Welcome to our new newsletter! The name will now be "Insert winning name here." Let us know what you think our new name should be by submitting your idea in our Slack community!
Our updated newsletter will be sent out twice a month. All member updates will still be found here, in one convenient location along with other important news. Enjoy the new format! |
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In this Issue
July 1, 2021
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Message From the President
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We are returning to normal. But it’s a new normal – one that we can define, shape and build. Please take some time for long-desired in-person reunions and indoors and outdoors R&R. While we celebrate the return, please take a look at the myriad of exciting and impactful activities AIRC has planned for you. I strongly encourage you to put in a proposal for the AIRC 2021 in-person conference in Miami. Have a great summer.
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Join us for one of the first in-person international education conferences in over a year! The 13th Annual AIRC Conference will be in Miami, Florids from December 8th-11th.
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The AIRC Annual Conference is the “must attend” event for international student recruitment and enrollment management. A range of sponsorship opportunities are available to promote your organization before, during and after the annual conference.
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The Session proposal deadline has been extended. Submit your proposal by July 12th, 2021 for this year's annual conference.
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Upcoming Webinar
COVID-19 Concerns: Strategies for Welcoming International Students A Webinar Sponsored by The American International Recruitment Council (AIRC) and the University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA)
July 15, 2021 11am - 12:15pm ET
How is your institution planning to welcome new and returning international students to campus this fall in light of the dynamic Covid-19 situation? Which federal, state, and local guidelines
are you following? What protocols are you putting in place to protect the health of students, faculty, and staff? Will your institution require students to show proof of having received a Covid-19 vaccine? If so, which vaccines will meet your requirement? Will students be required to quarantine upon arrival? What are the costs of the various measures you are taking and which administrators are responsible for overseeing them? This webinar brings together colleagues who
will address these and many other questions as they share how their institutions are planning to welcome international students.
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AIRC's Professional Certificate in International Student Recruitment and Enrollment Planning (ISREP)
Enroll now in AIRC's professional certificate course. Learn more or sign up today.
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Advocacy and Policy Updates
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The U.S. government has released plans to cancel the proposal to change duration of status to fixed timelines. The Department of Homeland Security plans to withdraw this proposed rule change. Read more.
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The State of Maryland has rescinded a prohibition of state institutions partnering with educational agencies. AIRC is deeply appreciative of the efforts of David Di Maria to advocate for this change. Learn more.
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Renew Your AIRC Membership Now!
Now is the time to renew your organization’s AIRC membership so that you continue to receive the essential services and benefits on which you rely. Membership renewal is an easy process and takes only minutes of your time. Renew your membership today!
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AIRC’s Membership Committee welcomes all representatives from our member organizations to our virtual community on Slack.
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This platform is intended to keep the fun and collaborative spirit alive online throughout the year. Among our member community, there is a wealth of experience, knowledge, and creativity…so let’s share it and support each other. Request to join Slack now.
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Now Accepting Applications for the MPL Research Award
The Marjorie Peace Lenn Research Award is open to both undergraduate and graduate students from accredited U.S. colleges and universities. The selected awardee will receive a $500 cash award and complimentary all-inclusive attendance to the AIRC annual conference where they will have the opportunity to present their research to the conference attendees. In addition, the awardee’s final research product will be posted on AIRC’s website.
To Apply:
We look forward to reviewing applications! Please email member services to receive the application.
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Join an AIRC Working Group
AIRC’s Working Groups bring together international enrollment management professionals and experts to provide critical guidance and support to AIRC’s initiatives, and contribute to the development of new and valuable resources for the membership and the IEM field. Each Working Group is made up of 6-12 members, including a chair (invited by AIRC) and a Staff Liaison. Timelines and work plans will be developed by each group with direction and support provided by the Chair and Staff Liaison.
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Introducing AIRC’s Mastermind Circle - A space to share ideas, find solutions, innovate and inspire.
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Introducing AIRC’s Mastermind Circle, a new learning and leadership development group for AIRC members. Each quarter the group will meet to dive deeply into leading topics in international student enrollment management. Topics will include practical recruitment tips and best practices, marketing and communications, advocating for resources, advancing the field, and more. Each group will consist of 4-8 participants, including one facilitator.
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Tentative Meeting Dates:
• November 17, 2021
• February 23, 2021
• May 4, 2021
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Interested in a peer-to-peer program instead?
Click the sign up button above and select Peer-to-Peer Support Program if you are an AIRC member who would like to be paired with a fellow AIRC member from a sister organization (i.e community college with community college). Peers will be encouraged to meet at least once a quarter. The purpose of this program is to build supportive relationships through peer-to-peer counseling on a range of common issues and challenges.
Participants in the Peer-to-Peer Support Program will be matched based on interests, expertise and organizational type.
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Featured Resource
Supporting International Students for Fall 2021 • Coordinating Across Campus created by the Immigration Response Team at the University of Minnesota.
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AIRC Intern Spotlight
In this edition of our newsletter we are switching things up! We will be spotlighting the newest member of the AIRC team, our intern, Kendall Swanson. Kendall will be with us through the Fall semester 2021. Kendall is a rising Senior at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. She is a Classics major with a minor in Environmental Studies. Join our Slack community to give Kendall a warm welcome!
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AIRC congratulates the following educational agency for achieving AIRC Certification through 2026.
IBA EDUCON Consulting (Headquarters in Serbia)
It is important that you periodically check AIRC's list of Certified Agencies for updates on agency status and membership.
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New Collaboration
Diversity Abroad and the American International Recruitment Council (AIRC) are pleased to announce a collaboration that will help organizations to improve their international enrollment practices. Colleagues from both organizations will work together to develop new resources and programs that assist secondary and higher education institutions to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion principles into their international enrollment recruitment and enrollment operations. A joint working group will work over the next year to develop recommendations and resources and identify best practices.
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Board Approves New Strategic Plan
At its May meeting the AIRC Board of Directors unanimously approved a new strategic plan that will guide AIRC’s growth over the next three years. The Belong with AIRC strategic plan will inspire our community to expand and diversify it, offer more resources, programs, services and events to support members, exert greater influence in shaping policies that impact both members and international students, and solidify AIRC’s reputation as the association that serves and represents the interests and goals of the international enrollment management field.
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AIRC Welcomes New Members
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Lawrence University
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Notre Dame de Namur University
Delaware County Community College
Muhlenberg College
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
San Francisco State University
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Thank you to our Annual Sponsors!
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Interested in becoming an AIRC Annual sponsor? Contact Us.
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