Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation (RAP) Knowledge Community (KC) Overview and Discussion Presentation for NAFSA Conferences and beyond Updated 10152010

Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation (RAP) Knowledge Community

(KC) Overview and Discussion Presentation for NAFSA Conferences and beyond Updated 10/15/2010

The Five Knowledge Communities

Education Abroad International Education Leadership International Student and Scholar Services Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship http://www.nafsa.org/knowledgecommunity/default.aspx

RAP ROCKS

RAP Mission Statement: The RAP KC is a dynamic community that provides leading-edge knowledge for international education professionals in recruiting, admissions, preparation, and international enrollment management (IEM).

The Six Networks of RAP

Special Focus: Bologna Process Provides information, resources, and news on various aspects of the Bologna Process, which includes the transition to a 3-year degree program for many universities in Europe Admissions and Credential Evaluation Supports professionals who are responsible for the admission and placement of international students English Language Training & Administration Serves professionals in the teaching and/or management of programs that teach English to speakers of other languages

The Six Networks of RAP (Cont

Marketing and Recruiting Institutional recruiting, promotional campaigns, budgeting, and implementation of strategic marketing plans Overseas Educational Advising Provides complete and unbiased information on a full range of educational opportunities in the United States Sponsored Program Administration Addresses the needs of program sponsors, programming organizations, and sponsored-student personnel at universities and other training provider institutions

Network Home Page

2010 National RAP Team

Evelyn Levinson, Chair American University Julie Sinclair, Past-chair Michigan State University Kemale Pinar, Chair-elect Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)

2010 National RAP Team

Emily Tse, Information Management Coordinator International Education Research Foundation Christopher Peltier, Training Coordinator Northern Arizona University Vacant, Marketing & Recruiting Coordinator/ Network Leader

2010 National RAP Team

Maria Mercedes Salmon, Overseas Educational Advising Coordinator/Network Leader Fulbright Commission-Ecuador Aimee Thostenson, Admissions and Credential Evaluation Coordinator/Network Leader Saint Catherine University Caroline Gear, English Language Training and Administration Coordinator/Network Leader International Language Institute of Massachusetts

Support for RAP National Team

Ellen Silverman, Bologna Process Special Focus Network Leader City University of New York Susan Kassab, IEM Discussion Forum Coordinator ELS Language Centers/Operations

Support for RAP National Team

Craig Hastings, Sponsored Program Administration Network Leader LASPAU: Academic and Professional Programs for the Americas John Eriksen, RAP Liaison to the NAFSA regions Bryant University

RAP U.S. Regional Liaisons

I –Julie Walkin, Oregon State University II –Christy Eylar, Colorado State University III –Marsha Anderson, North Lake College IV –Matthew Beatty, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities V –Smriti Panda, Wayne State University VI –Aaron Bixler, Miami University-Oxford

RAP U.S. Regional Liaisons

VII –Maria Sophocleous, University of South Carolina and Alice Walls, Gulf Coast Community College VIII –Susan Kassab, ELS Language Centers and Anne Shimko, Institute of Int’l. Education and Mara Blake-Ward, Drexel Unviersity X –Monica Esser, Fordham University XI – Wesley Roy, Roger Williams University XII – Kendee Franklin, University of Nevada-Reno

RAP Regional Liaison Responsibilities

Serve as information conduit between RAP constituency in the region and the national NAFSA RAP team Provide information and guidance to those in the region new to international admission and recruiting Assist in planning and preparation of regional conferences Participate in regional team meetings and meetings with national RAP colleagues

2009 RAP Retreat and New Directions

Attended by international educators and enrollment management experts Formed and guided by the International Enrollment Management (IEM) task force report Created a new RAP mission statement Identified five new priority areas

Five Priority Areas

Rap KC Development: Re-launch RAP IEM and Campus Internationalization: IEM as a Strategy Manage IEM: Measure Value of International Students The Partnership Interaction in IEM (defining and identifying new and emerging overseas counseling partners) Professional Development for Seasoned RAP’ers and those transitioning into RAP related responsibilities

RAP Initiatives: International Enrollment Management

Involves all network areas within RAP Expanding efforts to help NAFSAns manage international student enrollments IEM on-line discussion forum launched in May 2010 Integral part of campus internationalization Opportunities for work with other KCs 2011 annual conference session being developed between RAP and ISSS on “Recruitment, Retention, and Reentry: The Three Important R’s”

IEM Resources and Opportunities

IEM Discussion Forum – www.nafsa.org/IEMdiscussions International Enrollment Management: Framing the Conversation – www.nafsa.org/IEMwhitepaper IEM Task Force now developing new resources and session templates – www.nafsa.org/contactRAP 2011 Annual Conference sessions and networking opportunities being planned For more information, visit www.nafsa.org/IEMResources

RAP in Print

Information Management: NAFSA Guide to International Recruitment Linda Heaney – editor (recipient of 2009 RAP award) Completely revised Parent’s Guide to Education in the United States Kelly Franklin – author Designed to give parents information about student life in the United States Bundles of 20 available through NAFSA on-line

RAP Downloads

Information Management (Cont.): Guide to Educational Systems Around the World Susan Whipple – editor Updates to countries in previous printed publication Over 100 countries now online Evaluating Foreign Educational Credentials: An Introductory Guide Kate Trayte Freeman – author Starting point for making sense of foreign educational credentials Sample documents

Wow—the wRAP Up

wRAP Up – one of the most viewed and down-loaded pages on NAFSA Web site – www.nafsa.org/wRAPUp New wRAP Up team members always welcomed Content includes credential samples, RAP updates, and topics of interest Recent editions have focused on connecting with EducationUSA advisers, technology tips, the European Baccalaureate, and an overview of selected secondary school systems

RAP Leadership Opportunities

National Team openings for 2011 Admissions & Credential Evaluation (ACE) Network Leader/Coordinator Marketing & Recruiting (MR) Network Leader/Coordinator Training Coordination Subcommittee (TCS) member RAP Liaison to the NAFSA Regions Subcommittee and task force members Writers and editors Discussion Forum contributors

Vancouver 2011