Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
AIRC Webinar: How to Maximize your AIRC Membership
Tuesday, April 22nd, 10 AM PT/1 PM ET
During this webinar, attendees will learn about AIRC’s membership benefits and resources and how to maximize their engagement with the AIRC community. We’ll discuss virtual and in-person networking opportunities, professional development courses, our exclusive member resource library, AIRC’s Annual Conference, and more. This webinar is open to current AIRC members and non-members who are considering joining.
Webinar Series #2: IEM Student Lifecycle Series: Effective Student Recruitment Strategies
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 | 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET
This is the second webinar in AIRC’s 2025 Webinar Series on the international student lifecycle. The series will present and include discussions on the different aspects of effective student recruitment and retention models, from the initial inquiry to post-completion.
This webinar will focus on developing in-country student recruitment strategies, using two specific countries as case studies (Ghana and Vietnam). A key component of the webinar will be building effective and sustainable third-party partnerships as part of the overall recruitment strategy. Attendees will also learn tips to maximize their operating budgets while collaborating with partners to ensure student retention.
Presenters:
Ben Waxman, Intead
Manisha Zaveri, Career Mosaic
Kevin Timlin, Southeast Missouri State University
Non-Member Rate: $50.00
Member Rate: Free
Back to the Basics – The Foundations of a Strong International Program
Tuesday, May 13th, 12 PM PT/3 PM ET
This session presents the findings from the Guard.me and Illume White Paper, which examines the significant shifts currently affecting the international education landscape. It outlines actionable strategies for international educators to not only survive these changes but to thrive in the future.
We are living in a period of unprecedented change, marked by a series of global and national disruptions that are reshaping the landscape of international education. From geopolitical instability and climate change to the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence, these forces are profoundly altering how students perceive study abroad opportunities.
In particular, recent policy changes in key study destinations, such as Canada’s cap on international students, Australia’s tightening immigration policies, and the UK’s restrictions on dependents for international students, have created challenges for institutions, agents, and prospective students alike. Hundreds of universities and agents have been caught off guard, while thousands of prospective international students are either seeing their visa applications rejected or rethinking their study plans.
For American universities, the impact is significant as well. While the US remains one of the top destinations for international students, competition from other countries is growing, and perceptions of the US as a welcoming study destination have been challenged by shifting political landscapes, evolving visa policies, and global uncertainty. Yet, this moment of disruption offers an opportunity to revisit the fundamentals and strengthen the resilience of international programs.
In these uncertain times, the initial shock must give way to strategic action. Rather than waiting for these changes to subside, institutions must embrace them and turn potential challenges into opportunities for growth and adaptation.
Presenters:
Elizabeth Drake, Director of Partnerships, US, Illume Student Advisory Services
Jamshid Mirzabekov, CEO, Illume Student Advisory Services
Bryan Gross, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Hartwick College
Ita Duron, Executive Director of Global Strategies & Collaborations, MCPHS
Non-Member Rate: $50.00
Member Rate: Free
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If you’re interested in offering a webinar to the AIRC community, please complete the webinar proposal form below. Webinars must be educational in nature, offer valuable insights to all AIRC member types, and cannot be a direct sales pitch of your institution or organization. Webinar proposals will only be considered from current AIRC members. Please contact staff@airc-education.org with any questions.