The course focuses on foreign credential evaluation in the strategic
international enrollment management context. During the course we will
examine the history of foreign credential evaluation in the United
States, and the evolution of the skill set into a profession. We will
study the systematic approach to foreign credential evaluation and its
application in various academic settings. We will also practice the
practical application of these skills in international education
scenarios and explore the impact of timely, accurate, and consistent
credential evaluation.
This course focuses on decision making in the international education environment. During the course we will examine financial as well as qualitative data that an international education leader would need for the decisions being considered including risks that need to be considered in each decision. We will examine international education scenarios and explore the type of data that would be needed to arrive to a decision. Some of the decisions international education leaders face relate to: international site operations and branch campuses, evaluation a program abroad continuation or elimination, special pricing and incentives for a partner institution, outsourcing of the services including using agents for international recruitment. In addition to financial and qualitative factors, the course will relate ethical issues to the decisions.
This course focuses on strategies and tactics to mobilize international and transnational alumni. The course has four major learning objectives and session themes: readiness assessment techniques, planning across the organization, virtual community engagement - techniques to engage global alumni communities, and writing a Global Alumni Relations 12-month project plan.
With increased scrutiny being placed on institutions of higher education and tougher approval processes for student immigration petitions, both the institution and the students they serve are at risk in the current environment. Mistakes can result in penalties to the institution up to and including decertification in SEVIS or fines and other penalties. Institutional policies that ultimately fail to comply with the regulations can get students deported and barred from reentering the U.S. for significant periods of time.
This course, Immigration Compliance, Policy Development and Risk Management, is designed to show you what both senior and front-line practitioners have to deal with when managing immigration compliance and advising international students.