Winning Strategies for J-1 English Proficiency

Friday, June 3, 2022

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM MDT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 2/3

This panel discusses the importance of J-1 English proficiency policies that foster sustainable programs, and the changes institutions have implemented to navigate legalities, risk, and ethical challenges. Data-driven portions of the presentation share results of two industry-wide surveys of host institutions and exchange visitors.

Learning Objectives:

Understand overall industry trends in how universities are meeting English proficiency requirements for exchange visitors.
Explore English proficiency policies that provide objective, consistent, sustainable and safe exchange visitors programs.
Apply a framework for evaluating potential policies.
Articulate advantages to garner stakeholder support.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Samuel Brown, EdD

Director, PDSO/RO
Brigham Young University International Services

Presenter(s)

Moroni Flake

CEO
English3
LJ

Luis A. Johnson, LL.M.

Director, Exchange Visitor Services
University of Florida International Center
Julie Wilbers, MA

Director, International Student And Scholar Services
Vanderbilt University