EDC Business Meeting 12:00-12:45pm

The Internationally Mobile Student

EDC Business Meeting12:00-12:45pmDiscussion Topic:

EDC/NAFSA Publication for newly appointed educational attaches

12:45-1:30pm Lunch:

1:30-4:45pm Spring Workshop: Professional Aspect of Reentry forInternational Students: Employment Focus

1Professional Aspect of Reentry for International Students

1:30-1:45 Embassy Welcome1:45-2:00 Framing the Reentry Issue (Senem Bakar, EDC Chair)2:00-2:25 Overview of the Student Experiences (Dr. Fanta Aw, AU)2:25-2:45 What Employers Value (Martin Tillman, Global Career Compass)2:45-3:00 Discussion

3:00-3:15 Coffee Break & Networking

3:15-4:30 PANEL: Best PracticesModerated by Dr. Deirdre Evans-PritchardEmbassy (Aysha Murad, Embassy of Bahrain)Institution (David Fletcher, AU Career Services)AMIDEAST (Deirdre Evans-Pritchard)Alumni Networking (Department of State)4:30-4:45 Q & A2EMBASSY WELCOMEH.E. Ambassador Houda Ezra Nonoo 3

Framing the Reentry Issue

Framing the Reentry Issue Student Mobility & Employment Concerns

Senem BakarEDC Chair4The Internationally Mobile Student

May be defined based on: permanent residency, citizenship or prior education.

are those who study in a foreign country of which they are not a permanent resident by UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

..are nonimmigrant international students in the U.S. on temporary visas at the postsecondary level by the Open Doors, IIE.

Sources:United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)Institute for Statistics, Open Doors, IIE5Global Student MobilityInternational Students WorldwideSource: Atlas of Student Mobility

6Top Host Destinations WorldwideFor Global Mobility(2009-2010) 2009 2010 Destination Int'l Students Int'l Students % Change U.S. 690,923723,277 4.7UK 415,585 455,600 9.6France 266,448 283,621 6.4China 238,184 265,090 11.3Australia 253,717 258,827 2.0Germany 244,776 252,032 2.9Canada 161,679 174,760 8.1Japan 132,720 141,774 6.8

Source: Atlas of Student Mobility7What to Cope With may include:Job market with excess supply of workforceGender Preferences in employmentHomes in CrisisReentry to the WorkplaceHigh ExpectationsDifficulty to communicate what was learned (lack of context)

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Areas of Concern for Reentry

AREAS OF CONCERN for REENTRY: AU Example9

Overview of the Student Experiences

Overview of Student Experiences

Fanta AwAssistant Vice President, American University10The Voice of ReturneesIve come because of Opportunities. I want to help my country and humanity

I could see my future very clearly in the United States. I could have Stayed and lived a nice life and retired, but It did not seem to be enough. PULL-PUSH FACTORS

IMMIGRATION POLICIES IN HOST COUNTRYNATION STATE POLICIES- HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENTECONOMIC CONDITIONS- HOME AND HOSTPRESENCE OF MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS (MNCs)GOVERNMENT OR INDUSTRY INCENTIVESFAMILY VALUESGENDER ROLESQUALITY OF LIFE ISSUESBRAIN CIRCULATION

12INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND RE-ENTRY EXPERIENCE

EXTERNALFORCESINTERNATIONAL STUDENT

INTERNALFORCES

Filial obligations/expectationsPerceived/Real value of Overseas degree & educationDemand for SkillsSocial/Professional NetworksBusiness attitudeWork expectationsEconomic Conditions

TransitionProfessional integrationPersistenceOther

Family values- Caring for the agingIdentity-mono/bi/multiSocial acceptance/rejection Psychosocial adjustments Relevance of professional experienceCost-Benefit of decision

13Research- FindingsAvailability of Economic OpportunitiesFamily TiesAccess to markets (local and global)Contributions to Home Country Econ DevLower Business CostGovernment IncentivesQuality of LifeSpeed of Professional Growth and Recognition

Source: Kauffman Foundation- Wadhwa, Saxenia and al.

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Marketing International Experience for International Students:

What Employers ValueMartin TillmanPresident, Global Career CompassMy Blog: http://globalcareercompass.wordpress.com15

With talent as the critical issue facing both local and global organizations, those of us in higher education are forced to look beyond our campuses, because the employability of our graduates is at stake, as well as the capacity of these organizations to grow and create those jobs we hear about.

Gilles Bousquet, Dean, Division of International Studies & Vice Provost for Globalization, University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Growing Demand for Talent, Chronicle of Higher Education, Dec. 20, 2011

16Impact of GlobalizationGlobalization of the workplace- coupled with the rise of a more mobile international workforce- has resulted in a new transnational academic narrative supporting the re-alignment of international programs to achieve gains in competencies that add value to student career decision-making and post-graduate job searches. 17WHAT MATTERS TO EMPLOYERSIn todays global economy, where complexity and change are the norm, attracting and retaining culturally competent talent will continue to be a challenge for companies globally. International experience has become a critical asset for all global organizations and will continue to create a competitive advantage both for individuals and for the companies that hire them Laurette Bennhold-Samaan, Managing Director, Aperian Global, an intercultural consulting, training, and web tools company (personal correspondence, June 14, 2011)

18New Rationale for International ExperienceGlobal marketplace demands increased adaptability, cross-cultural sensitivity, political awareness ,intellectual flexibilityEmployers take more active interest in outcomes of education abroad experiences to build sophisticated and informed workforceEmployers interested in whether applicant demonstrates that as a result of international experience, they developed skills and sensitivity making them stand out as strongest candidate

19Research Supports Value of IE to EmployersAmerican employers look for graduates with broad range of skills and in-depth [technical] knowledge Employers believe its essential graduates have ability to apply learning in real-world settings (Hart Research Associates, 2010) 2011 QS Survey- largest ever conducted on global scaleQS results follow20The Globally Competent StudentComprehends international dimensions of their major field of studyEffectively communicates in another language and/or cross-culturallyHas diverse and knowledgeable worldviewDemonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity & adaptabilityContinues global learning throughout life [and in career choices]

NASULGC International Task Force Report, 2004

21What Employers Look For?Domain knowledge (subject expertise)Cognitive, social, and personal skillsPrior work experienceCross-cultural experienceRand Corporation/National Association of Colleges and Employers, 1994(First-ever survey-all subsequent surveys validate findings)

222011 QS Global Survey of EmployersReport based on over 10,000 respondents from 116 countries on five continents- largest opinion survey of its type undertaken to date:http://content.qs.com/qs/qs-global-employer-survey-2011.pdf

KEY FINDING: 60% of employer respondents state they value international study when recruiting talent

23International Education in U.S. & Employability: Whats the Linkage?Global Hiring & U.S.-Educated Foreign Nationals: Can Colleges and U.S. Businesses Fulfill Implicit Promises from Participation in U.S. Higher Education?

COLLEGIATE EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE RESEARCH NOTE 4 2011, Michigan State Universityhttp://www.ceri.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Global-Hiring-U.S.-Educated-Foreign-Nationals1.pdf

24Survey ParametersSurvey of 137 organizations or 28% of all responding participants indicated that they had operations outside U.SAverage size: 22,761 employeesSectors dominating: Manufacturing (30%) and Professional and Scientific Services (20%)Other sectors (between 3% and 8%): Finance & Insurance, Government, Retail, Education, information Services and NonprofitsAll 50 states and District of Columbia represented with these as key leaders: Illinois, New York, Ohio, Texas, California, Wisconsin, Florida, North Carolina, Michigan, Minnesota, and New Jersey25

What value do U.S.- educated foreign nationals bring to your organization?Understanding U.S. business customs Understanding U.S. culture (social norms, customs)Increase adaptability to work within diverse environmentsIncreasing diversity of thought among decision-makersGaining insights into international business practicesDeveloping global mindset for future global leadership positionsIntroducing U.S. workers to foreign culture Influencing business activities in home country upon return

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Collegiate Employment Research Institute, Michigan state University, NOTE 4 2011, Global Hiring & U.S.-Educated Foreign Nationals: Can Colleges and U.S. Businesses Fulfill Implicit Promises from Participation in U.S. Higher Education? Phil Gardner, Ian RenderPeter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. (January 20, 2010), Raising the Bar: Employers Views on College Learning in the Wake of the Economic Downturn Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. (December 28, 2006), How Should Colleges Prepare Students to Succeed in Todays Global Economy?QS Global Employer Survey Report 2011: How Employers Value an International Study Experience, Maloney, Sowter, Pottshttp://www.nafsa.org/partners.sec/global_partnership_program/global_workforce_development My Blog: http://globalcareercompass.wordpress.com

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DISCUSSION

28COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING3:00-3:15pm

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PANEL on Best Practices Moderated by Dr. Deirdre Evans-PritchardEmbassy (Aysha Murad, Embassy of Bahrain) Institution (David Fletcher, AU Career Services) AMIDEAST (Deirdre Evans-Pritchard) Alumni Networking(Lisa Barton, Office of Alumni Affairs, DoS )

Q & A 30

Overview of the Student Experiences

Alumni Engagement: A Top Priority

Lisa BartonAlumni Outreach CoordinatorOffice of Alumni Affairs, Department of State31Alumni of U.S. Exchanges: A Resource for Advancing Foreign Policy Priorities Forge long-term relationships; Maximize the return on investment; Bolster credible voices; Empower agents of change; Provide a deeper understanding of local environments.

32EDC Contact InformationEmail [email protected]

Web Sites www. NAFSA.ORG/MIG-EDCwww. Edconeducation.wordpress.com

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