It’s hard to believe that my first post was three years ago. Over 300 posts later and heading into its fourth year, IEiV is still going strong. Interestingly and probably not coincidentally, the life span of my blog parallels that of Capstone Vietnam, of which I’m managing director. (Capstone celebrated its third birthday earlier this … Continue reading An International Educator in Vietnam (IEiV) Turns 3
Author: Mark A. Ashwill
Vietnam Among Top Emerging Markets for International Student Recruitment
This article, written by Rahul Choudaha, director of research and advisory services at World Education Services (WES) in New York, identified four emerging international student recruitment markets, including Vietnam. It's based on a WES research report (PDF), entitled Beyond More of the Same: The Top Four Emerging Markets for International Student Recruitment, that "aims to … Continue reading Vietnam Among Top Emerging Markets for International Student Recruitment
In Celebration of International Education Week (IEW)
Given the focus of this blog, I thought it was only fitting that I devote a few posts to International Education Week (IEW), "an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to … Continue reading In Celebration of International Education Week (IEW)
Vietnam Retains 8th Place Ranking Among Sending Countries
According to the 2012 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released today by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the number of international students at colleges and universities in the United States increased by six percent to a record high of 764,495 in the 2011/12 academic year. International exchanges in all 50 states contributed … Continue reading Vietnam Retains 8th Place Ranking Among Sending Countries
“Internationalizing the Community College Campus”
Here's an informative article by Nick Clark, Editor, World Education News & Reviews, that touches on source country trends, receiving institution trends, community colleges as an international model, internationalization challenges, and successful recruiting models. Vietnam is, of course, an important part of this story. Students at community colleges come from a diverse range of countries, and … Continue reading “Internationalizing the Community College Campus”
Capstone VN Selected to Participate in Professional Exchange Program
Capstone Vietnam, of which I'm managing director, has been selected to participate in a program entitled Vietnam and USA mid-level professionals exchange program: Mutual learning for economic empowerment in the context of business and government partnerships. Portland State University (PSU) was awarded a 2-year, $400.000 grant by the Professional Fellows Division of the Education and … Continue reading Capstone VN Selected to Participate in Professional Exchange Program
International Boarding School Fairs in Vietnam – 11/2012 – Oppa Gangnam Style
No Information, Insights or Intrigue - just for fun. Enjoy! Here is more information in English & Vietnamese.
Bigger Isn’t Always Better: The Jerry Maguire Approach to US Higher Ed Fairs
I remember my last US higher education fair with IIE-Vietnam. (Note: I served as country director from 2005-09.) There were a record 92 participating institutions in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Every square inch of the ballroom and the lobby was packed with tables, reps and attendees. By all accounts, including number of institutions represented, … Continue reading Bigger Isn’t Always Better: The Jerry Maguire Approach to US Higher Ed Fairs
Oops!… They Did It Again
Last year around this time, I wrote about Jose Maria Vargas University (JMVU), a nationally accredited (NA) school based in Florida, which was permitted to join the Institute of International Education's (IIE) US higher education fairs in Vietnam. This in spite of the fact IIE guidelines state that “Only regionally accredited (RA) two-year, four-year and … Continue reading Oops!… They Did It Again
“Corruption in Education Creates Serious Consequences for the Poor”
This the title is a wide-ranging interview that I did last month with a reporter from Báo Giáo dục Việt Nam (Vietnam Education News). This education news website ranks 8,829 in the world, 51 in Vietnam and is linked in 2,093 websites (as of 20.10.12). As you can see from some original English language excerpts below, corruption … Continue reading “Corruption in Education Creates Serious Consequences for the Poor”
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