Enhancing Pathway Programs for International Student Graduate Preparation

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM MDT

Location: Four Seasons Ballroom 1

Pathway programs aim to prepare international applicants with the sociocultural norms to smoothly transition to a graduate-level education in a vastly different pedagogical environment. This session highlights case study research and evaluates the efficacy of programs facilitated as a part of a graduate school’s recruitment strategy.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance of pathway programs in international recruitment strategies.
Identify the factors that influence the effectiveness of a pathway program for international students.
Discuss recommendations for the enhancement of pathway programs that ensure international student preparation for graduate programs and mutually benefits for all stakeholders.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Steve Chen, EdD

Director Of Graduate Admissions Office
University of California Riverside

Presenter(s)

Tamra Johnson, MA

Associate Director Of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
University of California, Riverside