Higher Education Episodes

In the Season 4 premiere of the EdUp International Podcast, host James Shafer welcomes back Ben Waxman, CEO of INTEAD, who takes the lead in a timely conversation with Jason Czyz, President and CEO of the Institute of International Education (IIE). Jason shares how a Rotary exchange year in France transformed his life and inspired a career dedicated to expanding global education opportunities. Together, Ben and Jason explore some of the most pressing topics in international higher education, including: Emerging student recruitment markets beyond China and India The growing appeal of U.S. community colleges to international students Why the United States still has significant capacity to welcome more international students International enrollment, diversification, and institutional strategy IIE's philanthropic programs, including the Emergency Student Fund, Scholar Rescue Fund, Odyssey Scholarship, and American Passport Project The role of Open Doors data and benchmarking…

EdUp International | Season 3, Episode 8: Study New York Special In this episode, recorded in collaboration with Study New York, we spotlight the incredible diversity of academic opportunities across New York State—and how they connect to real-world careers. Host James Shafer is joined by two outstanding guests: Kellie Fasano from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), who breaks down the unique value of CIA’s associate and bachelor’s degree programs—where culinary excellence meets busi...

In Season 2, Episode 6 of the EdUp International podcast, Jay Ligon, Founder of Enrollment Charts, and Ted Conway, Chief Operations Officer, unveil their data-first, analytical approach to international student recruitment and marketing. This episode dives deep into: Leveraging concepts like mean reversion and buying the dip to power data-driven strategies. Rethinking institutional long-term strategies with tools like Enrollment Charts’ country scores. Distinguishing long-term trend...

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. 🌟 ...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 9 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! I’m your host James Shafer. Your guest is Ward Deutschman. Ward is an expert in accreditation for higher education institutions and in international student regulations and in international student & scholar offices. We conclude the episode with our 2nd installment of SEVIS Education Insights with Jesse, where Jesse Ruhl of SEVIS Education and Consulting takes a deep dive into immigrant vs non-immigrant in...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 8 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! New! Our first video episode! Watch Episode 8 on Spotify on your phone (search "EdUp International"), or on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheEdUpInternationalPodcast. I’m your host James Shafer. Your guest co-host is Nichole Barbé, a leading higher education consultant for international student marketing and recruiting. Your special guest is Robert Sovik, Founder and Director of Harpier, ...

🎙️ Ready to elevate your understanding of international student and scholar visa regulations? Welcome to Episode 7 of EdUp International, where YOUR time to #EdUp has arrived! In this episode, we bring back the dynamic Jesse Ruhl, President of SEVIS Education & Consulting LLC, a true authority in F1 & J1 regulations training. Hosted by YOUR guide, James Shafer, this installment unveils a groundbreaking segment: SEVIS Education Insights with Jesse! 🌟 The PDSO (Principal Designated School Offici...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp with EdUp International Episode 6. YOUR guest is Dr. Jennifer Fullick, Director for Health, Safety, and Security at the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA), providing Future-Focused Study Abroad solutions. YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠James Shafer⁠⁠⁠⁠, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Touro University⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, we chat about: The "early and honest" communication philosophy of IFSA STEM students embracing Study Abroad...and getting their S...

In this podcast episode, Jason Hall shares his career journey from tech to higher ed, discussing both the challenges and joys along the way. He gives a shout-out to INTO Global, talks about the changing landscape for Pathways Providers post-COVID, and highlights the Globe Trotters United Facebook group and his famous visa appointment wait times spreadsheet. The episode delves into the topic of AI and cheating, covering how-to-cheat videos, false accusations against second-language learners, crafting effective AI prompts, and using AI tools to prevent cheating. Finally, the discussion turns to the impact of AI in admissions, addressing issues like overcoming language barriers for parents, replacing cumbersome chat flow spreadsheets, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through AI, and emphasizing the continued need for human engagement in the admissions process.

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp EdUp International Episode 4, part 2 of a two-part episode. YOUR guest is ⁠June Sadowski-Devarez⁠, retired founder and President of International Education Training Services. YOUR guest host is ⁠Jesse Ruhl⁠, of SEVIS Training & Consulting LLC. YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠James Shafer⁠⁠⁠, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at ⁠⁠⁠Touro University⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsor is ⁠⁠⁠Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: J...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp Episode 3 is a two-part episode of EdUp International, YOUR guest is June Sadowski-Devarez, retired founder and President of International Education Training Services. YOUR special guest host is Jesse Ruhl, of SEVIS Training & Consulting Ltd (https://seviseducation.com). YOUR host is ⁠⁠James Shafer⁠⁠, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at ⁠⁠Touro University⁠⁠ YOUR sponsor is ⁠⁠Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In Episode 2 of EdUp International, YOUR guest is ⁠Jim McLaughlin⁠, Assistant Vice President of Community Development, Outreach & Parternship at at ⁠IC3⁠ (International Career and College Counseling). YOUR special student guest is ⁠Nazokat Samandarova⁠, Touro University international student and future software engineer professional from Turkmenistan, here to tell us her story about the power of trained counseling. YOUR host is ⁠James Shafer⁠, Director of Inte...