Beyond the 8%: A Blueprint for Community College & University Collaboration for Global Expansion

Description:

The latest Open Doors data reveals a pivotal moment for global education. While total international enrollment hit a new high, the standout story is clear: community colleges led all sectors with an 8% surge in international students.

This growth is more than a statistic—it’s a signal. It reflects a strategic shift toward affordable, staged pathways, and it creates a powerful opportunity for community colleges and universities to co-create a more resilient, equitable international enrollment model.

In this 45-minute session, we’ll move beyond the headline number and focus on three core pillars:

The Global Shift: Interpreting the Data for Collaborative Advantage

• Decoding Open Doors 2025: what the 8% surge really means for global pathway opportunities

• How collaboration (not competition) is shaping the next phase of international enrollment

• Why community colleges and universities together are better positioned to respond to cost, access, and visa headwinds

Data-Informed Global Outreach: Identifying Partnership-Ready Markets

• Using data and simple analytics to pinpoint markets with high affinity for 2+2 and pathway models

• Aligning limited travel with targeted digital campaigns that highlight your collaborative advantage

• Practical examples of how institutions are combining travel + tech to stay visible between trips

The Partnership Launchpad: Showcasing Collaboration and Proven Models

• Real-world models of community college–university collaboration: joint fairs, co-branded campaigns, and shared messaging

• Introducing the U.S. Community College Pathway Showcase – a new platform designed to elevate partnerships on a global stage

• First steps for moving from “informal relationships” to intentional, structured pathways with shared goals

We’ll close with a Q&A: Strategizing Together for Worldwide Impact, focused on actionable next steps for your institution.

Who Should Attend:

• U.S. community college international leaders and enrollment managers

• University international officers seeking stronger, sustainable undergraduate pipelines

• Higher ed leaders focused on strategic partnerships for global expansion
  

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