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2023 International ACAC Conference Education Sessions

The 2023 Conference Session Schedule can be found below. This schedule includes session titles and descriptions, panelist information, experience level, and target audience.

Access Issues in a Test-Optional World: HALI Case Studies Exercise

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
GC 150
Session Description

Come engage with us in small group discussion format to crack complex admissions issues based on real life case studies of HALI students from Africa. We will work in mixed admissions-counselors groups to break down and discuss cases and report back. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute your ideas for how together we can increase access and inclusion for low-income international students!

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)

Lead Presenter

Rebecca Zeigler Mano, Education Matters

Additional Presenters

Misco Mungai, HALI Access Network
Laura Kaub, Duolingo English Test
Abraham Barry, Meto
Norris Kayitare, Bridge2Rwanda
Cleo Ingabire, Gashora Girls Academy of Science & Technology

Africa 2.0 - Navigating Beyond the Headlines & Clichés

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
GC 118
Session Description

Africa Rising, Aspiring Africa, Betting on Africa… beyond the headlines, how does one navigate a continent of 1.2 billion people of which 60% are below the age of 25 years? Whether you are a seasoned admissions officer, student recruiter, or are brand new in the industry, this interactive session will aim to provide you strategies to make the most of any student recruitment trip to the continent. Join Canadian university representatives as they share their best practices, travel tips, challenges, and opportunities to build your institutions' brand in Africa. In addition, we also will share our successes and disappointments, plus our favorite dishes/snacks/drinks (and where to get them!) from our travels on the continent.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)

Lead Presenter

Alex Gachanja, The University of Winnipeg

Additional Presenters

Zaa Nkweta, Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Rasha Abu Ramadan, Western University

Beyond AP & IB: Recognizing & Respecting Local Academic Credentials to Meet International Students Where They Are

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
SIPA 125
Session Description

International student mobility patterns are shifting from the Global North to the Global South.

In a post-SAT world — as a more diverse cohort of students apply to more types of universities from more types of school environments, submitting a variety of local academic records — it is essential for globally-minded higher ed institutions to meet these aspiring students where they are. Recognizing and respecting local credentials is becoming an intercultural competency for world-class universities.

This case study will examine research from a collective of bellwether universities that are engaged in a collaborative effort to develop equivalency/ credit & placement policies recognizing India's CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) academic credentials.

A panel of experts will share & discuss their respective approaches, methodologies, findings, and results. We will seek to apply these outcomes to other local/ regional credentials to support a more nuanced review by higher ed admissions teams, putting the academic records of international students in context.

Experience Level
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Clay Hensley, International Education Consultant

Additional Presenters

Swaraj Nandan, KIC UnivAssist
Vicki Seefeldt West, Ohio University
Beau Benson, Northeastern University
Michelle Whittingham, University of California, Santa Cruz

Building Sustainable Models to Enroll Refugee & Displaced Students

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
GC 243
Session Description

At a time of historic global displacement, higher education institutions are seeking ways to enroll refugee displaced students in a sustainable model, not as continuous emergency response. This session will explore at least three different approaches and opportunities for colleges and universities to enroll refugee and displaced students including how to leverage funds to create scholarships, coordinating with other institutions as part of the Global Student Haven Initiative, and the newly launched college and university sponsorship program for refugee students. Come learn how you can adopt these models and effective practice on your campus.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience

Post-Secondary (College & University)

Lead Presenter

Miriam Feldblum, Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education in Immigration

Additional Presenters

Peter Smith, University of California, Berkeley
Emma Daszkiewicz, Trinity College
Joel Hart, Pomona College

Curious About Intellectual Curiosity? Unpacking How to Help Students Explore, Define, & Leverage It in the Admissions Process

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
GC 140
Session Description

“Intellectual curiosity” has become a popular buzzword in the college admissions world. What does it actually mean, why is it valued, and how can it be conveyed in an application? Are there some activities or pursuits that better demonstrate this trait than others, and how can we include exploration of intellectual curiosity in a college counseling curriculum? Join us for a conversation about supporting students in leveraging their intellectual fit in the admissions process.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Brett Fuller, Pioneer Academics

Additional Presenters

Michelle Trimpe, University of Chicago
Nathan Mack, University of Southern California
Niki McInteer, St. Paul's School, London
Mary de Villiers, University of Notre Dame

Hidden Gem Universities & How to Find Them

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
DM 100
Session Description

Counseling for fit and purpose is a goal all counselors aspire to achieve. Yet many times, students and families may narrow their university list to ones that are commonly recognized, irrespective of fit. This session will focus on institutions in four different countries - Canada, Italy, Qatar and Switzerland - that serve as a great case study of the “hidden gem” university option that could be the perfect fit. Counselors, join our session to learn how to illustrate and identify the markers of fit that matter most to stakeholders. University colleagues, join the conversation as we share practical ideas on how to “get your foot in the door” with future students and counselors who might have never heard of your institution before.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)

Lead Presenter

Petra Orent, Franklin University Switzerland

Additional Presenters

Fernanda Mayer Silva, The American University of Rome
Moustafa Ezz, Huron at Western University
Aaron Jones , American School of Doha

How Applications Are Read - From Download to Decision

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
GC 355
Session Description

In this session, we will take a deep dive into how applications are actually read and processed at different institutions. This session will focus mostly on the mechanics and structure of the admissions reading process, and we will hear from experienced international admissions officers on how the process has changed and continues to evolve. Will A.I. play a part (or does it already)? Panelists represent both public and private institutions.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Target Audience

Secondary (High School) & Individual

Lead Presenter

Sheri Neal, Shanghai American School

Additional Presenters

Jennifer Hirsch, Claremont McKenna College
Katie Korhonen, New York University
Seray Teleke, University of California, Los Angeles
Liam McCartney, Boston University

Small Colleges, Big Opportunities: Promoting Liberal Arts Colleges to Professional-Minded Applicants

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
GL 100B
Session Description

Career-focused international applicants tend to overlook liberal arts colleges - even those with superior outcomes in employment and professional school admission to similarly selective national universities. LACs reject fewer qualified applicants than larger reputational peers while often offering more equitable need-based aid policies. Representatives from both sides of the desk break down practical pitches to increase interest in LACs.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Noah Dvorak, Kaohsiung American School

Additional Presenters

Anna-Theresa Wise, Hamilton College
Grace Robertson-Lloyd, Grinnell College
Bruce Hammond, Tsinglan School
Markus Burns, Williams College

Supporting vs Othering International Students at Your Institution & The Role of International Admissions Counseling

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
TAM 121
Session Description

Sometimes efforts to support international students actually have the opposite effect, with the unintended consequence of othering them. How can we recognize and support the needs of international students while not othering them, and how can we tell the difference? Why does this need to be a campus-wide effort and what is the key role of international admissions and recruitment? We will address this topic from admissions, counseling, and recruiting perspectives.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Marie Whalen, Whitworth University

Additional Presenters

Megan Mankerian-Stem, Gen Next Education, Inc.
Sam Wong, Hong Kong Baptist University
Joan Liu, Second Chance

The Future & Status of IECs within International ACAC

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
PVH 100
Session Description

IECs are here to stay. Some are good. Some are not so good. Some create access. Others build on elite status. What makes a good IEC? What benchmarks could International ACAC set from an organizational standpoint to let members better understand how many reputable IECs are out there, where, and what exactly they do? This panel seeks suggestions that could lead to an internal accreditation status for IECs seeking an additional layer of legitimacy within our global community in a new, ethical, rigorous, and inclusive way.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Caitlin Worsham, CPC Global Education

Additional Presenters

Amy Markham, Mount Holyoke College
Ray Marx, Colegio Americano de Quito
Cindy Fowler, Mercersburg Academy
Neeraj Mandhana, The Next Genius Foundation

Update on the Lowlands: Studying in the Netherlands

jeudi 13 juillet 2023 à 09:00–10:00 EDT
SASC 352
Session Description

The Netherlands has become, and remains an exceptionally popular destination for students interested in high-quality English-taught programs in a unique setting. International students are highly valued for their contributions to the classroom, and developing their talent is integral to the mission of higher education institutions. This session will give an update on international recruitment in the Netherlands with an in-depth overview that includes insight into the public system of education, the current challenges that institutions and students face due to its popularity, critical elements of fit/matching, government updates and a look to the future where international students continue to be welcome in the Netherlands.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Carolyn Barr, Leiden University

Additional Presenters

Dennis Baas, Eindhoven University of Technology
Sally Gascoigne, Hotelschool The Hague
Tanya Mudde-Malik, Rotterdam Business School
Denise Nijhuis, University College Roosevelt
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