The hosts dive into the complicated issues facing international students who are hoping to return to campus this fall and why many may not be able to return at all. Our guest, David Winston of the Winston Group, lays out the data around public attitudes toward international students and how leaders can make the case for the positive contributions they make to the U.S. economy and on our campuses. 

EPISODE NOTES

Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

From Introduction:

The Minds We Need

National Science Foundation for the Future Act

Statement by President Joe Biden on House Passage of the National Science Foundation for the Future Act and the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act

From Conversation with David Winston:

Public Generally Supports International Students Despite Security and Competition Concerns, ACE Survey Finds ACE

International Student Inclusion and Success: Public Attitudes, Policy Imperatives, and Practical Strategies ACE

American Attitudes Toward International Students Are Warm but Wary The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | May 14, 2021

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Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE are joined by guest experts to lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more. Find all episodes of the podcast at the dotEDU page.

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HOSTS

Jon Fansmith is a director of government relations at ACE. He represents ACE and its members on matters related to the federal budget and appropriations process, with a particular focus on student aid.

Mushtaq Gunja serves as vice president and chief of staff at ACE, where he is in charge of strategic initiatives, communications, and membership.

Sarah Spreitzer is a director of government relations at ACE. She represents ACE and its members on matters related to research policy and funding, federal policy, international students, immigration, and legislative issues.