Strategic Internationalization Archives - Page 4 of 14

The International Student Experience: A Crucial Domain of Recruitment and Retention

Published: October 4, 2016

International student alumni can be an institution’s biggest brand ambassadors, but only if they have a good experience on campus. The research team at WES surveyed almost 5,000 current or formal international students to learn more about what did and didn’t work for them during their time at U.S. institutions – and to develop actionable recommendations to help HEIs better meet student needs and future recruitment goals.

Study Abroad: Can U.S. Institutions Do Better? Trends, Benefits, Access, and Equity

Published: September 6, 2016

U.S. students’ study abroad participation rates are creeping up, while the duration of programs is plummeting. Available research can help shed lights on who gets to participate, the impact of short term programs, and how to increase both access and benefits for the widest possible range of participants.

Recruitment Beyond China: Lower-Middle-Income Countries Show Promise

Published: August 15, 2016

Student mobility from lower-middle-income countries is on the rise. That’s good news for U.S. colleges and universities that don’t have top-tier rankings.

Better Career Services for International Students = Better Retention and Recruitment

Published: June 7, 2016

Good career prospects are a major pull factor for international students who come to the U.S., but the career services available on campus often fall short. With an eye toward improved recruitment, retention, and better student experience, the WES research team examined what works and what doesn’t at campuses across the U.S.

Addressing the U.S. Global Partnership Lag

Published: May 2, 2016

Ian Wright, Director of Partnerships, WES In an era of declining public investment in higher education and increasing global competition for students, a comprehensive internationalization strategy is non-negotiable for higher education institutions of every stripe. “The internationalisation of a university is no longer ‘optional’,” Alvaro…

Strategic Internationalization

What others are reading What Others Are Reading

What Others
Are Reading