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March 2018 - Beverly Hills, CA

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS EVALUATION INSTITUTE, INC. (ACEI)
Is incorporated in the state of California (1994), and is dedicated to the advancement of international academic exchange and understanding through the dissemination of information on international academic credentials.

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ARMENIA

18 Facts on Higher Education in Armenia

In a recent blog post by ACEI-Global.Blog, learn 18 quick facts on the higher education system of Armenia.

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EUROPE

Ensure Student’s Privacy or Face Big Fines

New EU rules protecting students' privacy could cost U.S. institutions $23 million in fines if they fail to comply.

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Europe making gains over UK in attracting international students

The United Kingdom is slowly losing its competitive edge in attracting international students and it is not just native English-speaking countries like Canada and Australia that are winning a bigger share of the market

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NIGERIA

Academic call for reforms of scandal hit exam agency

Nigerian academics argue that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the sole agency permitted by law to conduct entrance examinations for all tertiary institutions in the country, needs to be decentralized and modernized if it is to stand any hope of dealing with the rampant corruption being uncovered within the body.

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STUDY ABROAD

Which country is less risky to study abroad?

New State Department rating system provides more nuance to colleges in deciding where they will and won't let students travel. Russia may lose students, but Israel and Mexico may see gains.

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UNITED KINGDOM

Unemployed student sues university over her business degree

A graduate wants her £60,000 (US$84,000) back from her old university after accusing it of running a course she branded as "Mickey Mouse".

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U.S.A.

Fewer International Grad Students Studying Computer Science

For the first time in years, fewer international grad students in the U.S. are seeking degrees in computer science.

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Pathways to Opportunity

Through the P-TECH program, Baltimore City students get a free associate’s degree and entry-level professional experience.

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Harvard drops the SAT essay requirement

Harvard University has announced that it will no longer require applicants to submit the essay portion of either the SAT or the ACT, even though they will still be required to submit scores for the other parts of the tests.

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ACEI NEWS

Digital Delivery of Evaluation Reports: SecurePathway©:

ACEI is a proud signatory of the Groningen Declaration Network which “seeks common ground in best serving the academic and professional mobility needs of citizens worldwide by bringing together key stakeholders in the Digital Student Data Ecosystem.” For the past two years, ACEI has committed itself to this shared mission through the introduction of SecurePathway©, an ACEI proprietary digital platform for the secure delivery of official evaluation reports and supporting educational credentials. For information on ACEI’s SecurePathway©.

Signing up with ACEI’s SecurePathway©, is free and does not cost the institutions any fees. To receive ACEI expert reports and certified academic credentials via SecurePathway©, complete this form.

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ACEI’s Advisory Services provide institutions and organizations looking at expanding their international student recruitment with customized solutions to help overcome enrollment challenges, uncover opportunities, and devise an innovative and holistic approach to international enrollment. For more information on ACEI’s Advisory Services and how we can assist you, please contact Yolinisse Moreno, Director of Programs & Communications at ymoreno@acei-global.org.

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Upcoming Conferences & Presentations

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ACEI will be attending the following conferences in 2018 and hope you will have a chance to our exhibit booth, and attend the sessions presented by our representatives:

March 25-27
AACRAO Conference, Orlando, FL ACEI Representative: Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert, President & CEO

Ms. Saidi-Kuehnert will be presenting the following sessions: “Research Findings in International Education: Top 10 Changes in EDGE 2017” (Session ID: 7012 I Date: March 26, 2018 I Time: 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM)

“Diversity and Inclusion in International Recruitment” (Session ID: 7143 I Date: March 27, 2018 I Time: 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM)

“Mutual Recognition: The 24th Joint Meeting of the ENIC-NARIC Networks” (Session ID: 7297 I Date: March 27, 2018 I Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

March 29

AICE 2018 Orlando Symposium, Orlando, FL ACEI Representative: Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert, President & CEO The Annual AICE Symposium will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The topic for the AICE 2018 Symposium is: “Setting Standards for Evaluation Institutional Recognition and Accreditation.” Registration is Now Open. For information click here.

April 18-20
Groningen Declaration Network, Paris, France ACEI is a proud signatory of the GDN. Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert, President & CEO of ACEI will be attending the annual GDN meeting in Paris, France.

May 30

NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Philadelphia, PA ACEI Representative: Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert, President & CEO

Ms. Saidi-Kuehnert will be participating and facilitating an Open Meeting discussing “Credentialing Vs. Outsourcing." (Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM)

 
         
 
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