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The Herman Trend Alert November 21, 2007 Global Movement of Students Increasing Founded in 1919, the Institute of International Education (IIE) is an independent non-profit organization and a world leader in the global exchange of people and ideas. IIE administers over 200 programs serving more than 20,000 individuals each year. Just last week, the Institute released its annual study on international students in the United States. Called "Open Doors 2007", this study reflects an interesting development---the fact that the number of foreign students enrolling in US colleges and universities has rebounded from its depressed level when the country began to make attending school here so much more difficult. This uptick is the first significant increase in total international student enrollments since the 2001/02 school year. Of the top four countries of origin, India, China, South Korea, and Japan, India is the run-away winner at 10 percent, though 43 percent of all students were born in these countries. New international enrollment---students enrolling for the first time at an institution starting Fall 2006---increased 9.97 percent from the previous year. Total foreign student enrollment increased by 3 percent to a total of 582,984, while new enrollment was up by an impressive 10 percent. There were strong increases from the top three sending-countries: India was up 10 percent, China up 8 percent, and Korea was up 6 percent. It is not surprising that Business and Management is the top chosen field of study. Additionally, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs reported the number of student and exchange visas issued in FY 2007 rose 10.2 percent year over year. International students contribute approximately USD$14.5 Billion to the US economy, through their expenditures on tuition and living expenses. Once again, we have evidence to support Thomas Friedman's famous book, "The World is Flat". These developments are simply a few consequences of the far-reaching effects of globalization on our societies. Another important factor has been the decline of the US dollar against other currencies, making college tuition paid in foreign funds that much more affordable. Expect to see even greater increases next year, as a US undergraduate education, highly rated abroad, becomes even more reasonable. © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists. (800) 227-3566 or http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." EMPLOYERS AND JOBSEEKERS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS Advertise at or attend VetJobs Virtual Career Fairs. VetJobs, the top veterans' job board, and PSI, the premier diversity job fair producer, are teaming up to launch these VeteransCONNECT events. Employer registration is now open with loading by February 15th. Candidate loading begins March 1st. Expect 25-30 employers and an attendee goal of 2,000 skilled jobseekers. Promoted extensively, early registration begins NOW. To register or request additional information, contact VetJobs at 877-838-5627 or email info@vetjobs.com; Employers: Mention the Herman Trend Alert to receive a Bonus. LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE VALENTINE’S GIFT? Give the gift of leadership advice in our weekly Lessons in Leadership to help your supervisors and managers remind your leaders about what’s really important The 52-week subscription is only $47, a bargain when you think about the savings to your organization in reduced turnover. Quantity discounts available by emailing Joyce at joyce@hermangroup.com. http://www.hermangroup.com/store/subscription_all.html#3 Order today! PREVENT EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IN 2012 Yes, you can prevent costly employee turnover, when you train your supervisors, managers, and executives. They will learn dozens of low and no-cost strategies and tactics that they can implement right away. We have an impressive track record and stand ready to help you. Call Carl at 336-210-3547 for a no-obligation conference call. Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are welcome. There is no charge for this public service. The Herman Trend Alert is received by over 30,000 subscribers in 78 countries, in addition to other websites and printed magazines. Do you enjoy receiving this weekly e-mail update? Contact us about our co-branded Trend Alert service. Click here to sign up for the Herman Trend Alert. Subscribe or Unsubscribe to weekly Herman Trend Alert View this week's Herman Trend Alert Archived Weekly Herman Trend Alerts

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