Leveraging and Best Practices of Region I&II's Study State Consortia

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

4:25 PM – 5:15 PM PDT

Location: Pavilion C

Chair and Presenter(s)

Jim Paul

Director, Boston Office
U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service
Boston, Massachusetts

Presenter(s)

Pinki Thakker (she/her/hers)

Acting Global Education Team Leader
U.S. Department of Commerce
Kansas City, Missouri

This session will focus on the enhanced resources available to Region I & II educational institutions in working together and marketing each of their states as a top destination for international students. Speakers will not only provide examples of successful activities involving study consortia in these regions and across the U.S., but will also discuss possible interest in joint initiatives.

Learning Objectives:

understand the latest benefits of becoming involved with the study consortium in their individual state
describe the various study consortia activities in Regions I & II as well as across the U.S.
contact the correct reps for their state's study consortium, U.S. federal government assistance for attracting international students to their region, and additional global recruitment resources.