April 16th, 2015 On route to Baltimore, MD, to attend the 101st annual conference of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officer (AACRAO) I had all the intentions to review my notes for an upcoming presentation, check and reply to emails, work on a training webinar scheduled in May, but instead 30,000 feet […]
ACEI Annual report 2014
November 27th, 2014 Dear Friends of ACEI, As we near Thanksgiving, we wanted to take time and reflect on the year and thank you for your continued support and confidence in ACEI. 2014 has been a significant year for ACEI in that it marks our 20th anniversary. Twenty years ago in April 1994, ACEI opened […]
Germany: Dealing with Migration and Social Integration
January 30th, 2014 When I research on the Internet, I can easily fall down a few rabbit holes if I am not careful. This time, I was looking for successful, real-world examples of educational and social programs in place for the enormous immigrant and migratory populations here in the EU, specifically focusing on students. Attempting […]
The U.S. and Iran: The History of Two Empires
January 23rd, 2014 The United States and Iran (also known as Persia) have not been on friendly terms for what is now more than three decades. Although, recently some overtures have been made over the discussions concerning Iran’s nuclear program, the relations between the two countries have been anything but amicable. But, thirty four years […]
3 Things I’ve Learned as a Transglobal Pilgrim
October 3rd, 2013 Learning by doing is one of the most powerful, and rewarding ways to enter into another culture. I studied the French language for 12 years before finally going to France, and it was there that the desire to “become French,” overwhelmed me. As an avid people watcher, I love to observe body […]
20 Facts about the Education System of Russia
Teachers: Educators or Immigration Law Enforcers?
July 7, 2011 Times are tough. You can’t escape the news. The economy is in crisis. There’s high unemployment. Homes are foreclosing. Budget cuts and massive layoffs across the states. The list goes on. And when things get tough our political leaders fuel our angst and dissatisfaction by helping us look for someone to blame. […]
Forensics of Academic Documents: Part II
10 things you need to know: As part of our on-going blogs on detecting fraudulent documents, this week’s blog offers 10 general steps you need to consider when handling academic documents (official, original or attested copies), whether for evaluation, admission or employment. 1. Familiarize yourself with the educational system of the countries you receive academic […]
Exchanging Stories: Learning from Each Others Lived Experiences
by Abby Wills, MA Shanti Generation Every person has a story. In our stories live countless lessons and possibilities for learning. Stories are living bridges between our past and future; our ancestors and our descendants. The act of telling our stories opens the way for us to shape them. As we see our own experiences […]
Forensics of Academic Documents: Part I
One question that never fails to be asked when I present a workshop on foreign credential evaluations or even in casual conversation with someone asking me about what I do for a living is “do you see any forged documents?’” And I always reply “yes.” Foreign credential evaluation is part research and the determination of […]