1. Global Recruiting at a Community College in the Heartland Dawn Wood, Director, International Programs, Kirkwood Mark Ash, Admission Advisor, Kirkwood MIDWest Conference Dubuque, IA May 21, 2012

2. Global is Local Local is Global Globalization is a reality Kirkwood is focused on preparing a globally competent workforce and citizens Methods: Attracting International Students to Kirkwood’s Academic and English Programs Innovative International Projects/Grants Study Abroad Programs Faculty Development And More….

3. Presentation Outline International Student Statistics Why International Students Come to Kirkwood Impact on our campus and local community Student Stories

4. Role and Purpose of International Programs Internationalization through – International Projects/Partnerships/Grants – International Students on Campus – Study Abroad – Community Outreach Innovation and Excellence Contribute to Campus and Community

5. International Students on Student Visas at Kirkwood

6. Definitions Grant – Students are funded by grant (CCI, SEED) Exchange – Students are on a reciprocal exchange program while a Kirkwood student is overseas Student Visas – Students who come to Kirkwood from another country on an F-1 students visa Immigrants and Other Visas – Permanent Residents, Citizens or Students on visas other than Student Short Term Groups – Groups of Students Kirkwood hosts for short term customized programs 2-10 weeks in length.

7. International Students 277 Immigrant Students (Permanent Residents or Citizens of the US) 308 English Language Acquisition (ELA) Students - 231 ~600 Students From Other Countries at Kirkwood

8. Diversity of International Students by World Region

9. Diversity of International Students by Field of Study

10. International Students – Top 10 Countries of Origin Spring 2011 Data from Datatel/Colleague

11. Immigrant Students – Top 10 Countries of Origin Spring 2011 Data from Datatel/Colleague

12. The World in an ELA Classroom Red = Visa Yellow = Immigrant Spring 2011 Data from Datatel/Colleague

13. Why do International Students Come to Kirkwood? Transfer to Top Universities Housing Recruitment and Partnerships Ease of Admissions We take care of them They feel welcome… they see their flags English preparation Grant Placements (CCI, SEED, FIPSE)

14. Impact of International Students Economic (data in packet) Cultural Knowledge Diversity

15. Student Stories Quyen Dao Mohamed Taha

25. Partnership Between Admission and International Programs Departments International Programs Challenge Admission Office Opportunity Time + Money=A Winning Combination…A Partnership Begins

26. Why Vietnam? Vietnam ranks 8 th, with nearly 15,000 students in the United States. 6 in 10 begin their studies at a community college. (Open Doors 2011) Vietnam is currently ranked #2 in US Community College Enrollment (surpassing Japan and trailing only South Korea), and is the fastest growing segment of the international student market. The U.S is the world’s 2 nd leading host of Vietnamese students, after Australia. (U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement)

27. Family Pet Monkey in Hoi An

28. Nha Trang Beach

29. Ho Chi Minh College Fair

30. Danang Post-College Fair

31. Danang High School Assembly Visit

32. Nha Trang High School Classroom Visit

33. Classroom Visit

35. Cám Ơn

36. Dawn Wood Director, International Programs Kirkwood Community College 6301 Kirkwood Blvd Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 dawn.wood@kirkwood.edu 319-398-5579 www.kirkwood.edu/international Mark Ash Admission Advisor Kirkwood Community College 6301 Kirkwood Blvd Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 mark.ash@kirkwood.edu 319-398-5543 www.kirkwood.edu Contact Information