Below is a summary of some important research from the blog of "Dr. Education," aka Dr. Rahul Choudaha: DrEducation: International Higher Education Blog -Trends, insights and strategies on internationalization of higher education. (Posted on 30.6.14) Dr. Choudaha is the chief knowledge officer for World Education Services (WES) and the lead researcher for the report. It … Continue reading Universities need to develop strategies to improve experiences of international students
Year: 2014
US Poised for More Active Student Recruitment
Below is an excerpt from a recent ICEF Monitor article that touches on a number of trends and factors that will contribute to increased activity in international student recruitment in the years to come. Related to that, I look forward to seeing NACAC's "best practices guide" for working with commissioned agents in a couple of … Continue reading US Poised for More Active Student Recruitment
“International Universities – My Visit to Vietnam”
Below is a post from Kurt Linberg's blog, Higher education: Are we making the grade? Dr. Linberg visited Vietnam last year as a member of a delegation from The College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN), where he was Dean of the School of Business and Technology. (The other members were Dr. Larry Goodwin, President, and Mr. Thomas Homan, … Continue reading “International Universities – My Visit to Vietnam”
Identifying and Analyzing your Institution’s Marketing Opportunity
Below is a repost of an Intead Insight by Ben Waxman & Michael Waxman-Lenz about a presentation made at the recent Intead NYC Global Marketing Workshop. Chinese students submit their SAT scores to twice as many colleges than international students from other countries. What does that mean for your yield enrollment marketing and your yield … Continue reading Identifying and Analyzing your Institution’s Marketing Opportunity
“With A Boost From Bill Gates, Vietnam’s Entrepreneurs Put Profits Into Philanthropy”
Sharing is not a strange idea for ordinary Vietnamese, but big-scale altruism is rare so far, given that serious wealth accumulation started in Vietnam only in the past two decades. This is an issue I've discussed with some of you over the years. First, make money and lots of it, thanks to the economic reforms … Continue reading “With A Boost From Bill Gates, Vietnam’s Entrepreneurs Put Profits Into Philanthropy”
The Cat’s Outta the Bag! Another Path to US Citizenship
Psst! There are only a few strings attached, including service in the military of the world's leading host of international students. For the few, the proud, the international health care professionals proficient in certain languages with associated cultural backgrounds. It's no secret that a significant percentage of international students remain in the US to work … Continue reading The Cat’s Outta the Bag! Another Path to US Citizenship
2nd Annual Mini-Fair on U.S.-Vietnam Joint Programs: Mixing Apples & Oranges
At the end of May, EducationUSA in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) organized the 2nd annual fair for US-Vietnam joint education programs. If you take a look at the list below, you'll notice mostly oranges (regionally accredited colleges and universities) with a couple of apples (nationally accredited institutions) mixed in. This is the problematic situation in which … Continue reading 2nd Annual Mini-Fair on U.S.-Vietnam Joint Programs: Mixing Apples & Oranges
Three Vietnamese Universities in Asia’s Top 300
Three Vietnamese universities, including Vietnam National University (VNU)-Hanoi, VNU-Ho Chi Minh City and the University of Science and Technology in Hanoi, were ranked among the top 300 in Asia in the QS University Rankings: Asia. Published annually since 2009, the QS University Rankings: Asia provides an overview of the top universities in Asia. The rankings … Continue reading Three Vietnamese Universities in Asia’s Top 300
Vietnam Youth Speak 2014
The RMIT chapter of AIESEC has launched an online survey called Vietnam Youth Speak 2014. AIESEC in Vietnam was established in 2006. For the past 7 years it has been facilitating youth leadership activities as well as international internships & volunteer experiences across Vietnam. The survey, which has 40 questions and takes an estimated 10 … Continue reading Vietnam Youth Speak 2014
Trends in Vietnamese Academic Mobility: Opportunities for U.S. Institutions
I'm pleased to share a report that was released earlier this week by World Education News & Reviews, published by World Education Services (WES). A 2012 WES report identified Vietnam as one of the top four emerging countries from which to recruit international students. Since that report was published, Vietnamese enrollment in U.S. HEIs has increased by 8%, … Continue reading Trends in Vietnamese Academic Mobility: Opportunities for U.S. Institutions
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