Study Group and Ruffalo Noel Levitz Announce Strategic Partnership

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global education firm, Study Group, and Ruffalo Noel Levitz, the leader in higher education enrollment management, student success, and fundraising services, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership between the organizations that will provide partner institutions with enhanced international support services. This partnership will manifest through collaborative research and the creation of resources to support international enrollment and student support for colleges and universities across North America.

"Study Group and Ruffalo Noel Levitz share a simple approach: students first," explains Dr. Emily Williams Knight, Managing Director for Study Group Higher Education North America. "We are excited to combine our knowledge and experience to better support universities in caring for international students and ensuring their success. We look forward to expanding the research available on international students entering universities via a pathway program, the various models of pathways in use, and how pathways will evolve as North America, and specifically the United States, continues to adopt this sheltered integration model for international students."

With more than 60 years combined experience in the higher education sector, Ruffalo Noel Levitz' track record in optimizing enrollment and supporting student success beyond graduation for more than 1,900 campuses and nonprofits complements Study Group's expertise as the leading provider in marketing and recruitment services and English language instruction in the pathway sector, creating an unprecedented repository of knowledge and skill in the area of international student recruitment and success. Applying Study Group's proven techniques to support areas of opportunity identified through Ruffalo Noel Levitz' research based assessment of practices toward international students, universities will be better prepared to address the needs of this unique and critical student population.

"Our strategic partnership with Study Group creates new opportunities for our clients," states Patricia Maben, SVP of Product Strategy for Ruffalo Noel Levitz. "Combining our expertise in enrollment management with Study Group's decades of international expertise provides our campus partners with end-to-end support as they seek to grow their diverse student populations. Together we can ensure our universities are supported and all students are well served."

With plans to conduct joint research and present their findings via white papers, conference presentations and hosted academic forums, Study Group and Ruffalo Noel Levitz will together strive to provide universities with the knowledge, experience, and skills needed to successfully integrate international students and position them for success. Additionally, this unique partnership will provide insights to the higher education industry as to the direction international student recruitment and success support will take in the coming years

About Ruffalo Noel Levitz
Ruffalo Noel Levitz partners with colleges and universities to develop successful students, assuring students find the right college or university, graduate on time, secure their first job, and give back to support the next generation. The company's portfolio of enrollment and fundraising solutions is powered by advanced analytics, personalized engagement, and industry-leading insights. Visit www.RuffaloNL.com.

About Study Group
For the latest up to date information on Study Group please visit: corporate.studygroup.com

For further information or interview opportunities, please contact:

Joe Monastero
Global Head of Marketing, Study Group Higher Education North America
[email protected]
(212) 497-8384

SOURCE Study Group

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