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Session

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Joining the dots (for student success): recruitment, retention, and readiness

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM PDT
Location: Junior AB
Presentation Description: International enrollment management often focuses on recruiting international students, but true student success requires a holistic, supportive approach throughout their entire academic journey - from retention to career readiness. Retaining students is more than just numbers, it’s a reflection of their higher education experience with your institution and country. Whether a student stays in the USA or moves elsewhere, including home, it’s important that international educators consider workplace readiness for them as an essential part of their experience. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and discuss the post-enrollment components that positively contribute to international student retention. Explore practical strategies for equipping international graduates with the experiences and qualifications required to be marketable.
  • Brainstorm initiatives that help international students settle into campus life, including language classes, soft skills, and peer mentorship - through sharing of best practices, challenges and areas of collaboration.
  • This 60-minute session will combine a brief (15-20 minute) presentation with substantive small-group discussions and interactive exercises, such as: small group discussions, a SCAMPER activity and reporting back to conclude.