 | January 2023 - Los Angeles, CA About ACEI ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS EVALUATION INSTITUTE, INC. (ACEI)
Founded in 1994, ACEI is a full-service company providing complete and integrated services in-house in the areas of international education research, credential evaluation, and translation. And, through our Global Consulting Group®, we offer our expertise in the following specialties: Media and Branding, Global Pathways, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to interested institutions and organizations around the globe. | | Education News From Around the Globe | AFGHANISTAN Afghan female students not allowed to sit for the university entrance exam The Taliban-run ministry of higher education ordered private universities in Afghanistan not to allow female students to sit university entrance exams next month, underscoring its policy to restrict women from tertiary education. To read more, click here. | AUSTRALIA Australian universities renew calls to limit student “poaching” Queensland University of Technology and the University of Wollongong have recommended that the government restrict university transfers for international students. To read more, click here. | CHINA Beijing cancels construction of new universities Several Chinese provinces have announced the cancellation of plans to build new universities, or have halted expansion plans for existing universities and colleges, due to China’s economic downturn in the wake of strict COVID-19 lockdowns, and a looming drop in the college-age cohort due to demographic decline. To read more, click here. | DENMARK Study uncovers widespread unethical practice for assigning authorships to research papers A recently published survey study of PhD students in Denmark reveals that an ethically questionable culture for assigning authorships to research papers is widespread within the medical and natural sciences across Europe. To read more, click here. | GERMANY Teacher shortage crisis Germany is facing a major challenge to its education system — it needs tens of thousands more teachers. Hiring from abroad is one of the bright ideas to fill the gaps, but bureaucracy is hindering efforts. To read more, click here. | ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Students sentenced, academics dismissed over unrest In addition to hundreds of student arrests, a significant number of academics in Iran have been suspended or expelled from their universities since September 2022 when protests first began on university campuses in response to the death of student. To read more, click here. | NAMIBIA Students praise university for changing entry requirements The Students’ Union of Namibia (SUN) has praised the University of Namibia (UNAM) for its efforts to accommodate students who did not meet the initial admission criteria. To read more, click here. | UNITED KINGDOM Cost pressures: 1 in 4 students ‘more likely to drop out’ A recent survey suggests nearly one in four students say they are less likely to finish their degree as a result of the cost of living crisis. To read more, click here. | U.S.A. 25 Arrested Over Alleged Fake Nursing Diploma Scam In Florida Federal authorities in Florida have charged 25 people with participating in a wire fraud scheme that created an illegal shortcut for aspiring nurses to get licensed and find employment. To read more, click here. | NEW!
Fake Degrees and Fraudulent Credentials in Higher Education published by Springer Nature in January 2023. It features over a dozen chapters on various topics related to the broad theme of credential fraud. For a synopsis of this publication and to purchase a copy, click here. | FILMS & DOCUMENTARIES We’ve selected the following documentaries for your viewing consideration, available through our partner Video Project. The films are available for licensing to educational institutions and for event screening. Please contact michael@videoproject.org for information. | Afghanistan through Women's Eyes offers an intimate portrait of Afghanistan's silenced women as we see the conflict and history of Afghanistan through their eyes. For more information, click here. | Be My Voice focuses on Journalist and activist Masih Alinejad who is the voice of millions of Iranian women who are rebelling against the official state policy of compulsory hijab. Leading one of the largest acts of civil disobedience in Iran today from exile in the U.S., Masih uses her wide platform to prevent protest from being stifled in her home country. For more information on viewing options, click here. | In The Wisdom of Trauma, we travel alongside physician, bestselling author, and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Gabor Maté to explore the root causes of the myriad health epidemics faced by Western countries. This is a journey with a man who has dedicated his life to understanding the connection between illness, addiction, trauma, and society. For more information on viewing options, click here. | ACEI Careers (Job Posting) Global Credential Evaluator The global credential evaluator will evaluate academic credentials from around the world for U.S. educational equivalence in accordance with standards and policies followed by ACEI and those approved by the International Education Standards Council and the Association of International Credential Evaluators. This position is open to trained and experienced freelance evaluators with knowledge of global education systems and U.S. educational equivalencies. For more information, click here. | ACEI Global Consulting Group The Global Consulting Group is a division of ACEI that provides international education expertise with focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Consulting, Global Pathway Consulting (Program/Curriculum Review for Partnerships between overseas institutions), and Media and Brand Consulting. Click here to view video presentation. | ACEI offers a comprehensive range of professional services that include: international credential evaluations; translations; consulting; and training. For more information on ACEI, please visit www.acei-global.org or contact: Tel: 1-310-275-3530; Email: acei@acei-global.org. ACEI was founded and incorporated in 1994 in the State of California and is a Charter and Endorsed Member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). | | New to The Report? Click below to subscribe to this newsletter. | | |
