High-Impact Practices and the Value Proposition of U.S. Higher Education

Friday, June 3, 2022

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM MDT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 1A-C

This session presents the value proposition of U.S. higher education by examining high-impact practices that support student retention and engagement (e.g., first-year experiences, internships, and service learning). Participants explore ways to help international students maximize opportunities and develop skills to jump-start their career.

Learning Objectives:

Identify and describe high-impact practices and their role in supporting student success and engagement.
Advocate for U.S. higher education by articulating the impact of applied and experiential learning opportunities that are commonly available within U.S. higher education.
Identify strategies to support international student participation in high-impact experiential learning programs.
Articulate ways that high-impact experiences can lead to the development of skills that are essential for success in the global workforce.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Heidi Gregori-Gahan, Masters in Higher Ed

Associate Provost Emerita, International Programs And Services
University of Southern Indiana

Presenter(s)

Sara Kurtz Allaei, MA

Exec Director, International Affairs & IU Asst Vice President for Intl Services
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)