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United States Department of StateBureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Educational Information & Resources Branch
What is Education USA?
EducationUSA is a network of educational advising centers around the world.
What is EducationUSA’s mission?
Foster mutual understanding between countriesPromote U.S. higher education through Overseas EducationUSA Advising Centers
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/http://www.educationusa.state.gov
Europe (former Soviet Union)Allison Hawley, Bram Caplan
East Asia/ PacificChalintorn BurianRichare O’Rourke
South/Centra Asia Kathleen Alam
Africa – Nancy Keteku
Middle East/North Africa– Kristen Cammarata
South America – Rosemarie Arens
Mexico/Central America/Caribbean –Nichole Johnson
Europe – Wesley Teter
http://www.educationusa.state.gov/centers/
Who are Regional Educational Advising Coordinators (REACs)?
REAC Contact InformationAfricaNancy Keteku - e-mail: [email protected] Asia/PacificChalintorn Burian - e-mail: [email protected] O’Rourke – e-mail: [email protected] (former Soviet Union)Allison Hawley - e-mail: [email protected] Caplan - e-mail: [email protected] Teter - e-mail: [email protected]/Central America/CaribbeanNichole Johnson - e-mail: [email protected] East/North AfricaKristen Cammarata - e-mail: [email protected] AmericaRosemarie Arens - e-mail: [email protected] AsiaKathleen Alam - e-mail: [email protected]
Overseas Regional Conferences
Africa: January 2007
Europe: March 2007
Eurasia: March 2007
East Asia/Pacific: February 2008
Middle East/N. Africa: 2008 – TBD
South Asia – 2009 TBD
Latin America – 2009 TBD
Who are EducationUSA Advisers?
Where are EducationUSA centers located?
Other4%
Binational Centers
13%
U.S. Embassies/ Consulates
16%
Universities/ Libraries
28%
Non-Governmental Organizations
29%
Fulbright Commissions
10%
http://www.educationusa.state.gov/centers.htm
What do EducationUSA advisers do?
Advisers provide students information on– Admissions– Testing– Financial Aid– Visas– Pre-departure orientation
How does EducationUSA help U.S. institutions?
Advisers answer questions about– Recruiting opportunities– Local education system– Student mobility trends
How can my institution partner with EducationUSA?
Visit http://educationusa.state.govContact REACS and advisersParticipate in fairs, conferences and workshopsOrganize DVCs with centersEncourage study abroad students and alumni to participate in center orientation sessions
How can my institution partner with EducationUSA?
Host advisers on your campus– U.S. Based Training Program– Pre-NAFSA campus visits– Contact Dorothy Mora ([email protected])
Attend overseas conferences– Contact REAC
http://www.educationusa.state.gov/centers/reacs.htm
How can my institution partner with EducationUSA?About EducationUSA
– http://www.exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/uniadvising.htm
Tips for Recruitment and Retention of International Students– http://www.exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/unitips.htm
How does EducationUSA support the work of U.S. institutions?– http://www.exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/unidevelop.htm
How can U.S. institutions cooperate with EducationUSA?– http://www.exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/partnering.htm
International Students Yesterday/Foreign Leaders Today List of world leaders who are alumni of U.S. programs of study.
– http://www.exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/leaders.htm
Resources for U.S. Institutions– http://www.exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/unistats.htm
-- EducationUSA: 170 Countries --
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