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Friday, June 2, 2023 from 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

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The global workforce requires graduates to translate the knowledge and skills gained through international educational experiences into professional outcomes. In this session, government and nonprofit international education leaders share recent findings on employability, career readiness, and world language and area studies program models.

Presenters: Leah M. Mason, Research Lead, IIE | Samuel Eisen, Director Of Programs, Defense Language And National Security Education Office | Celeste Kinginger, Professor, Pennsylvania State University | Dana Sapatoru, Education Program Specialist, United States Department Of Education

Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM EDT

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International student recruitment strategies can go beyond historically dominant places of origin and explore new horizons for recruitment. This panel reviews trends in emerging international markets in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and considers global student mobility data, prospective student data, and recruitment expert perspectives on this topic.

Presenters: Mirka Martel, Head of Research, Evaluation and Learning, IIE | Elle Butler, Head Of Marketing, North America, IDP Connect, Samba Dieng, Senior International Officer & Executive Director, Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge, Scott Smith, Director, International Higher Education, The College Board

Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM EDT

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This panel explores high school international student mobility in the United States using data from the Institute of International Education on current international student enrollment in U.S. high schools. A representative from the New Mexico Military Institute discusses the relationships between U.S. boarding schools and higher education institutions, highlighting changes since COVID-19, and a representative from the University of Central Missouri covers international student recruitment strategies.

Presenters: Natalya Andrejko, Research Officer, IIE | Philip R. Hull, Director, University Of Central Missouri Graduate & International Student Services | Cristhina H. Starke, Global Enrollment & Marketing Director, New Mexico Military Institute

Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

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An expert panel from EnglishUSA, the Institute of International Education’s research and evaluation division, and the U.S. 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, Research Specialist, IIE | Cheryl Delk-Le Good, Executive Director, EnglishUSA | Gabriela Zelaya, Global Education Team Leader, U.S. Department of Commerce

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

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This panel shares research and resources for practitioners supporting international students with disabilities. Panelists discuss data on international students with disabilities and explore best practices with experts from the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange and the author of Advising International Students with Disabilities.

Presenters: Julie Baer, Research Specialist, IIE | David Levin, Senior Program Manager at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) | Laurie Laird, Project Manager, MIUSA | Cory Owen, Associate Dean of Students, Yale-NUS College

March 17, 2023

Presenters: Julie Baer, Research Specialist, IIE

March 14, 2023

This panel delivers resources and best practices from researchers and practitioners on how data can be used to inform inclusive study abroad experiences. The session will discuss how to benchmark data against national study abroad datasets and identify best practices to improve programs, advising, and academic success of students fr om diverse identities.

Presenters: Julie Baer, Research Specialist, IIE | Jinous Kasravi, Director of Membership & Community, Diversity Abroad | Nick Gozik, Dean of Global Education & Assistant Professor, Elon University

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM EST

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The COVID-19 pandemic is retreating, but its lasting imprint on internationalization of higher education is just emerging.  This roundtable discussion will explore how internationalization in higher education has changed due to the pandemic; how internationalization in higher education will change as a result of the pandemic; and how we must redefine what internationalization in higher education means. The session seeks to define the new contours of internationalization that will shape leadership strategies of SIOs.

Presenters: Leah Mason, Research Lead, IIE | Cheryl Matherly, Vice President/Vice Provost for International Affairs, Lehigh University | Hiroshi Ota, Hitotsubashi University

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST

First-generation college students represent a growing segment of the U.S. higher education population and a group consistently underrepresented in study abroad programming. This session will share successful strategies for engaging with first-generation students and promising practices for increasing their participation in study abroad. Bringing together perspectives from higher education institutions and scholarship administrators, this session will present practical information for study abroad administrators to implement at each phase of the first-generation student study abroad experience.

Presenters: Leah Mason, Research Lead, Institute of International Education | Amy Carey, University of Michigan | Garett Heysel, American College of the Mediterranean | Kelly Newlon, Washington State University

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

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This session will discuss the critical role of the Senior International Officer (SIO) on U.S. campuses and the collaborations and relationships that are key to SIOs’ success. Rooted in findings from IIE’s new publication on SIOs at U.S. higher education institutions, this panel will explore the wide range of relationships between SIOs and university leadership, followed by a discussion with university experts to identify examples of collaboration and effective practices.

Presenters: Allan Goodman, CEO, IIE | Mirka Martel, Head of Research, Evaluation & Learning, IIE | Kalpen Trivedi, SIO, University of Massachusetts Amherst | Mark Wrighton, President, George Washington University

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM EST

This session will present updates and trends on international student recruitment, including findings on academic mobility to the U.S. from IIE, international student preferences from the College Board, and insights from U.S. university leaders on challenges and opportunities in international recruitment. The panel will focus on the key priorities that the international education field faces, including enrollment updates, diversity and equity, policies and priorities, as well as collaboration and partnerships.

Presenters: Mirka Martel, Head of Research, Evaluation & Learning, IIE | Scott Smith, Director, International Higher Education, College Board |Vern Granger, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Connecticut | John Wilkerson, Interim Associate Vice President for International Services, Indiana University

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM EST

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In response to Karin Fischer’s November inquiry in the Chronicle of Higher Education – Are we “at the end of the golden era for internationalization?” – this plenary considers new data from ACE’s Mapping Internationalization on US Campuses: 2022 Edition and IIE’s Open Doors 2022 Report. Join the authors and key leaders in our field for a provocative discussion about the real challenges, opportunities, and hope for the future of international education.

Presenters: Mirka Martel, Head of Research, Evaluation & Learning, IIE | Kara Godwin, American Council on Education | Philip Altbach, Boston College | Jewell Winn, Tennessee State University | Maria Claudia Soler, American Council on Education

Monday, February 20, 2023 from 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM EST

This panel delivers informational resources, research and best practices from AIEA, DOS/ECA, MIUSA and IIE for international education leaders interested in building or expanding international education opportunities and supports for persons with disabilities. Panelists explore how serving those with disabilities is integrated into campus internationalization initiatives and the availability of data on international students with disabilities. The panel provides resources grounded in research, practitioner experience, and information from the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange.

Presenters: Julie Baer, Research Specialist, IIE | David Levin, Senior Program Manager at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) | Laurie Laird, Project Manager, MIUSA | Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela, Vice-Provost for International Affairs and Global Strategy and Professor of Higher Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

February 12, 2023

Presenters: Julie Baer, Research Specialist, IIE

Friday, June 3, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM MDT

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This session will explore the value of non-credit education abroad for tertiary students. It will review the non-credit education abroad landscape, the long-term impact of technology and new models post-COVID, and highlight how institutions and organizations can collaborate to benefit the students who participate in non-credit experiences abroad.

Presenters: Leah Mason, IIE | Zach Mohs, University of Minnesota | Andrea Custodi, CAPA, The Global Education Network

Friday, June 3, 2022 from 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM MDT

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The COVID-19 pandemic increased virtual exchange programs and with it a discussion on great access and equity in study abroad. Whether through COIL, virtual internships, or other pursuits, a group of panelists will discuss how opportunities for virtual exchange broaden opportunities for students of various backgrounds to have global experiences.

Presenters: Julie Baer, IIE | Veronica Onorevole, Associate Director, ACE | Daniel Kramer, Director, U.S. Fulbright Program | Mohamed Abdel-Kader, Aspen Institute

Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM MDT

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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the mobility of international scholars to U.S. universities, damaging a critical pipeline for international research and innovation. This session will present trends in international scholar mobility to U.S. campuses and discuss insights, effective practices and advocacy for sustaining international research pipelines in the future.

Presenters: Mirka Martel, IIE |  Julie Taylor, Director of Academic Relations for Fulbright, IIE | Cindy Fan, SIO, UCLA International Institute

Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM MDT

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Three international education thought leaders, IIE’s Open Doors, AACRAO’s EDGE, and NAFSA’s Economic Value Tool teams, will facilitate an interactive session showcasing online resources. The panelists hope this interactive session gives attendees the confidence to navigate online resources for their institutional needs.

Presenters: Natalya Andrejko, IIE | Julie Funaki, ACCRAO | Erica Stewart, Senior Director for Advocacy and Communications, NAFSA

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM MDT

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Throughout the pandemic, the Institute of International Education (IIE) and IDP Connect conducted surveys of students and institutions, establishing data to support international educators. In this session, presenters discuss the key findings that emerged from the surveys, including international student perceptions and institutional perspectives.

Presenters: Mirka Martel, IIE | Elle Butler, IDP Connect | David L. Di Maria, UMBC | Ryan Fleming, IDP Connect

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM MDT

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An expert panel—from EnglishUSA; the Institute of International Education’s Research, Evaluation, and Learning Unit; and the U.S. Department of Commerce—discusses trends in international student mobility and the impact on English language programs. Presenters provide information from recent Open Doors data and updates on trends in key recruitment markets for English language programs.

Presenters: Julie Baer, IIE | Cheryl Delk-Le Good, EnglishUSA | Gabriela Zelaya, U.S. Department of Commerce

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM MDT

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This panel highlights the COVID-19 pandemic impact on international educational exchange in Germany, Japan, and the U.S. The presenters share findings from national-level survey data of universities and engage the audience in dialogue and reflection on the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned from the pandemic and explore a path forward.

Presenters: Leah Mason, IIE | Benedikt Brisch, German Academic Exchange Service | Yukiko Ishikura, Osaka University | Yuki Nabeshima, Tokyo Metropolitan University

April 14, 2022

This panel will bring together scholars and practitioners who are engaged in research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in a variety of themes: national government responses, social media, impact on teaching, and others.

Presenters: Mirka Martel, IIE | Christine Greenhow, Michigan State University | Katalin Szelenyi, University of Massachusetts Boston

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

This panel brings together research from Japan, Canada and the United States to compare and contrast the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on international student mobility to these countries. In addition to investigating the short-term, visible changes such as a decline in the mobility of students and graduates, we focus on the long-term changes due to the pandemic that will continue even after the pandemic is over. With complementary data and three regional perspectives, the panel will offer diverse perspectives on the short-and long-term effects of the pandemic on international education and the path forward.

Presenters: Mirka Martel, IIE | Yusuke Sakurai, Ochanomizu University | Ryoko Nakano, Osaka University | Melissa Payne, Canadian Bureau for International Education

Friday, March 25, 2022 from 1:00pm – 1:40 pm EDT

Presentation on enrollment trends and highlights from the latest Open Doors data on international student mobility to the United States.

Presenters:  Leah Mason, IIE

Thursday, March 24th from 3:45pm-5:00pm CDT

This session will highlight how study abroad programming can be embedded in the ethos of Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ institutional culture. It brings together data on HBCU student participation in study abroad and internationalization policies, programs, and initiatives with recent research on student and institutional perspectives.

Presenters:  Julie Baer, IIE | Charity Clay, Xavier University of Louisiana | Gregory Maddox, Texas Southern University

February 21-22, 2022

This session will include a robust discussion about the landscape of international student mobility at community colleges.

Presenters:  Mirka Martel, IIE | Dawn Wood, Dean of Global Learning, Kirkwood Community College | Dr. Stephanie Kelly, Executive Director, Community Colleges for International Development | Dr. Krishna Bista, Associate Professor, Morgan State University

February 10th, 2022

This presentation will provide 2020/21 data on international scholars at U.S. higher education institutions engaged in academic and research activities.

Presenters: Mirka Martel, IIE

June 4, 2021

English Language Programs: Industry Overview, Enrollment Data, and Market Trends

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

Leveraging Data for Global Engagement with Local Stakeholders

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

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

February 16-17, 2021

Above the Storm: Priorities and Challenges of the SIO Beyond COVID-19

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

SIOs at U.S. Higher Education Campuses: New Realities in COVID-19

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

Using Data Effectively and Easily to Advocate for Internationalization on Higher Education Campuses

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

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.

January 18, 2021

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.

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

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.

October 1, 2020

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

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.

August 6, 2020

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.

July 29, 2020

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.