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Presenter:Cheryl Delk-Le Good, Executive Director
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Why We Do It: Trends & Issues
Who We Are: Programs & Associates
What We Do: Our Mission
How We Do It: Putting Our Mission into Practice (Outreach & Support)
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Who We Are & What We DoOrganization of intensive English programs & Associates in the U.S. that provides support,
standards and advocacy for its members and the industry
• Network & community (administrators, teachers, staff)• Professional development events• Product & service providers to meet programs’ needs
• University/college or community college owned & governed program
• Proprietary multi-site program situated on a university/college campus
• Proprietary, independent single stand-alone program
• Proprietary multi-site stand-alone program
Types of Intensive English Programs
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Key Facts
457 Member Programs
Member Programs
in 45 states + DC
58% of Member programs
are university-, college- or
community college- governed
25% private or multi-site stand
alone
17% Private or multi-site
operating on a college or university
campus
30% of programs are ACCET
accredited
37% of programs fall solely under
regional accreditation 33% of programs are CEA
accredited**50% of CEA accredited programs also
governed institution/regional body
Providing support, standards, and
advocacy for intensive English programs since
1986
Members
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Associates
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Stakeholders
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Trends & Issues
• Enrollment decreases• Student needs / program offerings • Membership diversity
Institute of International Education (2017). “Leading Places of Origin of Intensive English Program Students, 2016 “
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Market Growth/Decline
• Key growth markets: China, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam, Colombia
• Key declining markets: Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Brazil
EnglishUSA Members are reporting 25-50% decreases in enrollments
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Key Issues• Increased competition in the US/overseas (including in-country English
study prior to degree programs)• Changes in government–sponsored programs (more institution to
institution partnerships being formed)• Influx of pathway programs (although many IEPs also function or offer
pathway)• Political climate/change and fear of change in US visa policies• Safety concerns• Lack of direct/collaborative recruitment efforts by host institutions
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• Short-term programming, special programs, and customized courses
• Direct agreements with partners• Re(consideration) of agent use (programmatic,
institutional, and state-level) and other student recruitment options
Student needs / program offerings
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Membership Diversity/Growth• Membership growth spurt in past 5 yearso Limited non-renewals in July (budget concerns
and some closures)o New memberships continue to be accepted
from diverse program types• Market share of IEPs still not 100% tapped
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• Inclusive membership• Committed Board members and Executive Director with
20+ years experience in the field• Active listserv• Website engagement• Increased volunteer opportunities
Support & Outreach
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Mission into Practice•Resources to assist with recruitment, program & professional
development, advocacy issues •Webinar series in 2018 (including 4 Associates)•Online Forums to launch in January• Joint efforts with Associates for recruitment (online student fair, EnglishUSA Pavillion) to advocate for study in the USA
•Regional, national and international presence with members•Members only log-in area of website•Facebook page open to industry to share media resources (multiple options for community engagement)
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Mission into Practice (con’t)•Open communication with sponsoring/federal
government agencies and additional stakeholders to strengthen and assist the intensive English program community•Annual EnglishUSA Stakeholders Conference in D.C.• Joint efforts with UCIEP and TESOL•CIEPA (Council of IEP Associations) at NAFSA Annual•Strategic partnership with US Commercial Services
#ENGLISHUSA@IEPSintheUSAUpcoming Events
• Professional Development Conference DC in Monterey, CA (January 18-19, 2018)
• TESOL Conference (March 28-30, 2018)—multiple EnglishUSA presentations & booth in Chicago, IL
• NAFSA Conference (May 20-June 1, 2018)—EnglishUSA presentation, booth & networking event in Philadelphia
• Stakeholders Conference (October 3-4, 2018) in Washington, DC
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Booth 46Questions?