CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

The theme for AASCU’s Academic Affairs Summer Meeting in late July is “Fostering Student Success: Programs and Practices.” Now, as never before, the issue of student success, which is linked to retention and graduation, has assumed a position of prominence in the national dialogue about higher education.

WES SESSIONS:

Towards Informed International Enrollment Strategies: Spotting Trends, Understanding Students
Friday, August 1, 2014 from 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

1 out of 5 international students in the US is enrolled in only 25 universities! How can other high caliber institutions attract and enroll more international students while containing the costs, maintaining quality and diversifying the source countries? This interactive session will share latest trends and research related to international student mobility and its implications for enrollment strategies and academic success of students.

Presenters:

• Dr. Rahul Choudaha, Chief Knowledge Officer & Senior Director of Strategic Development, World Education Services

• Dr. Lance R. Askildson, Vice-Provost  for Global Affairs & Chief International Officer, Kennesaw State University

• Dr. Patricia L. Rogers, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Winona State University

WES Research & Advisory Services offers research-based consulting solutions on student mobility, international enrollment, and transnational education.

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