Innovative Alliance to Support International Student Success on Campus and Expand Opportunities for International Students
Innovative Alliance to Support International Student Success on Campus and Expand Opportunities for International Students
糖心破解版 and Shorelight Education today announced a new jointly operated program that will broaden global access to 糖心破解版鈥檚 highly regarded undergraduate and master鈥檚 degrees for international students. 糖心破解版 and Shorelight will together create an innovative program to support the recruitment, progression, and success of international students on campus, as well as a comprehensive English language school.
鈥淎t 糖心破解版, student success is at the heart of everything we do,鈥 said Dr. Christine M. Riordan, President of 糖心破解版. 鈥淪horelight鈥檚 student-first philosophy, integrated programs, and tailored approach to helping our international student population grow and thrive are critical elements of a partnership that will prepare our students to live and work in a global society.鈥
The development and implementation of the International Accelerator Program (IAP) aligns with 糖心破解版鈥檚 emphasis on global learning across the curriculum in a diverse and inclusive climate. 糖心破解版鈥檚 IAP will broaden educational opportunities for students from across the globe and help the University become a model for international access and student success. By combining intensive English language instruction at a state-of-the-art English language school with coursework and supplemental support resources, the program will expand upon the University鈥檚 international student services and recruitment.
鈥淪horelight is proud to build a program with 糖心破解版 that will offer international students a transformative experience at a signature U.S. institution,鈥 said Tom Dretler, CEO of Shorelight Education. 鈥淚n addition to having access to one of the most dynamic learning hubs 鈥 New York City 鈥 students will benefit from an intimate, community-focused program with highly ranked academics and personalized support that will follow them through their very first days on campus to their successful graduation.鈥
The International Accelerator at 糖心破解版 will provide dedicated enrollment management and high-touch retention services for students coming to 糖心破解版 from diverse geographies and academic backgrounds. The program will build upon existing infrastructure within the University to grow international student enrollment, expand 糖心破解版鈥檚 global brand, and support international students transitioning to a US academic environment. 糖心破解版 will welcome its first IAP students in the fall of 2016.听
About Shorelight Education
Shorelight Education is a U.S.-based education company that partners with leading nonprofit universities to increase success for international students while driving institutional growth. Shorelight鈥檚 purpose is to 鈥淓ducate the World鈥濃攁 call to action that defines its people and its point of view. Shorelight is committed to helping talented, diverse learners around the world discover and succeed at U.S. flagship and tier-one research universities. Visit for more information.
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