IIE pioneers applied research and policy analysis in the field of international student mobility. Our research projects, including Open Doors, Project Atlas, and the Global Education Research Reports, help measure and document trends in international academic exchange. Our experts are available to deliver presentations and workshops worldwide. Please contact opendoors@iie.org for further details.
Dr.Mirka Martel
Head of Research, Evaluation and Learning
Institute of International Education
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Dr.Leah Mason
Research Lead
Institute of International Education
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Julie Baer
Research Specialist
Institute of International Education
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NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference: English Language Programs: Industry Overview, Enrollment Data, and Market Trends
June, 2021
An expert panel from EnglishUSA, IIE, and the Department of Commerce, discusses trends in international student mobility and the impact on English language programs. Presenters provide information from newly released Open Doors data and updates on trends in key recruitment markets for English language programs.
Presenters: Julie Baer, IIE┃Cheryl Delk-Le Good, EnglishUSA┃Caroline Gear, ILI┃Gabriela Zelaya, Department of Commerce
Register here: https://www.nafsa.org/conferences/nafsa-2021
NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference: Leveraging Data for Global Engagement with Local Stakeholders
June 4, 2021
This session convenes international education leaders and practitioners to discuss best practices on advocating for internationalization within the institution, local and state government, and the community. This session provides concrete examples and case studies on how to leverage data and build a coalition of support for international education.
Presenters: Julie Baer, IIE┃Rachel Page, Go Global NC┃Coryn Shiflet, The Consortium for Analysis of Student Success through International Education┃Joel S. Weaver, University of Hawaii
Register here: https://www.nafsa.org/conferences/nafsa-2021
Community Colleges for International Development 2021 Annual Conference: Building the Pipeline- International Student Recruitment at Community Colleges
February 19, 2021
This session brings together perspectives from both researchers and practitioners that is designed to generate a robust discussion for advocating and building international student recruitment. Our panel will provide insights from the most recent Open Doors data on the international student profile at community colleges, with specific information on the diversity of inbound students and potential growth markets. Using case studies, the session will focus on overcoming challenges of today’s environment to develop an international education strategy and operational processes that can be used to advocate for internationalization and attract a diverse student body. The panel will also explore the importance of building relationships with four-year institutions and U.S. high schools hosting international students, developing student-alumni connections, and leveraging governmental partners, such as EducationUSA and the U.S. Commercial Service, that can assist in the international student recruitment process.
Presenters: Julie Baer, Research Specialist, IIE┃Jing Luan, Provost of International Affairs, San Mateo County Community College District┃Lisa Maroni, Senior Associate Director of International Education Outreach, Shoreline Community College
AIEA 2021 Annual Conference: Above the Storm: Priorities and Challenges of the SIO Beyond COVID-19
February 17, 2021
This panel will present study findings of the realities facing Senior International Officers (SIOs) on U.S. higher education campuses in the post-COVID-19 world. The Institute of International Education (IIE) will present new research studying the position of the Senior International Officer (SIO) at U.S. higher education institutions, the priorities and challenges SIOs face in their work, and the data and research that organizations can provide to better support SIOs and international education efforts. The findings from the mixed-methods study will be complemented by SIOs we interviewed to provide their perspectives on the priorities and challenges that SIOs face, and how they have been able to effectively use resources to further their efforts.
Presenters: Mirka Martel, Head of Research, Evaluation & Learning, IIE┃Deirdre Sato, Dean for International Education, Fashion Institute of Technology┃William Brustein, Office of the Provost, West Virginia University┃Peggy Blumenthal, Senior Counselor to the President, IIE
AIEA 2021 Annual Conference: SIOs at U.S. Higher Education Campuses: New Realities in COVID-19
February 17, 2021
This panel examines the role of SIOs on U.S. campuses amid COVID-19. AIEA and IIE will present new research on the priorities and challenges SIOs face in their work, and what needs SIOs have to further international education efforts. A discussion on effective practices will complement the findings.
Presenters: Darla Deardorff, Executive Director, AIEA┃Cheryl Matherly, Vice President and Vice Provost for International Affairs, Lehigh University┃Mirka Martel, Head of Research, Evaluation & Learning, IIE
AIEA 2021 Annual Conference: Using Data Effectively and Easily to Advocate for Internationalization on Higher Education Campuses
February 16, 2021
Drawing upon the expertise of international higher education researchers and practitioners in the U.S., this session will offer effective practices and ways that SIOs in the U.S. and abroad can use their own institution’s data and other global sources of research and data to drive decision-making and advocacy for internationalization at their institution. The panel will discuss findings from the SIO study conducted by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in 2020, drawing on data regarding the use and value of data collection and analysis for internationalization efforts. The panel will include an expert in international higher education from IIE’s Open Doors®, as well as an SIO effectively using mobility data to inform internationalization advocacy.
Presenters: Mirka Martel, Head of Research, Evaluation & Learning, IIE┃David Di Maria, Associate Vice Provost for International Education, UMBC
Open Doors International Scholars 2019/20 data release
February 11, 2021
IIE will be holding a webinar on the annual Open Doors International Scholars data on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:00am EDT. The presentation will provide the 2019/20 statistics on international scholars at U.S. higher education institutions engaged in academic activities, such as researchers, faculty, and clinicians.
Register here: https://iie-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tdr_5D83QO6HeN-VSCPL0Q
British Council International Education Virtual Festival 2020
January 18, 2021
Studying for the Future: International Secondary Students in the United States
December 16, 2020
This panel will discuss international secondary student mobility trends and highlight the potential recruitment pipeline to U.S. higher education institutions.
Presenters: Melanie French, Executive Director, AIFS┃Rebecca Reidy, NACAC/Secondary Counselor┃Leah Mason, Research Lead, IIE.
State of Global Education
December 8, 2020
The Washington Diplomat is hosting its 2020 Global Education Conference to convene embassy representatives, the private sector, universities, think tanks, U.S. government officials, international multilateral organizations and other educational institutions to discuss the latest developments in education and, specifically, the issues that are critical to foreign students coming to the United States, particularly in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Among the myriad topics we will examine are: future education trends, including distance learning, the skills needed to adapt to a 21st-century world and pertinent political developments affecting the field of international education. Discussions will be moderated in-studio with virtual participation to ensure a safe but dynamic and inclusive conference.
Presenter: Mirka Martel, IIE
Open Doors Annual International Student Census and U.S. Study Abroad Data Release
November 16, 2020
Representatives from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the Institute of International Education released findings from the 2020 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. See our Annual Release page for more details.
Comparative impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. and Canadian campus
October 1, 2020 @ 12:00 P.M ET.
This webinar features comparative researching findings from the U.S. and Canada to understand the effects of COVID-19 on higher education institutions. IIE and CBIE researchers will share their results of surveys from over 500 higher education institutions to discuss how the field has responded in a time of crisis.
Presenters: Leah Mason, IIE┃Jacquelyn Hoult, CBIE
Open Doors Intensive English Program Data Release
August 20, 2020
IIE is released the annual Open Doors Intensive English Program (IEP) data on August 20, 2020 via an open webinar. The presentation provided statistics on IEP enrollment, durations, and leading places of origin from the 2019 calendar year. IIE was joined by representatives from EnglishUSA and UCIEP who provided the field with additional insights and how this data can be used by the IEP field.
Diversity Abroad 2020: From Research to Practice – Building Study Abroad Support at MSIs.
August 6, 2020 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (PST)
This session brought together researchers and practitioners to provide insights on study abroad trends specific to minority serving institutions (MSIs). The panelists provided data used for benchmarking and to help institutions understand profiles of students engaging in study abroad by each MSI type, discussed best practices to increase study abroad, and explored strategies to overcome institutional and student challenges to studying abroad.
Perspectives from U.S. Institutions and International Students: Fall 2020 Decisions, Preparations, Complexity
July 29, 2020 from 10 – 11 AM (EDT)
This joint webinar by the College Board and IIE will present new survey findings on the perspectives of U.S. higher education institutions and international students on plans for the academic year 2020/2021. The College Board administered a survey to international students worldwide, asking about their plans for future international study and the reasons behind their decision-making. IIE administered the third survey in its COVID-19 Snapshot Survey Series to U.S. higher education institutions, tracking institutional plans for the next academic year and how this will impact options for international students. The data will be complemented by a discussion with representatives from two U.S. higher education institutions and the decisions and challenges they are facing regarding their international student populations in fall 2020. The complementary views from institutions and international students will provide the necessary context to understand the complex global mobility picture in fall 2020.
Open Doors is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by IIE.
IIE’s mission is to help people and organizations leverage the power of international education to thrive in today’s interconnected world. IIE’s work focuses on advancing scholarship, building economies, and promoting access to opportunity.
The U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity.
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories. EducationUSA is committed to promoting the diversity of U.S. higher education to help international students find their best fit.
USA Study Abroad is a U.S. Department of State entity focused on expanding and diversifying study abroad opportunities for U.S. students to gain critical skills in support of our national security and economic prosperity.
