Competing Globally, U.S. Federal Government Resources Strengthening U.S. International Education

Thursday, November 14, 2024

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EST

Location: Commonwealth 4

Chair & Presenter(s)

LeeAnne Haworth, M.A. (she/her/hers)

Sr. International Trade Specialist
U.S. Department of Commerce/International Trade Administration
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Co-Presenter(s)

FL

Frances LaBarbera, M.Ed.

Field Representative
Washington

Learn about the latest U.S. Departments of Commerce, Education, Homeland Security's Student and Exchange Visitor Program, and State EducationUSA resources which have an interagency engagement strengthening U.S. international education and competing globally. Come away with key elements of these U.S. government agency initiatives, services, sample programs, and contacts which assist individual institutions as well as collaboratively promote the U.S. as a premier study destination.

Learning Objectives:

learn how the U.S. Department of Commerce and “USA: A Study Destination” boost U.S. education exports by promoting the United States as a premier destination for international students.
learn about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s work to increase the number of international students in the United States.
learn how U.S. Department of State’s EducationUSA and Department of Education have broadened their engagement worldwide.