I4: Institute for Improvement of International Initiatives
- Would you like to increase your institution's international enrollment and retention rates?
- How do you know if your institution is doing enough to attract and retain international students and scholars?
- Are your international programs in their earliest stages or not performing to your satisfaction?
- Are you considering opening branches or satellite campuses overseas, but unsure how to proceed?
Would you like some help?
The Institute for the Improvement of International Initiatives provides expert evaluation and consultation services to colleges and universities that are eager to improve their international programs and services.
International Audit: Identifying Problems and Solutions
Our premier program is a two-day International Audit that includes an in-depth review and analysis of your international programs, services and operations by a team of two highly qualified Institute Fellows. Unlike typical consulting processes, which take weeks or months to deliver reports, each I4 International Audit concludes with a "Hot Report" on the third morning. I4 Fellows meet with your key decision-makers to review the outcomes of their interviews and analyses and to present their written recommendations for action. These sessions enable the institution's leadership to discuss and debate the recommendations with the Fellows while information is fresh and expertise readily available.
Service Categories
Institute Fellows are prepared to review any or all of the following service categories during the International Audit--you choose what you want to focus on.
- Student recruitment
- Admissions
- Student advising and government regulations
- Credential evaluation
- Curriculum initiatives
- Campus and community programming
- Faculty & scholar services
- Intercultural communication & training
- ESL programs
- Strategic planning for internationalizing the campus
Feasibility Studies
While most of our audit programs are confined to the institution's primary campus, we also offer feasibility studies for U.S. colleges and universities considering opening overseas branches or satellite campuses. Our services in this area include analysis of regional situations to locate the best country or city, identification of potential partner institutions and facilitating the establishment of relationships between our client institutions and potential partners in the selected locale.
I4 Fellows: International Expertise
Our "Hot Reports" are possible because of the up-to-date knowledge and experience Institute Fellows bring to each assignment. I4 Fellows, some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in international higher education management today, are distinguished administrators from a wide variety of universities. Each one is prepared to assist institutions of any size, complexity and level of international engagement. (Click here to read biographies of all I4 Fellows).
The Institute also provides ongoing training and consultative services and will be developing programs that respond to expressed needs.
If you would like more information about the Institute for Improving International Initiatives and its International Audit program, please email Dr. Richard W. Ferrin at rferrin@worldeducationgroup.com.