An Expert Take on International Student Recruitment

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About the Episode

Karin Fischer, a senior writer on international education at The Chronicle of Higher Education, offers an expert perspective on the challenges and solutions for recruiting international students to American higher education institutions.

Takeaways:

Colleges and universities have had to reevaluate the value and purpose of international education in the face of changing global dynamics.
International enrollment is on the rise, but the makeup of international students has shifted dramatically.
Colleges need to adapt their support services to meet the unique needs of international students, including career services with cultural and visa law knowledge.
To make American higher education more accessible to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds, institutions need to prioritize equity and explore alternative models such as online education and transnational programs.

People in this episode

Host

Kin Sejpal

Kinnari “Kin” Sejpal is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications/Chief Marketing Officer at University of Redlands where she oversees brand management, enrollment marketing, and communications and digital teams.

Interviewee

Karin Fischer

Karin Fischer is a senior writer for The Chronicle of Higher Education, where she writes about international education, the social and political divides around college, and other topics.

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