Photo caption: Matt Washburn from Education USA explains their services
AACRAO International Education Services' inaugural “Senior Symposium on International Admissions” was held at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA, February 3-4, 2015. Twenty participants were selected from more than 60 nominations to participate in this program designed for senior administrators.
Presentations included:
- Best Practices in International Admissions – Dale Gough, AACRAO International Education Services
- Diploma Mills & Fraudulent Documents – Allen Ezell (Former FBI SAC – “DipScam”)
- The Dickinson State University story – Dr. DC Coston, President, Dickinson State University
- International Student Recruitment – Eddie West (NACAC), Peggy Blumenthal (IIE), Liz Reisberg (Reisberg Associates)
- Education USA – Matthew Washburn, Heidi Arola
- China Verification Services – CDGDC and CHESICC
- Testing International Applicants – Michelle Hampton, TOEFL/ETS
- Department of Homeland Security
- U.S. Department of State/Visa Office
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)/CHEA International Quality Group – Dr. Judith Eaton, President CHEA
Participants in their reviews of the Symposium stated:
- “Although generally familiar with the issues, the detailed presentations were tremendously beneficial.”
- “A great opportunity for networking.”
- “The topics were relevant and extremely useful.”
- “I would recommend this be available to all administrators; 100%.”
Learn about upcoming AACRAO IES training opportunities here.