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Global Recruiting at a Community College in the Heartland Dawn Wood, Director, International Programs, Kirkwood Mark Ash, Admission Advisor, Kirkwood. MIDWest Conference Dubuque, IA May 21, 2012. Global is Local Local is Global. Globalization is a reality - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Global Recruiting at a Community College in the
HeartlandDawn Wood, Director, International Programs, Kirkwood
Mark Ash, Admission Advisor, Kirkwood
MIDWest ConferenceDubuque, IA
May 21, 2012
Global is Local Local is GlobalGlobalization is a reality
Kirkwood is focused on preparing a globally competent workforce and citizens
Methods:• Attracting International Students to Kirkwood’s Academic and English
Programs• Innovative International Projects/Grants• Study Abroad Programs• Faculty Development• And More….
Presentation Outline
• International Student Statistics
• Why International Students Come to Kirkwood
• Impact on our campus and local community
• Student Stories
Role and Purpose of International Programs
• Internationalization through – International Projects/Partnerships/Grants– International Students on Campus– Study Abroad– Community Outreach
• Innovation and Excellence• Contribute to Campus and Community
International Students on Student Visas at Kirkwood
Fall 2005 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall 2008 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 20110
50
100
150
200
250
300
Number of International Students
Definitions Kirkwood Sources of Students from other Countries
2010/2011 GrantExchangeStudent VisasImmigrants and Other VisasShort Term Groups
Grant – Students are funded by grant (CCI, SEED)
Exchange – Students are on a reciprocal exchange program while a Kirkwood student is overseas
Student Visas – Students who come to Kirkwood from another country on an F-1 students visa
Immigrants and Other Visas – Permanent Residents, Citizens or Students on visas other than Student
Short Term Groups – Groups of Students Kirkwood hosts for short term customized programs 2-10 weeks in length.
International Students 277
Immigrant Students (Permanent Residents or
Citizens of the US)308
English Language Acquisition
(ELA) Students -
231
~600 Students From Other Countries at Kirkwood
Diversity of International Students by World Region
Asia
Africa
Central America
Europe
South AmericaNorth America Middle EastOceania
Diversity of International Students by Field of Study
Libera
l Arts
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Manage
ment
Agricultu
re
Business
Administrati
on
Nursing
Englis
h Langu
age
Accounting
Marketi
ng Man
agem
ent
Pre-En
ginee
ring
Bankin
g & Fi
nance
Computer In
formati
on Syste
m
Computer Sc
ience
Veterin
ary
Construction M
anage
mentMed
ia
Pre-Pharm
acy Art
Biology
Carpen
try CAD
Culinary
Educati
on
Electr
onic Engin
neering
Electr
oneuro Te
ch
Graphic C
omm
Health In
fo Tech
Medica
l Assi
sting
Music
Plumbing
Physical
Educati
on
Pre-Den
try
Respira
tory
Teleco
mmunication
Theat
re
Welding
Engin
eering T
ech05
1015202530354045
International Students – Top 10 Countries of Origin
ChinaKorea
India
Vietnam
Guatemala
Indonesia
Mexico
Brazil
HondurasJap
an0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Spring 2011 Data from Datatel/Colleague
Immigrant Students – Top 10 Countries of Origin
Sudan
Congo
Mexico
Vietnam
EthiopiaKenya
China
Nigeria
Honduras Togo0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Spring 2011 Data from Datatel/Colleague
The World in an ELA ClassroomRed = Visa
Yellow = Immigrant
ChinaKorea
India
Vietnam
Guatemala
Indonesia
Mexico
Brazil
HondurasJap
an0
102030405060708090
Spring 2011 Data from Datatel/Colleague
Sudan
Congo
Mexico
Vietnam
EthiopiaKenya
China
Nigeria
Honduras Togo
Why do International Students Come to Kirkwood?
• Transfer to Top Universities• Housing• Recruitment and Partnerships• Ease of Admissions• We take care of them • They feel welcome… they see their flags• English preparation• Grant Placements (CCI, SEED, FIPSE)
Impact of International Students
• Economic (data in packet)• Cultural• Knowledge• Diversity
Student Stories
Quyen Dao Mohamed Taha
Partnership Between Admission and International Programs Departments
• International Programs Challenge• Admission Office Opportunity• Time + Money=A Winning Combination…A
Partnership Begins
Why Vietnam?
• Vietnam ranks 8th, with nearly 15,000 students in the United States. 6 in 10 begin their studies at a community college. (Open Doors 2011)
• Vietnam is currently ranked #2 in US Community College Enrollment (surpassing Japan and trailing only South Korea), and is the fastest growing segment of the international student market.
• The U.S is the world’s 2nd leading host of Vietnamese students, after Australia. (U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement)
Family Pet Monkey in Hoi An
Nha Trang Beach
Ho Chi Minh College Fair
Danang Post-College Fair
Danang High School Assembly Visit
Nha Trang High School Classroom Visit
Classroom Visit
Classroom Visit
Cám Ơn
Dawn WoodDirector, International ProgramsKirkwood Community College6301 Kirkwood BlvdCedar Rapids, IA [email protected]/international
Mark AshAdmission AdvisorKirkwood Community College6301 Kirkwood BlvdCedar Rapids, IA [email protected]
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