Episode #4
The “Dirty Words” of Study Abroad: Rethinking Enrollment Management in Ed Abroad (feat. Amanda Roshan-Rawaan)
Confronting the “dirty words” of study abroad: how does the language of enrollment management fit into the holistic experience of studying abroad? For many international educators, words like “yield,” “conversion,” “retention,” and “melt” can feel too transactional. But understanding how students move from interested to abroad has never been more important, especially as institutions across the country continue to navigate increasing pressure to demonstrate program impact and expand student access to global experiences. That’s why Zac Macinnes recently sat down with Amanda Roshan-Rawaan, the Director of Enrollment Management for Education Abroad at Indiana University Bloomington, on the latest episode of Changing Lives through Education Abroad. Tune in to hear Amanda discuss IU’s efforts to create a more cohesive student experience by identifying common barriers and improving team efficiency, what smaller offices can take from an enrollment management mindset, and why growing participation while simultaneously providing meaningful student support don’t have to be competing priorities.
