On March 13 and 14, 2010, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was represented during an Educational Fair held in downtown Beijing, China.  A contracted student recruitment agent from American China Communication Alliance (ACCA) Group was in attendance for SMWC. The College found the recruitment agency with the assistance of Dr. Ningyi Zhang, assistant professor of mathematics and international student coordinator at SMWC. Zhang is a native of China.

“One of our primary strategic goals is to increase international student enrollment. Our efforts are concentrated in China and India, as well as South and Central America.  We are fortunate to have connections with international recruitment agencies, alums from these areas, and friends of the College assisting us with our efforts,” said Art Criss, vice president of enrollment management.

With 28 international students enrolled in the campus-based program in academic year 2009-2010, the College continues to strengthen global recruitment efforts. International students attending SMWC this year represent countries of Japan, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Ireland, Greece, Kosovo, Vietnam and Uganda.