Understanding the Chinese International Student in Massachusetts
December 14, 2012
Focus on China Workshop
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
Panelists
Rich DohertyPresident, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM)
Willis WangVice President & Associate Provost for Global Programs, Boston University
David ElwellDirector, International Student and Scholars Office, Brandeis University
National Statistics
• Total International Student Enrollment 2010-2011 Academic Year = 723,277
2005-2006 = 564,7662000-2001 = 547,867
• Chinese Student Enrollment in the U.S. 2010-2011 = 157,5582009-2010 = 127,628
• 21.8% of Total International Enrollment• 23.5% Increase
2011 Institute of International Education, Open Doors: Report on International Educational Exchange
Massachusetts Statistics
• Massachusetts is 4th highest host State(California, New York, Texas)
• Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH metroo 3rd largest international student enrollment (Metropolitan
Statistical Area)oNew York-Northern NJ-Long Island; Los Angeleso Los Angeles, CA
• Places of Origin (China, India, South Korea, Canada, Taiwan, Turkey, Japan, Germany,
United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia)
• Chinese Students in Massachusetts2010-2011 = 38,698 (9.6% increase from 09-10)
2011 Institute of International Education, Open Doors: Report on International Educational Exchange
Brandeis Statistics• Overall international student population
o 1132 enrolled full-time students (graduate and undergraduate)
o 171 on practical/academic training post-degree completiono 118 countries
oChinao Undergraduate = 141oGraduate = 210o Practical/Academic Training = 36
• International Scholars o 224 international faculty/researchers/visiting scholarso 41 countries
oChina = 36
Brandeis International Enrollments2000 - 2011
Brandeis International Enrollments - 2000 to 2011
2000-2001 2005-2006 2008-2009 2009-2010 2011-2012
Total International Students 559 742 884 1010 1132
Total Undergraduate 172 237 248 317 419
Total Graduate 387 505 636 693 713
Total from China 79 111 164 197 351
Total UG from China 1 6 21 53 141
Total GR from China 78 105 143 144 210
Brandeis International Enrollments2000-2011
2000-2001 2005-2006 2008-2009 2009-2010 2011-20120
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
Total International Students
Total from China
Total UG from China
Total GR from China
ISSO Functions
• 6 full-time staff• advising and support on academics, cultural adjustment• visa issues and employment, personal health/health
insurance• programming to enhance the educational experience
and learning about American history and culture. • two scholarship programs
o Wien International Scholarship Program o Brandeis Davis-United World College Scholars
Programo ISSO Open Doors Host Program for new international
undergraduate students
Economic Impact
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators publishes annual economic impact statements by State (and by Congressional district)o http://www.nafsa.org/Explore_International_Education/Impact/
Data_And_Statistics/What_Is_the_Value_of_International_Students_to_Your_State_in_2012_/
• International students and their dependents contributed approximately $21.81 billion to the U.S. economy
• Based on tuition and estimated living expenses, enrollment data for each college/university
Economic Impact (State Economy)
• MassachusettsTotal International Student Enrollment = 41,258Tuition/Fees = $1,221,118,000Living Expenses = $907,731,000Dependent Expenses = $28,481,000Less U.S. support = -$668,133,000TOTAL $1,489,198,000
NAFSA: Association of International Educators“The Economic Benefits of International Students to the U.S. Economy – Academic Year 2011-2012”http://www.nafsa.org/_/File/_/eis2012/Massachusetts.pdf
Economic Impact (State Economy)
• Brandeis University $48,460,000• Northeastern Univ.$262,322,700• Boston University $251,252,800• Harvard University $148,983,200• MIT $135,581,300• Suffolk University $57,218,700• Babson College $51,217,400• Bentley University $51,304,900NAFSA: Association of International Educators - “The Economic Benefits of International Students to the U.S. Economy – Academic Year 2011-2012”http://www.nafsa.org/_/File/_/eis2012/Massachusetts.pdf
Corporate Benefits of College/University Partnerships
• training of workforce (interns as well as full-time employees)• Chinese language training of US employees / ESL
training for Chinese employees in US• cross-cultural communication/management training• connection with networks of college/university
faculty/researchers/alumnio business opportunities in Chinao access to university resources/research
labs/faculty/specialists
College/University benefits of corporate partnerships
• access to specialized research facilities (consortia agreements)
• connections with alumni in the workforce
• potential corporate donations/support
• internship / co-op / job placements for students
Consortium Partnerships• Colleges of the Fenway• Worcester Consortium • Massachusetts Workforce Board Association /
Workforce Investment Boardo Linking business, community organizations,
colleges/universities to meet common goals• Workforce / employee development• Shared resources / infrastructure• Faculty expertise from the classroom to the workplace• Workplace experts sharing in the classroom or at
campus forums/presentations
Consortium Partnerships
• Education and training of the workforce• Internships / Experiential learning opportunities
o International students looking to opportunities to learn American business perspective
o Gain U.S.-based experience – highly sought after by Chinese companies and multinational companies in China U.S. educated, trained, experience Language fluency – Chinese, English Personnel management skills across cultures
• Alumni connections / networkingo Essential in the U.S. and in China
Colleges/Universities as Education “Tourist” Destinations• Not just degree programs
o theater/movie productions, museums, sporting events
o Short-term, specialized professional training or education activities Brandeis in the Berkshires; Brandeis Institute for
International Judges; Brandeis Summer Institute for Israel Studies
Global Trade Summit – hosted by Brandeis International Business School with many business partners in MA, linkage with Governor’s Office
Engaging Students/Scholarsas “Tourists”• Get to know MA --- true tourism• Visiting families – current students, prospective
students, graduation ceremonies• Marketing to the student budget• Marketing to visiting scholars/researchers…..and their
familieso Short term visitors (dissertation research,
teaching/research sabbaticals), but trying to reel them back for future business or tourist opportunities
o China Scholarship Councilo Chinese Government funding for student research (usually at
graduate level) or professional research/development (for researchers or teaching faculty)
Government Landscape
• Focus on retention of “best and brightest” graduating from out U.S. Colleges and Universitieso STEM – STEM Jobs ActoCompetition from other countries
• Chinese Government incentive program–recruit U.S.-educated Chinese to return to
China enhance the expertise and growth in business development, higher education
• Scientific research hubs – Singapore, Germany, Scandinavia
Government Landscape• “100,000 Strong Initiative” – U.S. State Department and Chinese Ministry of Education
o www.state.gov/100000strongo Scholarships for current U.S. college/university
students to study in Chinao Funding through the China Scholarship Council
• U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE scholarships) – partnerships with direct university partners in China
• Educating U.S. students to be active participants in the global economy
Build essential competencies – integrated into the curriculum
Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR)
• Entrepreneur Pathways Resource Centero “A Resource for Immigrant Entrepreneurs”
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/eir Resource for those who want to start a
business in the US and have a centralized resource for how to participate in this initiative and navigate the visa issues.
o waiting to see if will provide additional visa options for entrepreneurial activity
oUSCIS engagement on EIR – tentatively scheduled -- Boston, MA – May 2013
Resources
• Institute of International Education (IIE) Open Doors Report and Data
http://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Publications/Open-Doors
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators“The Economic Benefits of International Students to the U.S. Economy”, 2011-2012 Economic Impact Analysis Report”http://www.nafsa.org/Explore_International_Education/Impact/Data_And_Statistics/What_Is_the_Value_of_International_Students_to_Your_State_in_2012_/
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