CMU’s Ubiquitous Online Presence

21/09/201121/09/2011 Mark A. Ashwill Commentary, Updates distance learning, marketing, national accreditation

u·biq·ui·tous/Adjective: Present, appearing, or found everywhere: "his ubiquitous influence". It seems that everywhere you look (online), you'll see a California Miramar University (CMU) banner ad. (CMU is a nationally-accredited, for-profit online university that I featured in a previous post.) Such is the magic of a powerful IP-based advertising tool known as geo targeting, the method of determining the … Continue reading CMU’s Ubiquitous Online Presence

Vietnamese US Higher Education Alumni

15/09/201115/09/2011 Mark A. Ashwill Commentary, Updates alumni, US-Vietnam educational exchange, US-Vietnam relations

Just over two years ago, I helped to organized the 1st annual US alumni conference in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in my previous incarnation as country director of IIE-Vietnam. That it was called the "1st" reflects the fact that I am an optimist by nature. It's been the only alumni conference to date for US-educated … Continue reading Vietnamese US Higher Education Alumni

CollegeWeekLive Offers First Online Fair for Vietnamese Students

12/09/201114/09/2011 Mark A. Ashwill Announcement, Events international student recruitment, online recruitment events, virtual fairs

Below is a description of a growing trend in international student recruitment, the use of virtual fairs and other online events to connect with admissions representatives and other international students online. CollegeWeekLive is the world’s largest online college fair, reaching over 300,000 students worldwide with over 300 participating colleges. Online recruitment is yet another useful … Continue reading CollegeWeekLive Offers First Online Fair for Vietnamese Students

Poster for Fall 2011 StudyUSA Community College Fairs in Vietnam

11/09/201111/09/2011 Mark A. Ashwill Announcement community colleges, higher education fairs, international student recruitment, US-Vietnam educational exchange

20 community colleges from 12 states representing all regions of the United States will participated in this community college-only fair series on 2, 4, 6, and 8 October in Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Danang and Hanoi, respectively. 1. Alamo Colleges 14. Santa Barbara City College 2. Bunker Hill Community College 15. Shoreline Community College 3. … Continue reading Poster for Fall 2011 StudyUSA Community College Fairs in Vietnam

The importance of being honest

10/09/201110/09/2011 Mark A. Ashwill Articles, Commentary corruption, ethics, fake credentials

This is the title of an editorial piece that appeared in the "Talk Around Town" section of Việt Nam News the a few days ago. It's about the booming business in fake certificates and the broader issue of corruption in the Vietnam's educational system... Who reads Việt Nam News? Mostly foreigners I discuss the issue … Continue reading The importance of being honest

International Boarding School Fair in Hanoi

09/09/201111/09/2011 Mark A. Ashwill Announcement, Events boarding school fairs, canada, united states

Taping of "Study Abroad Window" TV Show About Boarding Schools Interest in and the concomitant ability to pay for a boarding school education has been on the rise in recent years in Vietnam. For parents who can afford it (total annual cost can be as high as $50,000) boarding schools represent a great opportunity for their … Continue reading International Boarding School Fair in Hanoi

Promotional Video for the Upcoming StudyUSA Fairs in Vietnam

06/09/201106/09/2011 Mark A. Ashwill Announcement, Events community colleges, high school students, higher education fairs, vietnam

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Fairs, Fairs, Everywhere, Everywhere!

04/09/201104/09/2011 Mark A. Ashwill Announcement, Events higher education fairs

Yes, dear friends of US-Vietnam educational exchange, fair season is upon us. There are traditional (face-to-face) fairs and online fairs, fairs for MBA programs, general US higher education fairs, which include everything but the kitchen sink, and institution-specific (e.g., community college) fairs. Below is a partial list of online (i.e., virtual) and offline (in-person) US … Continue reading Fairs, Fairs, Everywhere, Everywhere!

Subject: Still Lucid at 97: General Vo Nguyen Giap Talks Education

29/08/2011 Mark A. Ashwill Commentary, Documents Michael Michalak, US-Vietnam educational exchange, US-Vietnam relations, Vo Nguyen Giap, wikileaks

This is the title of a fascinating diplomatic cable from the US Embassy-Hanoi, about Ambassador Michael Michalak's 25 April 2008 meeting with the legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap at the latter's home in Hanoi. This unclassified document appears on the Wikileaks Cable Viewer website. It's one of several devoted to education in Vietnam and US-Vietnam educational exchange. … Continue reading Subject: Still Lucid at 97: General Vo Nguyen Giap Talks Education

4 Lessons on Student Recruiting From Australia

26/08/2011 Mark A. Ashwill Articles academic partnerships, alumni, international student recruitment

These lessons, which also apply to schools with an interest in Vietnam, are excerpted from a 21 August 2011 Chronicle of Higher Education article. They are based on conversations with administrators at a number of Australian universities. One of the key points is that international student recruitment must be a part of a broader internationalization … Continue reading 4 Lessons on Student Recruiting From Australia

An International Educator in Vietnam

Information, Insights & (Frequently) Intrigue

Year: 2011