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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." DISCOVER WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON... in the hearts and minds of your employees. Our InnerViews interviewing service uses SPHRs and PHRs, certified human resource professionals to probe for the information you really need to know. Exit and Stay Interviews, as well as Why-Didn't-You-Take-Our-Offer Interviews. Call Rosalie Catalano at 937-416-7066, or read more at: http://www.hermangroup.com/retentionconnection/exit_interviews.html. MOM ALWAYS TAUGHT IT WAS GOOD TO SHARE You have probably subscribed to The Herman Trend Alert for a while now and you know how valuable it is to you. Why not suggest that your friends sign up at http://www.hermantrendalert.com? Join the thousands who subscribe in 87 countries around the globe. Are there particular topics you'd like to see covered? Let us know and we will research "The Future of. . .". And let us know how else we may serve you? E-mail: joyce@hermangroup.com. YOUR EMPLOYEES NEED THEIR LEADERS MORE THAN EVER Help your leaders to excel. Thousands have used our weekly Lessons in Leadership to help their supervisors and managers remember how to hold onto top talent. 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 Carol at carol@hermangroup.com. Order today at: http://www.hermangroup.com/store/subscription_all.html#3. 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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