Now THAT'S a headline you don't see every day. (Follow this link to read the article from which it was taken.) While the current anti-immigrant, anti-foreign climate in the US is not ideal for these types of proposals, I'm pleased to see that this issue is (still) being discussed. The notion that certain international students … Continue reading “Hillary Clinton promises Green Card to STEM F-1 visa students who graduate with a Master’s/doctoral degree”
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California South University: Fraud Alert!
Here's another less-than-stellar California-based institution of higher education. Note: "California South University" is not to be confused with "California Southern University", which has institutional accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC/regional) and the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC/national). As you can see on the 29.6.16 screenshots below, CSU makes two claims: 1) … Continue reading California South University: Fraud Alert!
“Making The Grades”
How one California university faked students’ scores, skated by immigration authorities — and made a fortune in the process. I derive absolutely no pleasure at all from saying "I told you so." (OK, maybe just a little.) This is an issue I have been talking and writing about for years. I think the only reason … Continue reading “Making The Grades”
Growing demand for vocational training in Viet Nam
As reported recently in the ICEF Monitor, based on local and international news sources, there is growing demand for vocational education and training in Viet Nam, driven by a rising unemployment and, I would add, underemployment, rate among university graduates, and the technical needs of the economy. This shift represents a sea change in perceptions … Continue reading Growing demand for vocational training in Viet Nam
1st Viet Nam Strategic Recruitment Retreat
My staff and I recently organized a Strategic Recruitment Retreat in Phan Thiet for a select group of US higher education colleagues representing four-year institutions, both public and private, and community colleges from seven (7) states. What they have in common is their desire to welcome more Vietnamese students to their campuses and communities. The … Continue reading 1st Viet Nam Strategic Recruitment Retreat
Open Letter to Vietnamese & American Friends
Below is the English translation of an open letter written by Tôn Nữ Thị Ninh about Bob Kerrey's appointment as chairman of Fulbright University Vietnam's Board of Trustees. Follow this link to read the original Vietnamese version: Thư ngỏ của bà Tôn Nữ Thị Ninh gửi người Việt Nam và các bạn Mỹ Mdm. … Continue reading Open Letter to Vietnamese & American Friends
Vietnam Records 11% Increase from 3/15 to 3/16
There are currently 1.18 million F (academic student visa) & M (vocational/nonacademic) students currently studying in the US, an increase of 6.2% from March 2015. Vietnam had the 2nd highest increase in the world at 11.1%, after India (31.1%). There are currently 29,101 Vietnamese studying in the US at all levels, mostly in higher education, … Continue reading Vietnam Records 11% Increase from 3/15 to 3/16
Fall 2016 StudyUSA Higher Education Fairs in Vietnam & Myanmar
Attention US student recruitment colleagues! If you're interested in recruiting (more) Vietnamese students, consider participating in the fall 2016 StudyUSA Higher Education Fairs in Vietnam with an add-on fair in Yangon, Myanmar, an up-and-coming market for US-bound students. Follow this link for detailed information and online registration. MAA (Full disclosure: I'm a proud employee of … Continue reading Fall 2016 StudyUSA Higher Education Fairs in Vietnam & Myanmar
“America & Japan reporting big gains in Vietnamese enrolment”
A good update on Vietnamese enrollments in Japan and the US from the ICEF Monitor. I've written posts and articles about most of this information with the exception of the recent Japanese update. The bottom line is that Japan is now the world's leading host of Vietnamese students, followed by the US, Australia, China, and … Continue reading “America & Japan reporting big gains in Vietnamese enrolment”
Pre-NAFSA Conference Seminar About Vietnam
Riding the Wave: Student Recruitment in Vietnam If you're planning to attend the 2016 NAFSA Annual Conference in Denver, CO, arrive before Monday, 30 May, and are interested in learning more about Vietnam and student recruitment in that dynamic market, please join my seminar. Yes, this is a shameless self-promotion but not THAT shameless because … Continue reading Pre-NAFSA Conference Seminar About Vietnam
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