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Johnson & Wales University Seeking Director of International Recruitment
Director of International Recruitment Position Available
Johnson & Wales University is seeking a full-time Director of International Recruitment – Latin America, Caribbean.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should be located in or near Providence, RI and have experience working in international recruitment, international business or in other related work.
Excellent communications skills, fluency in a second language and extensive travel to and throughout assigned territories (Latin America and Caribbean islands and other assigned territories) is required.
If you have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply now. Or if you know of anyone who may be interested, please let him or her know about this opportunity.
To apply
Apply online at work.jwu.edu. This position’s requisition number is 2620.
Virginia International University Announces New School of Education
Virginia International University is proud to announce a new school, School of Education. Located just minutes away from Washington DC, VIU's location in Fairfax, Virginia allows students to access valuable resources in the area.
The School of Education hosts several on-ground and online programs including a Master of Arts in Education (M.Ed) and a Graduate Certificate in Education, Master of Arts Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA in TESOL) and the Graduate Certificate in TESOL. Additionally, the school offers the benefits of small class sizes, affordable tuition rates, low student-to-teacher ratios and highly devoted faculty working to support and foster student-centered learning.
EducationUSA Releases Its First Mobile App for Students
The EducationUSA network is proud to announce the release of its first mobile app for students to expand the reach of the advising center network to students and parents directly where they live. Increasingly, that means on their mobile devices. Users will be able to access center information, Ask an Adviser, an FAQ section, financial aid and campus news updates, and get plugged in with EducationUSA's social media channels. Check out the video preview of the app: http://ow.ly/lfvhd.
This mobile app is available on Apple iOS, Android, and HTML5 platforms.
CCI Greenheart Offers Intensive Summer English Academy Program
CCI Greenheart's Summer English Academy Program offers an intensive English language program exclusively for teenager's ages 14 to 18 years old. Participants have the opportunity to live and study with other international teens on beautiful boarding school campus, study English, see New York City or San Francisco and participate in fun, cultural afternoon activities. These two and three-week courses are led by certified ESL teachers who offer creative language lessons with a focus on conversational skills and provide English speaking opportunities at all times: meals, activities and class. Each day students participate in recreational activities on and off campus and excursions each weekend. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis, there are still a few spaces left!
2013 Program Dates:
New York: July 13 - July 27 (two-weeks)
San Francisco: July 26 - August 16 (three-weeks)
StudyColorado Invites Students to View New Video on Studying in Colorado
StudyColorado invites international students and advisors to view our introductory video and visit our website. We have 22 members in Colorado -- four-year colleges and research universities, community colleges, English language trainers. See why so many international students have already chosen Colorado.
Syracuse University Offers Summer English Seminar for International ...
Come to Syracuse University this summer for two-week English immersion program that provides English language instruction and the opportunity to learn more about the culture. You can visit up to seven college campuses in the northeastern United States to see how different they are from universities abroad, and decide which schools best meet your individual needs and goals. Experience residential life on the SU campus, and take classes that will prepare you for the college application process. Visit our website for a full list of offered courses as well as registration details. Orientation for this program is on Sunday, July 14. The program ends on Friday, July 26.
Concordia University Adds Accounting Major
Concordia University has recently added accounting as a third option for a School of Management major, joining marketing and business administration. With a degree in accounting from Concordia, you’ll be prepared for a broad spectrum of career paths – from start-ups, major corporations, and non-profits to auditing firms and government agencies. Our courses provide both the knowledge and the career experiences required to position you for an array of opportunities – all leveraging your accounting skills and on-the-job know-how.
By developing an accounting major, we have increased the number of program electives and added to our highly skilled faculty. As a result, whichever business major or minor you select, you will be able to take advantage of the right courses for today’s global economy.
How Social Are You? Take the EducationUSA Student Social Media Survey
EducationUSA wants to hear from you! How do you use social media in your daily life as well as in your college admissions process? Where do you go for information? What do you want to see on U.S. college & university social media sites? Please take this brief 13 question survey to help us better reach you!
Georgian Ministry of Education Announces New Scholarship for Study Abroad
The Ministry of Education in Georgia announced a new scholarship for study abroad on May 1, 2013. The scholarships will support all levels of study (bachelor's, master's, PhD) and all fields of study. On May 13, 2013, the Ministry informed EducationUSA that they would consider all accredited U.S. institutions instead of only those top ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Information is available in Georgian on the Ministry of Education's website, http://news.edu.aris.ge/index.php?newsid=4161, English translation here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dppg7hsrfq7da6n/georgian%20scholarship%20program%20may%202013.pdf
For questions or more information, please contact Regional Coordinator Ann Merrill, amerrill@educationusa.info.
Mount Holyoke Extension Program Offers Summer Credit
This summer, the Mount Holyoke Extension Program will offer college-level courses for academic credit for students of high school and college age and beyond. More than 25 courses across disciplines are now open for online registration.
Mount Holyoke Extension operates a wide array of programs—including professional development, vocational training, and courses in the liberal arts—designed to provide a high-quality education to students beyond Mount Holyoke College’s traditional core student body.
Watch Now! The Step 5 Webinar Series
The Step 5—Preparing for Your Departure—webinar series provides advice about gathering important documents, arranging housing, anticipating cultural differences and attending an EducationUSA pre-departure orientation.
The webinars are being hosted starting May 10th through June 13th. Register to watch them live!
Number of International Students at Arizona State University ...
The number of international students at Arizona State University increased this year, as did the number of services it makes available to help those students feel at home. Of the 72,254 students at ASU this semester, 6.1 percent were international students. That is a 16 percent increase from the year before.
ASU welcomes these students and encourages them to get involved by participating in clubs and organizations and interacting with other students of similar and different cultures and ethnicities, according to OrgSync, a clubs and organization tool offered through ASU.
Monmouth College New Science Center
Monmouth College dedicates new Center for Science and Business on Friday, May 10. Programs in the new building foster interdisciplinary collaboration between biology, biochemistry, chemistry, psychology, physics, computer science & mathematics and business, economics and accounting.
“Monmouth College has audacious goals,” said President Mauri Ditzler. “We expect that the Center for Science and Business is going to produce graduates who will change the world. It seems entirely appropriate that our keynote speaker has written a book titled ‘You Can’t Dream Big Enough,’ and that he’s also happened to spend his career at the intersection of science and business.”
Siena Heights University Teacher Education, Educational Leadership ...
The University recently learned it received full national accreditation for both its Teacher Education and the Educational Leadership programs. The Teacher Education Accreditation Council informed SHU that both programs received accreditation. The Teacher Education program received a full seven-year accreditation while the Educational Leadership program was granted five-year initial accreditation from TEAC’s accreditation committee.
SHU’s Director of Undergraduate Teacher Education Sally Rae said she was pleased with the overall process and the outcome for both programs. “We are thankful for those at Siena Heights and the Lenawee community who shared in the two self studies and who helped prepare for accreditation,” said Rae, who also credited Dean of the Graduate College Dr. Anne Hooghart and former Graduate Teacher Education Director Dr. Kelly Cichy with their leadership during the process. Rae said the university received official word about its accreditation from TEAC Executive Vice President Diana Rigden. SHU earned the longest duration of accreditation offered by TEAC for both programs.
Smith College's American College Immersion Program
Smith College's "American College Immersion Program" for international students is extending its application deadline to June 3, 2013. Scholarships of up to $2,000 are also available.
This program helps students improve academic skills and prepares you to apply to colleges and universities in the United States. Campus tours at Harvard, MIT, and Columbia, as well as sightseeing in Boston and NYC, are highlights! We also help with writing the college essay, public speaking, and interview skills.
