Canada.

With over a decade of experience in student recruitment for top institutes in Canada and Australia, Dhruv brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. Not only has he led student-centric projects in collaboration with NDTV (India) and Indian Premier League teams like the Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant, but he's also deeply engaged in the latest trends in international education.

In this episode, we dive into:

Tune in to #EdUpInternational, and subscribe for fresh episodes twice a month! 📅

A big thank you to our sponsor, SEVIS Education & Consulting. Visit them at SEVISEDUCATION.com.

Connect with YOUR EdUp International hosts ⁠⁠James Shafer⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠ and become part of the growing EdUp community at ⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠!

Let’s EdUp your international education journey together! #EdUp International #InternationalEducation #HigherEd #CricketandImmigration #EdUpExperience

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 12 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived!

I’m your host James Shafer, joined by Shaun Carver, Executive Director at International House at UC Berkeley. Shaun has served in several leadership positions in international education, including stints in Beijing and Shanghai, and he has earned his doctorate in education (Ed.D.) at the University of Southern California.

In this episode:

🌟Shaun shares the rich history of International House, starting with the very first one at Columbia University in New York City. He tells the story of its origins, conceived by Harry Edmonds around 1908 and established in 1924 with the support of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

🌟 He offers a captivating look at early 20th century society, with a glimpse at segregationist feelings of the time, recounting the protests in Berkeley against the promised diverse mix of residents when International House at UC Berkeley was set to open in 1930.

🌟Shaun discusses how the diverse and communal settings of the three International Houses foster open and civil dialogue on complex global issues. He explores today's societal divisions and how the mission of International House, in creating an “open-minded and intellectually challenging community”, promotes empathy and understanding between different cultures or those with different viewpoints (as Ted Lasso would say, “be curious, not judgemental”).

We conclude with SEVIS Education Insights, where Jesse Ruhl of SEVIS Education and Consulting takes a deep dive into Optional Practical Training, or OPT, employment eligibility.

Tune in to #EdUpInternational for Episode 12! Subscribe now and look for new episodes twice a month.

Thank you to our sponsor SEVIS Education & Consulting, at SEVISEDUCATION.com. 

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🎙️ Welcome to Episode 11 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived!

I’m your host James Shafer, joined by Sara Schmitt, COO and Cofounder at Adro. Sara is also a philanthropist, business advisor, and graduate-level educator.

In this episode:

🌟Sara addresses banking and finance barriers, scams, and tips for establishing credit for international students.

🌟Learn about good and bad financial habits and how international offices can help students establish the good habits, with an emphasis on pre-arrival assistance.

🌟She touches on social security numbers, taxes, off-campus housing, loans, and banking fee awareness.

We conclude with SEVIS Education Insights, where Jesse Ruhl of SEVIS Education and Consulting talks about Special Student Relief (SSR) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Tune in to #EdUpInternational for Episode 11! Subscribe now and look for new episodes twice a month.

Thank you to our sponsor SEVIS Education & Consulting, at SEVISEDUCATION.com. 

Connect with YOUR EdUp International and EdUp Team - ⁠⁠James Shafer⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠

Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠!