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Sebastian Fernandez and Eddie West discuss their involvement in international education and their journey towards addressing climate change within the industry. They highlight the urgent need to address climate change and its impact on the planet, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and food security. The conversation explores the role of air travel in international education and suggests ways to reduce emissions, such as combining trips and utilizing virtual meetings. The importance of sustainability commitments by institutions and the growing concern of students about climate change are also discussed. The conversation concludes with an introduction to CANIE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the intersection of climate and international education. The conversation discusses the founding and purpose of the CANIE Accord, a voluntary commitment for institutions and organizations to take climate action in the field of international education. The CANIE Accord provides a list of 70 different climate actions that institutions can take, ranging from relatively easy to ambitious. The conversation highlights the importance of collective action and the need for long-term financial sustainability models. It also emphasizes the role of individual institutions in committing to climate-conscious travel policies, replacing physical meetings with virtual ones, and adjusting procurement practices. The conversation concludes with tips for international recruiters, including the importance of collaboration, eliminating printed materials, and engaging with campus sustainability offices.

CANIE website: https://canie.org/
CANIE podcast: https://canie.org/learn/podcast
CAINE @ NAFSA:
Greening Student Recruitment: A Climate Action Revolution in Travel Practices
Thursday, May 30, 2024
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM CT

The Time Is Now: Practical Steps to Climate Action in Education Abroad
Thursday, May 30, 2024
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM CT

CANIE Accord: Leadership and Principles for Shared Climate Action
Friday, May 31, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM CT

Sebastian Fernandez and Eddie West discuss their involvement in international education and their journey towards addressing climate change within the industry. They highlight the urgent need to address climate change and its impact on the planet, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and food security. The conversation explores the role of air travel in international education and suggests ways to reduce emissions, such as combining trips and utilizing virtual meetings. The importance of sustainability commitments by institutions and the growing concern of students about climate change are also discussed. The conversation concludes with an introduction to CANIE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the intersection of climate and international education. The conversation discusses the founding and purpose of the CANIE Accord, a voluntary commitment for institutions and organizations to take climate action in the field of international education. The CANIE Accord provides a list of 70 different climate actions that institutions can take, ranging from relatively easy to ambitious. The conversation highlights the importance of collective action and the need for long-term financial sustainability models. It also emphasizes the role of individual institutions in committing to climate-conscious travel policies, replacing physical meetings with virtual ones, and adjusting procurement practices. The conversation concludes with tips for international recruiters, including the importance of collaboration, eliminating printed materials, and engaging with campus sustainability offices.

CANIE website: https://canie.org/
CANIE podcast: https://canie.org/learn/podcast
CAINE @ NAFSA:
Greening Student Recruitment: A Climate Action Revolution in Travel Practices
Thursday, May 30, 2024
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM CT

The Time Is Now: Practical Steps to Climate Action in Education Abroad
Thursday, May 30, 2024
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM CT

CANIE Accord: Leadership and Principles for Shared Climate Action
Friday, May 31, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM CT

Summary:

In the final episode, “Finding Your Diaspora: Identifying New Populations in Established Markets,” of the EdGE Inclusion series, Karen Bauer, REAC: Regional Manager for the Middle East and Central Asia; Jeremy Coats, Lead, Foundation Programs, Institute of International Education; Fred Johnson, Associate Director of International Admissions, University of San Francisco; and Dane Rowley, Director of International Admission, California Lutheran University discuss the process of identifying, connecting with, and supporting prospective students from diaspora populations. This discussion includes the challenges of advising diaspora students, tips and tricks for finding new populations in established markets, and how diaspora networks are a powerful force for change.

Guests

Karen Bauer, REAC: Regional Manager, Middle East and Central Asia: With over two decades of residence in the region, Karen Bauer serves as the REAC: Regional Manager for Middle East and Central Asia. Throughout her career, she has worked with an array of countries, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Israel, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Jordan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Karen joined the EducationUSA network in 2005, and has served as a teacher, coordinator, trainer, and director, contributing to the growth and enrichment of the international education landscape.

Jeremy Coats, Lead, Foundation Programs, Institute of International Education: Jeremy Coats serves as Lead, Foundation Programs at the Institute of International Education (IIE). Jeremy leads five programs at IIE including the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program, funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York; the Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation; the Christensen Fund’s Indigenous Biodiversity Exchange Program; and travel learning funds for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Tamalpais Trust. During his time at IIE, he has managed various scholar exchange programs and has supported the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program’s Europe and sub-Saharan Africa portfolios.

Fred Johnson, Associate Director of International Admissions, University of San Francisco: Fred Johnson is an internationally recognized leader in higher education with more than 26 years of university admissions and recruitment experience. An active mentor in the Latin America and Caribbean region, Fred works with guidance and university counselors to advise high school and transfer students about higher education. He has living experience in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia), Latin America (Chile & México), and Europe (France & Sweden).
Dane Rowley, Director of International Admission, California Lutheran University: Dane Rowley is an experienced international educator and higher education administrator with a demonstrated history of working to promote equity and access for all students. He is skilled in enrollment management, recruiting, counseling, and building bridges between institutional silos. Dane is currently pursuing a PhD in comparative and international development education from the University of Minnesota.

The third episode of our limited series on international student inclusion discusses the challenges and rewards of educational access for refugee and displaced students. First, guest Dr. Allan Goodman (CEO of the Institute of International Education) shares his belief that supporting these students serves both the campuses and our society. Then, Dr. Brenda Tooley (Associate Director, Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement, Grand Valley State University) and Jennifer Murray (Dean of International Studies and Director, Institute for International Liberal Education, Bard College) share their experience with hurdles in admissions and support on campus. They discuss best practices and resources for supporting refugee students as an international educator. Finally, guest Jessica Clarkson (Program Specialist, Student Emergency Initiatives, Institute of International Education) shares her personal journey as an international educator and her view on the benefits of greater refugee support on campus and beyond.

Resources:

• The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
https://www.unhcr.org/us/
• Article 26 Backpack at UC Davis
https://backpack.ucdavis.edu/
• Welcome Corps on Campus
https://welcomecorps.org/campus/

Ep. 17: Student Perspectives Series Part 2: Optimizing International Students' Admission Journeys by The EdGE

Episode 16: On the Road Again: Recruitment Travel with EducationUSA by The EdGE