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Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Certification Credits: 10 IACP
Understand why you must take a mission- and student-centric approach to create and build an international student program that supports your school’s enrollment goals. Identify the resources you need to properly and intentionally grow a robust international program, while best serving all students, both domestic and international.
Your school wants to attract and retain students from around the world to build a thriving international program. You want to do this without exhausting your current resources or facing excessive expansion or overspending.
This is absolutely possible, but your school’s mission must be at the heart of your international program to achieve long-term success. Understand why you must take a mission- and student-centric approach to create and build an international program that supports your school’s enrollment goals. Identify the resources you need to properly and intentionally grow a robust program, while best serving all students, both domestic and international.
Takeaways:
- Determine whether your international program is intentional and part of your overall strategic plan.
- Review exactly how you are positioned in the marketplace, both internationally and domestically.
- Understand how your international program complements other items on your strategic plan and how to best prioritize your time and resources.
- Understand new and proven recruitment approaches for international students.
- Learn the best methods for growing an international program.
- Create a plan for growing your program and sharing your approach with your community.
Who Should Attend:
Admission Directors, Directors of Enrollment Management, International Program Directors, Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Designated School Official (DSO) teams, Business Managers, Advancement Directors, School Heads, and anyone overseeing an international student program should attend.
Jacqueline M. Yamada
ISM Consultant
Expertise
Jacqui, a former international student program coordinator and Principal Designated School Official (PDSO), has turned her work with international students into a model for governance of international student programs. She has expertise in international student enrollment, international program establishment, SEVIS compliance, homestay concerns, and international student relations.
Current Role
As an ISM Consultant, Jacqui shares recommended strategies for international student programs with private-independent school administrators. She teaches workshops, hosts webinars, and conducts on-site consultations to help schools create, bolster, and sustain international student enrollment programs.
Jacqui has presented at many industry association events, including TABS, NAIS, NBOA, SBSA, ISANNE, IECA, MISBO, and ICEF. She was also invited to participate in a NAFSA Summit Briefing by the U.S. State Department and Department of Education.
Prior Experience
Jacqui previously served as Director of International Programs and Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for the Rocky Hill School, RI. She worked with SEVIS to keep her school in strict compliance with U. S. Homeland Security and Department of State. Jacqui has worked in the education field for 25 years.
Schedule
Subject to adjustment
(Continental breakfast is available starting at 7:00 a.m. and breaks are at 10:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.)
Monday or Wednesday
7-8:30 Registration and continental breakfast
8:30–10:15 Session One
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-12:15 Session Two
12:15-1:15 Lunch with ISM
1:15-3:00 Session Three
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-5:00 Session Four
5:00–5:30 General Session (Monday start)
5:30-6:00 Reception with ISM (Monday/Wednesday)
6:00 Dinner with ISM
Tuesday or Thursday
8:30-10:15 Session Five
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 Session Six/Action Planning
10.25 hours Monday starts
10.75 Wednesday starts
Workshop Location
Hilton Penns Landing
201 South Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-521-6565
The Hilton Penns Landing on the Delaware River, adjacent to Independence Seaport Museum and summer activities alone the river. It is the walking distance to historic Old City Philadelphia. Group hotel reservation rate of $209 is available until June 17, 2019. Subject to availability. Please wait until the workshop status is 'confirmed' before making your travel and hotel arrangements.
Make your hotel reservations by:
- Reserving your room online
- Calling 215-521-6500 and let then know you are with ISM or Independent School Management Summer Institute
The Hilton Penns Landing is pet-friendly. Please contact the hotel for details.
Travel
Delta Airlines is offering Advancement Academy attendees discounted fares. Click this link to get to Delta reservations. Fill in your departure city and destination (PHL). If the Meetings Event Code box is empty, use the Meeting Event Code NMSM8. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1-800-328-1111, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NMSM8.
American Airlines is offering Advancement Academy attendees discounted fares into Philadelphia (PHL). Visit aa.com and select your flights. At the bottom of the passenger info form, you will see “Promo Codes and accounts.” Click “edit” and use code 9979BT. Then proceed to picking your seats.
Getting there from Philadelphia International Airport
DIRECTIONS: Take the Philadelphia ramp on the left to merge onto I-95 N. Take exit 20 for Columbus Blvd. Turn left onto S Columbus Blvd. Hotel will be on the right.
Distance from Hotel: 11.7 miles
Drive Time: 15 minutes
How will ISM communicate workshop information with me?
It is essential that your school approves the following email addresses from ISM:
- workshops@isminc.com
- marie@isminc.com
- tomi@isminc.com
You will be receiving all communication—including your confirmation email and access to your workshop's Google Drive account—from these e-mails.
What does my registration fee include?
All workshop materials, breakfasts, lunch or dinner daily, and social hours are included.
What is not included in my registration fee?
Hotel accommodations and travel expenses, other meals not noted.
What should I wear?
Meetings rooms are generally cold, as temperature control in meeting spaces and large convention centers is difficult. Please bring a sweater, jacket, or sweatshirt.
Summer temperatures average mid-80s to a low of 65. It can get quite hot—into the 90s—and humid. The classrooms and guest rooms are usually comfortable, but you may want to dress in layers in case the rooms are too warm or too cool for you. Dress is casual. Wear whatever is comfortable—jeans, sweat shirts, sweaters, etc. For current weather conditions, we recommend checking weather.com.
What should I bring?
You’ll receive a letter from your workshop instructor letting you know what to bring. However, please bring a laptop or tablet for online access.
Where can I work out?
The Hilton Penns Landing offers a fitness center and a pool, as well as bicycle rentals. Since the hotel is located on the river, you have easy access to walking in Old City, as well as on the riverfront.
Can my special dietary requirements be met?
Absolutely. Just give the Workshops Department a call at 302-656-4944, and we'll make sure your needs are accommodated.
How much free time will I have?
There are periods before, between, and after workshop sessions for relaxation, recreation, and socializing.
Should I need medical or dental attention, where should I go?
Should you need medical attention in a non-emergency, notify ISM staff and the hotel staff. The hotel can recommend what facilities are available, and may be able to supply transportation. In an emergency, call 911.
Event Confirmation and Cancellation Policy
We take the health and safety of our school leaders seriously.
In an abundance of caution and to protect the health of all participants, ISM will hold only distance learning events until further notice.
Should ISM cancel an event, we ensure a 100% money-back guarantee for all registrants—so you can buy with confidence. You can feel free to direct any questions to workshops@isminc.com.
Confirmation and Cancellation Policy
Tuition Payment and Cancellation Policy for ISM’s Professional Development Events
Tuition must be paid in full 10 business days prior to the start date of the event. An attendee with a balance due on the start date will be denied entrance to the program until the balance is paid in full.
Cancellation requests must be made in writing by emailing workshops@isminc.com, faxing to 302-656-0647, or mailing to: Event Experience Manager, ISM, 2207 Concord Pike, #417 Wilmington, DE, 19803.
- Cancellations received more than 15 business days prior to the start date of the program will be fully refunded. Gold Dollars will also be fully refunded.
- Cancellations received less than 15 business days prior to the start date of the program will not be refunded.
- Non-payment of tuition or no-show to the event does not constitute a cancellation. Full tuition will be due and payable.
The Substitution Option and Wallet Option
If a member of your team can no longer attend a workshop for which they have registered and it is past the cancellation window, your school has two options to avoid penalty. Schools may also exercise these options at any time for cancellations.
- The school may substitute another employee.
- The school may bank the funds for a future ISM registration. These funds must be applied to a professional development event within one year from the start date of the original workshop. After one year, the funds will be forfeited. To use banked funds, please call the Event Experience Manager at 302-656-4944 x152.
*We DO NOT accept enrollments from consultants.
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4/16/2024 — 4/18/2024