4A - Global Rebound? How U.S. Universities Sustain Diverse International Student Enrolment (60mins)
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| Tuesday, March 14, 2023 |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| 110A |
Details
Shifts in international student mobility & decision-making within the Asia-Pacific region are coming faster than ever. A Biden-Harris administration that is more welcoming to international students, plus more culturally-adept outreach approaches & admissions policies widely adopted by U.S. universities, have resulted in a “bounce” or “rebound” – a renewed and robust interest in American-style higher education. Despite this apparent resilience, still, in terms of attracting diverse global talent, the stakes for U.S. universities are higher, and the competition is stronger.
This session brings together seasoned higher education enrollment leaders from 3 very different U.S. universities. All three panelists have deep intercultural backgrounds, expertise, & experiences (with two of the panelists coming to the U.S. originally as international students). Together we will try to look around corners and make sense of the current landscape impacting the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of right-match international students globally.
Unique, proprietary data will be shared to inform understanding & actions.
This interactive session is designed to offer evidence-based insights & data-driven best practices to help higher ed representatives navigate the road ahead and exceed their goals in a new world of global engagement.
Learning Objectives:
• Examine recent data trends related to international student mobility & decision-making from the Asia-Pacific region to the U.S., and extrapolate what these findings mean for a broader set of higher education institutions globally.
• Explore what we learned during COVID & which new international recruitment practices, approaches, & policies will persist beyond the pandemic; also, what are the implications (especially from an enrollment leadership perspective), and why some international recruitment methods have worked better than others.
• Expand on how innovation (test optional/ score free policies, and the digitization of international recruitment efforts) have impacted the overall higher ed global engagement/ enrollment landscape.
Target Audience:
higher education outreach, recruitment, admissions, & enrollment professionals.
Target Audience Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Presenter(s)
Mr Jonathan Burdick
Vice Provost for Enrollment
Cornell University, USA
Global Rebound? How U.S. Universities Sustain Diverse International Student Enrollment
4:30 PM - 5:30 PMBiography
Enrollment leader at Cornell, an Ivy League research-intensive university with 25,000 students, and campuses throughout New York and in Qatar. Previous enrollment leader at the Universities of Rochester and Southern California. Recognized for efforts to increase international enrollment.
Ms Marilyn Cheung
Director of International Student Recruitment and Partner Relations
Foothill and De Anza Colleges
Global Rebound? How U.S. Universities Sustain Diverse International Student Enrolment
4:30 PM - 5:30 PMBiography
Ms. Marilyn Cheung is currently the Director of International Student Recruitment and Partner Relations at Foothill and De Anza Colleges (FHDA), two community colleges located in Silicon Valley, - San Francisco Bay Area, California.
Previously, Ms. Cheung was the Director of International Student Programs at De Anza College. Her extensive background also includes experiences at San Francisco State University and intercultural communication training. She also managed San Francisco’s city-wide program for all international students and scholars attending the six colleges and universities in San Francisco,
Ms. Cheung was born in Taiwan, and has lived in New York and Los Angeles. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Mr Clay Hensley
International Education Consultant
Independent Consultant, USA
Global Rebound? How U.S. Universities Sustain Diverse International Student Enrollment
4:30 PM - 5:30 PMBiography
With more than two decades of experience supporting the international engagement of higher education institutions globally, Clay frequently presents on issues impacting cross-border student mobility & intercultural education. In 2013, Int'l-ACAC awarded Clay with their Distinguished Service Award. Clay has serves on the advisory committees for Intead and IC3, respectively. https://www.ic3movement.com/leadership/
Mr Satyajit Dattagupta
Chief Enrollment Officer | Special Advisor to the President | Senior Vice Chancellor
Northeastern University, USA
Global Rebound? How U.S. Universities Sustain Diverse International Student Enrollment
4:30 PM - 5:30 PMBiography
Satya Dattugupta joined Northeastern as Chief Enrollment Officer and Senior Vice Chancellor in 2022. A former international student with a background in computer science and with more than two decades in progressive enrollment management, he brings a focused data-driven, globally-minded enrollment and recruitment approach to lead the university’s growth.
Chairperson
Clay Hensley
International Education Consultant
Independent Consultant, USA
