A Deep Dive into International Enrollment Management with Clay Harmon and George Kacenga
In this episode of EdUp International, we’re joined by two powerhouses in international enrollment management: Clay Harmon, Executive Director of AIRC (The Association of International Enrollment Management), and George Kacenga, Vice President of Enrollment Management at William Paterson University in New Jersey.
We’ll explore:
🌏 Their journeys as leaders in international enrollment management, highlighting Clay’s deep expertise on China and George’s mastery of enrollment management.
🌟 Key takeaways from the 2024 AIRC Conference, including trends shaping the industry.
🎓 The value of auditing and optimizing your academic portfolio to align with recruitment goals.
💰 The importance of financial acumen for IEM professionals navigating today’s complex landscape.
🏫 Strategies for leveraging community colleges to enhance access and build global partnerships.
💼 Tapping into alumni employment outcomes to strengthen your international recruitment efforts....and so much more!
Discover invaluable insights and actionable strategies for success in international enrollment management.
Resources Mentioned:🔗 AIRC🔗 William Paterson University
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Clay Harmon
Clay Harmon is the executive director of AIRC: The Association of International Enrollment Management, a professional association and standards development organization dedicated to quality assurance and standards of best practice in international student recruitment and enrollment. Prior to joining AIRC, he had an extensive career in international higher education, including both study abroad and international enrollment management. Clay holds a BA in Asian Studies from the University of Puget Sound, an EdM in Higher Education from Harvard University, and an EdD in Leadership for Educational Equity in Higher Education from the University of Colorado Denver. His academic interests include the history of US-China educational exchange, and English language proficiency requirements for international applicants.
George Kacenga
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Dr. Kacenga has been a champion for the value of higher education for over twenty-years. He is currently the Vice President for Enrollment Management at William Paterson University. Kacenga has served as a Senior International Officer (SIO) in a career that includes positions with public, private, and highly ranked academic institutions as well as the private sector. Also a Fulbright Administrator Award recipient, his expertise and reputation have been further honed through engagement as a community member, including professional roles and participation in AIRC (Past-President), NAFSA (Current NAFSA IEM KC Chair), TAICEP, NACAC, AACRAO, AIEA, and FEA. His PhD dissertation explored themes related international economics and foreign credential evaluation, as well.
