I spent years trying to develop a simple formula to measure Return on Investment in international student recruitment:

• nafsa.org/search.aspx?searchtext=roi
• Guide to International Student Recruitment, Chapter 3.5
• Strengthening a Critical Resource, Chapter 4

An emerging discipline may prove to be the most effective approach yet: Mitigating Strategic Risk in International Enrollment Management, as illustrated in the northeast quadrant:

Adapted from slide 61/65,
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Harvard Law defines strategic risk management as the process of identifying, assessing and managing the risk in an organization's business strategy -- including taking swift action when risk is actually realized. So what does that mean for us, as international student recruiters and international enrollment managers, given the deep challenges before us? (See the-american-interest.com for a brief reminder of those challenges.)

Stay tuned, as we explore this dynamic approach over the next few months. For a sneak peek, contact Cheryl DarrupBoychuck or Pamela Barrett.

Thurs, 10 Oct at 10am EST: FundsV Conference Call
Learn more about how FundsV is gaining momentum in the market, serving both individual host campuses as well as service providers (like credential evaluators, payment processors and software vendors) as an added utility to their existing platforms. There is no charge to participate, but please reserve your slot now by contacting cheryl@FundsV.com.

Tues, 5 Nov at 11:15am: Great Expectations in Indianapolis
Along with Pamela Barrett, Cheryl will address timely issues about how students choose their host campus, how they identify themselves to those institutions, and what factors are important to them. Join us at NAFSA's Bi-Regional Conference, covering Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.

27-28 Jan: WIEC in Washington, DC
Cheryl will present a session at the 12th Annual Washington International Education Conference. WIEC has evolved into the premier conference that provides access to key embassy personnel in the nation's capital, as well as unprecedented information on trends and issues in international student recruitment and retention.

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