Refugee Crisis

Challenges and Innovations: Germany’s Effort to Integrate Refugees into Higher Education

Supported by IERF’s Sepmeyer Research Grant (2016-17)

Co-authors:
Bernhard Streitwieser, PhD, Assistant Professor of International Education, George Washington University, and IERF Grant Recipient
Margaret Taylor, MA, George Washington University
Rachel Moody, MA, George Washington University

This paper describes an important study on the integration of refugees into the German higher education system. Supported by IERF’s Sepmeyer Research Grant, it focuses on the challenges of the credentialing, placement and integration of refugees, especially from Syria. Click here to view.

Identifying Qualified Applicants with Undocumented Status

Presented at the 2016 American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (AACRAO) Conference in Phoenix, AZ.

Presenters:
Emily Tse, Director of Evaluations
Andrea Armstrong, Senior Policy Advisor, University of Toronto
Monica Ibrahim, Advisor, EducationUSA Syria
Robert Watkins, Assistant Director of Admissions, University of Texas at Austin

This session explored the options available when confronted with applicants who are unable to provide official records of study, whether due to war, natural disasters, or school closure in the home country. Perspectives were given from a credentials evaluation agency, EducationUSA advisor, and major institutions located in Canada and the US. An update on Syria was also shared. Click here to view.