International Education Standards Council (IESC)

Our Contribution to International Education

Credential advice is modified when new studies of foreign countries’ education systems have been undertaken. Based upon the research collected, new recommendations are developed and approved by this group of experts and then published within AACRAO EDGE providing advice for how best to understand foreign credentials in the context of the U.S. educational system.

Composed of representatives from public and private institutions of higher education alongside voices from multiple credential evaluation agencies, the grading scales and placement recommendations published within AACRAO EDGE represent a majority consensus across diverse groups well versed in international higher education. Current Council members recommend additions to the IESC on an ad-hoc basis.

White Papers

The AACRAO International Education Standards Council (IESC) conducts research on international education systems and develops consensus-based recommendations for the evaluation of foreign academic credentials. These white papers provide the research and rationale that inform guidance published in AACRAO EDGE.

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Upcoming International Events

Connect with colleagues from around the world and explore the latest developments in international education, credential evaluation, admissions, and mobility. AACRAO international events provide opportunities to learn from experts, exchange ideas, and strengthen your global professional network.

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Members & Fellows

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AACRAO SPEEDE Committee
Aaron M. Berger, Ph.D.

Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment at Kent State University
Aaron Oberman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Counselor Education at The Citadel
Adam Daniels

Manager, Strategic Enrolment Management Plan Implementation at Saint Mary’s University
Adam McLachlan

University Scheduling Coordinator, Ball State University
Adrienne Fraaza

Director, Office of Student Transitions, Western Michigan University
Afet Dundar, Ph.D.

Director, Equity in Research and Analytics, NSC
Alaina Wollner

Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions, University of Michigan
Alan Contreras

Writer and Educational Consultant
Alejandro Ruiz-Dasilva

California State University – Fresno, Student and High School Ambassador
Alex Fronduto

Assistant Teaching Professor, Northeastern University
Alex Lojko

Director, Membership and Operations

Staff
Alexander A. Ondrus

Senior Research Specialist,Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Alicia Kornowa

Director of Admissions at Western Michigan University
Aliyah King

Outstanding Scholar, University of Windsor
Allyson Brown

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Spartanburg Methodist College
Amanda Coltri

Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement at Bryn Mawr College
Amanda Kruzona

Interim Director of Institutional Research at Grand Rapids Community College
Amanda Turner

Associate Registrar/Product Management, Williams College
Amber Cellotti

Interim Director & Deputy Registrar, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Ambika Mathur, Ph.D.

Senior Vice Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Graduate Dean, UTSA
Amine Oudghiri

Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Marshall University
Amml Hussein, Ed.D., LMSW

Director of Research at the Council on Social Work Education
Amy M. Ullrich

Senior Evaluator, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc (ECE)
Amy S. Nowacki

Statistical Educator and Education Researcher
Ana Villavicencio

EducationUSA REAC South America – Andean Region
Andrew Hahn

Associate Director for Strategic Enrollment Mamangement, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Andrew Hannah

University of Pittsburgh
Andrew L. Luna

Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Virginia Military Institute
Andrew M. Frazier, Ed.D.

Vice President for Student Life at Johnson University

Past Members

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AACRAO SPEEDE Committee
Aaron M. Berger, Ph.D.

Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment at Kent State University
Aaron Oberman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Counselor Education at The Citadel
Adam Daniels

Manager, Strategic Enrolment Management Plan Implementation at Saint Mary’s University
Adam McLachlan

University Scheduling Coordinator, Ball State University
Adrienne Fraaza

Director, Office of Student Transitions, Western Michigan University
Afet Dundar, Ph.D.

Director, Equity in Research and Analytics, NSC
Alaina Wollner

Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions, University of Michigan

Past Fellows

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

AACRAO SPEEDE Committee
Aaron M. Berger, Ph.D.

Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment at Kent State University
Aaron Oberman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Counselor Education at The Citadel
Adam Daniels

Manager, Strategic Enrolment Management Plan Implementation at Saint Mary’s University
Adam McLachlan

University Scheduling Coordinator, Ball State University
Adrienne Fraaza

Director, Office of Student Transitions, Western Michigan University
Afet Dundar, Ph.D.

Director, Equity in Research and Analytics, NSC
Alaina Wollner

Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions, University of Michigan
Alan Contreras

Writer and Educational Consultant
Alejandro Ruiz-Dasilva

California State University – Fresno, Student and High School Ambassador
Alex Fronduto

Assistant Teaching Professor, Northeastern University
Alex Lojko

Director, Membership and Operations

Staff
Alexander A. Ondrus

Senior Research Specialist,Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Alicia Kornowa

Director of Admissions at Western Michigan University
Aliyah King

Outstanding Scholar, University of Windsor
Allyson Brown

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Spartanburg Methodist College
Amanda Coltri

Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement at Bryn Mawr College
Amanda Kruzona

Interim Director of Institutional Research at Grand Rapids Community College
Amanda Turner

Associate Registrar/Product Management, Williams College
Amber Cellotti

Interim Director & Deputy Registrar, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Ambika Mathur, Ph.D.

Senior Vice Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Graduate Dean, UTSA
Amine Oudghiri

Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Marshall University
Amml Hussein, Ed.D., LMSW

Director of Research at the Council on Social Work Education
Amy M. Ullrich

Senior Evaluator, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc (ECE)
Amy S. Nowacki

Statistical Educator and Education Researcher
Ana Villavicencio

EducationUSA REAC South America – Andean Region
Andrew Hahn

Associate Director for Strategic Enrollment Mamangement, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Andrew Hannah

University of Pittsburgh
Andrew L. Luna

Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Virginia Military Institute
Andrew M. Frazier, Ed.D.

Vice President for Student Life at Johnson University