Welcome to Part 1 of this new Pulse Check series on International Recruiting. Join guest host Kin Sejpal as she is joined by Clay Hensley, a seasoned international education expert with 20+ experience with the College Board, to discuss key trends in international recruitment and education. In this episode you will learn about:
- Current international student mobility trends
- Importance of localization to disparate markets
- Drivers and motivations of students by country and continent
- What the future may hold for international recruitment
Guest Name: Clay Hensley
Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayhensley/
Guest Bio: With more than two decades of experience supporting the global engagement of higher education institutions, Clay Hensley frequently presents on issues impacting international education & student mobility. Clay has served on several advisory boards, including those affiliated with U.S. Department of State’s Open Doors Report, the IC3 Movement, International Education Advantage (Intead), & the Council of International Schools (CIS), respectively. Clay currently works with several partners, including NACAC, IB, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Cialfo, Northeastern University, among others. Clay previously led international higher education engagement for the College Board, and was awarded the annual Distinguished Service Award by International-ACAC in 2013. Clay has also taught at the secondary and the tertiary-level.
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