Policy Monitor

Visitors to the U.S. to pay tourism promotion fee starting Wednesday
Lisa Retterath
Tue, 09/07/2010 - 15:59

Beginning Wednesday, September 8, tourists to the U.S. from the 36 countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program will have to pay a fee of $14 to register in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), CNN reports.

Policy Monitor Weekly Digest, August 30 – September 3, 2010
Mark Overmann
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:29

► Don’t forget that registration for the 2010 Alliance Membership Meeting, October 5-6 in Washington, is now open—register today! [Participation in the Membership Meeting is available for Alliance Full Members only.] A detailed scheduled and information on hotel room reservations is available here.

Federal Register since 08/27/10
Mark Overmann
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:02

Below please find the listing of Federal Register announcements issued by the U.S. Departments of State, Education, and Homeland Security, and USAID since 08/27/10.

Iraqi university students train leadership skills on summer exchange to the U.S.
Lisa Retterath
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 09:39

In a report featured recently on CBSNews, Seth Doane reports on 50 Iraqi university students who participated in the U.S. State Department’s Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program, managed by World Learning. These students were brought together to “witness democracy in action” in the United States, and have participated since their arrival in team-building workshops, leadership training, and community service projects.

Canada and Hong Kong put increased efforts into internationalizing higher education
Lisa Retterath
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:11

The internationalization efforts of higher education institutions in Canada and Hong Kong were featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education today. As the Chronicle reports, both countries have expended increased energy on internationalizing university programs and providing a global focus for their students.

In times of economic crisis, U.S. colleges review international education programs
Lisa Retterath
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 13:14

The economic downturn has led many U.S. colleges to review and rethink their international education programs, the Chronicle of Higher Education reports.

U.S. universities see rising numbers in Chinese undergraduate students
Lisa Retterath
Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:57

Inside Higher Ed reports that enrollment of Chinese undergraduate students at U.S. universities has soared in recent years. The number of Chinese undergraduates at American universities increased by 64.7 per cent from 2006/07 to 2007/08 and another 59.8 per cent from 2007/08 to 2008/09, Inside Higher Ed notes, citing data from the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) most recent Open Doors report.

Position opening at NAFSA: Associate Director for Government Relations
Mark Overmann
Mon, 08/30/2010 - 09:15

NAFSA is currently seeking an Associate Director for Government Relations. Details on the available position are below. Please feel free to forward the job announcement to your networks and any potential candidates.

Confirmation delays continue to plague USAID
Mark Overmann
Mon, 08/30/2010 - 09:01

Delays in the Senate and the Obama administration have left the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) with only one of its twelve Senate-confirmed posts filled, CQ.com reports today.

Policy Monitor Weekly Digest, August 23 – 27, 2010
Mark Overmann
Fri, 08/27/2010 - 12:10

► Don’t forget that registration for the 2010 Membership Meeting is now available. Register today! [Participation in the Membership Meeting is reserved for Alliance Full Members only.] Reserve a room at the DuPont Hotel for the nights of October 4, 5, and/or 6 at the discounted rate of $299 by calling the hotel at 866-534-6835, or 202-483-6000.

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