If you are on Twitter and your schedule permits please join the WES Twitter Chat Tomorrow, Wednesday July 29, 2020 at 1:00pm EDT #IntlEdNow

I look forward to participating on this @WESPicks #IntlEdNow Twitter chat at 1:00pm EDT this coming Wednesday, July 29th! The topic of discussion will be "Why International Higher Education Remains Crucial to the U.S. Now and in the Future."

What is the current state of #intl #highered in the U.S.? How has #COVID19 affected #intlstudents and the international higher ed sector overall?

Join @WESPicks next Wednesday for a Twitter chat to share ideas and resources. #IntlEdNow. pic.twitter.com/0YNwYw9KHw

— World Education Services (@WESPicks) July 24, 2020

My Brief Thoughts on the Via TRM BOLD Seminar Held July 14-16, 2020 #viaBOLD2020

Last week I attended the Via TRM BOLD Seminar and I thought it was excellent!  I'm so glad that I was able to attend even though my schedule conflicted with two of the sessions.

I've never been good at taking notes during a lecture or presentation so I won't be summarizing my thoughts in that way here in this post. What I really appreciated was that Via TRM and the panelists did an excellent job of not turning the BOLD Seminar into a long discussion with session after session focused on COVID-19 and education abroad. To be sure these are important discussion to have and there will be an ongoing need in the field to have webinars, conference sessions and other types of engagement focused on COVID-19.  For me the BOLD Seminar brought back a sense of normalcy in terms of session topics that I found incredibly helpful and relevant to my work. In my work I deal with COVID-19 issues on a daily basis but I am also working to streamline and enhance the education abroad policies, processes and programming...in some ways I'm building the program from the ground up. The BOLD Seminar was incredibly timely for me as I need to be thinking and creating beyond COVID-19 and the sessions and panelists were very informative and helpful to me!

If Via TRM decides to hold another BOLD Seminar I highly recommend registering as it was affordable with quality content form the panelists! Congrats to the Via TRM team and to all the panelists on a job well done and hopefully we'll see another seminar in the future! Many thanks!

Excited to be attending the Via TRM BOLD Seminar July 14-16, 2020 #viaBOLD2020

I will be attending the Via TRM BOLD Seminar today through Thursday and I plan to post here on IHEC Blog and related social media sites such as Twitter and IHEC Blog's Facebook page.

In full disclosure, I am a huge fan of Via TRM and have been for about 4-5 years now when I first learned of them and what Samantha Martin, Founder and CEO, has created and built. She is quite impressive and you can read her guest IHEC Blog post "Apply Now is Too Late in Education Abroad" here!

Register for the Via TRM BOLD Seminar

You can learn more about the sessions, presenters and content here. I'm excited to attend many of these sessions and engage in the discussion!

ICE Policy Recinded

NEWS: Government has agreed to rescind the July 6 policy on international students and online learning and FAQ released the next day. Also agreed to rescind any implementation and will return to status quo of March 9 guidance

— Karin Fischer (@karinfischer) July 14, 2020

A Direct and Concise Tweet by Davidson College about their International Students

More at IHEC Blog: Institutional statements on DHS "Broadcast Message: COVID-19 and Fall 2020" barring international students from remaining in the U.S. if they take all courses online

Institutional statements on DHS "Broadcast Message: COVID-19 and Fall 2020" barring international students from remaining in the U.S. if they take all courses online

July 14, 2020 update: A short time ago, DHS/ICE rescinded this guidance and Jessica and I will no longer be updating this list!

This list is being compiled in collaboration with my colleague Jessica Oldford, Director of Global Student Experience | Global Initiatives, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.

If you are aware of any institutional or association/organizational statements not listed please email David Comp at international.ed.consulting@gmail.com.

On Monday, July 6th, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued Broadcast Message: COVID-19 and Fall 2020 that will have a significant impact on the U.S. higher education community. This paragraph from the DHS Broadcast Message is the crux of the matter:

"Students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load

and remain in the United States. The U.S. Department of State will not issue visas to students

enrolled in schools and/or programs that are fully online for the fall semester nor will U.S.

Customs and Border Protection permit these students to enter the United States. Active

students currently in the United States enrolled in such programs must depart the country or

take other measures, such as transferring to a school with in-person instruction to remain in

lawful status or potentially face immigration consequences including, but not limited to, the

initiation of removal proceedings."

Frequently Asked Questions for SEVP Stakeholders about Guidance for the Fall 2020 Semester Last Updated: July 7, 2020 by Homeland Security Investigations, National Security Investigations Division, Student and Exchange Visitor Program

Following is a list of institutions and organizations we have compiled that are hyperlinked to their statements:

Institutions of Higher Education
American University - AU President Burwell and Other Patriot League Presidents Oppose New Federal Rule
Amherst College - Statement on ICE Change Impacting International Students
Arizona State University - Statement from ASU President Michael M. Crow on legal actions in support of international students and Tweet
Augustana College - Message to international students regarding new regulations
Babson College - Statement on Twitter
Ball State University - Ball State statement on recent developments with ICE, July 8, 2020
Baruch College - We Stand Behind Our International Students
Bates College - Bates’ response to guidance issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Baylor University - Fall 2020 Information and Twitter thread
Beloit College - Supporting our international students
Boise State University - Tweet
Boston College - Boston College statement regarding new ICE regulations
Bowdoin College - Message to the Bowdoin Community—Supporting Our International Students
Brown University - Letter from President Paxson: Supporting Brown’s International Students
Bunker Hill Community College - BHCC Joins Massachusetts Community Colleges in Call to Reverse ICE Guidance for International Students
California College of the Arts - Twitter thread
California Institute of Technology - Twitter thread
California Polytechnic State University - Tweet by President
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - Supporting our International Students and Scholars
California State University, Bakersfield - Tweet
California State University, San Bernardino - Statement by President posted to Twitter
California State University, Dominguez Hills - Statement by President posted to Twitter
California State University, Fullerton - Supporting our International Students
California State University, Los Angeles - Statement posted to Twitter
California State University, Monterey Bay - Statement posted to Twitter
California State University, Northridge - Message Concerning Potential Harmful Impacts of Changes in Enrollment Options for F-1 International Students
California State University, Sacramento - Sac State is committed to our international students
California State University, Stanislaus - Supporting International Students for Fall 2020
Calvin University - Message from President Le Roy to Calvin's International Student Community
Carnegie Mellon University - Communication to the campus community
Case Western Reserve University - Our Commitment to International Students
Central Michigan University - President Davies' statement on ICE guidance for international students
Cerritos College - CERRITOS COLLEGE CONDEMNS ICE POLICY TO BAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENROLLED ONLINE
Chapman University - Chapman joins action challenging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rule
City University of New York - Statement From Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez On Rule Changes Requiring International Students To Take In-Person Classes
Clark University - Statement of Support for Clark’s International Students
Cleveland State University - Message to the campus community
College of Southern Nevada - CSN Supports International Students
Colorado State University - CSU supports and values our international students
Columbia College Chicago - Important Update for International Students
Columbia University - Response to Recently Announced ICE Restrictions July 07, 2020 and SEVP Addresses COVID-19 and Fall 2020
Cooper Union - RESPONDING TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA POLICY CHANGES
Cornell University - Pollack sends message of support for international students
Dartmouth University - Statement on Fall 2020 Federal Operational Guidance for International Students
Davidson College - Tweet and Tweet
DePaul University - NEW FEDERAL GUIDANCE CLOUDS PICTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Doane University - Response to ICE Guidelines
Duke University - STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT PRICE ON STUDENT VISA DIRECTIVE
East Carolina University - New Guidance from DHS Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
Elon University - Message regarding ICE action on international students
Emory University - Emory statement on preliminary DHS guidance affecting international students with F-1 visas
Florida International University - Message to campus community
Florida State University - A Message from Provost Sally McRorie to International Students Regarding Federal Immigration Guidelines
Foothill + De Anza Colleges - Messages of Support for F-1 Students
Fordham University - Statement on New I.C.E. Ruling for International Students 
Gallaudet University - Affirming Gallaudet's Commitment to its International Students
George Washington University - Message from Provost Blake Regarding New Regulations on Student Visas
Georgetown University - Support for our International Students
Georgia Tech - Statement on Twitter
Gonzaga University - President McCulloh’s Statement On The Federal Government’s Plan to End the Temporary Exemption for International Students
Hampshire College - Response to ICE Ruling
Harper College - Supporting our international students
Harvard University - Supporting International Students
Haverford College - Haverford College Update on New Department of Homeland Security Rules
Holy Cross - Statement by the President on Twitter
Idaho State University - Message to the campus community
Illinois Institute of Technology - Message to the campus community
Indiana University - Vice President Hannah Buxbaum statement on regulations for international students in online courses and IU supports lawsuit challenging and condemning new visa rules for international students
Illinois State University - A message on legal opposition to ICE rules and President Dietz reacts to rescinding of federal rule
Iowa State University - President message to the community and President Wintersteen statement on response to ICE ruling
Ithaca College - Ithaca College Responds to ICE Policy
James Madison University - University Statement on Student and Exchange Visitor Program Modifications
Johns Hopkins University - Johns Hopkins opposes U.S. policy change affecting international students
Kalamazoo College - K Voices Opposition to New ICE Policy Regarding International Students
Kansas State University - K-State affirms support for international students and scholars and New guidance for international students
Kean University - A Message from Kean University President Lamont Repollet, Ed.D.
Kent State University - A MESSAGE TO THE KENT STATE COMMUNITY REGARDING OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Lake Forest College - International Student Issue
Le Moyne College - Le Moyne Opposes ICE Proposal on International Students
Louisiana State University - Twitter post by President and LSU RT with comment
Loyola Marymount University - Statement posted to Twitter
Loyola University Chicago - Loyola’s Support for International Students and Response to ICE Ruling
Loyola University Maryland - Message from Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J., Loyola’s president: Responding to ICE guidance for international students
Loyola University New Orleans - Update for International Students
Macalaster College - Macalester College Response to ICE Guidance
Marquette University - A message from university leaders in support of international students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT action in response to new ICE rule on online learning
McDaniel College - A Message from President Casey in support of our international students
Metropolitan State University of Denver - MSU Denver’s commitment to international students Email from Janine Davidson, Ph.D., MSU Denver president
Miami University - A Statement in Support of International Students
Michigan State University - Statement on new government guidance regarding international students
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS) - New Government Rules Affecting our International Students
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities - Statement: ICE Rule Modifications Affecting International Students 
Mississippi State University - MSU addresses new federal guidelines for International Students, shares university resources and assistance
Missouri State University - Update for international students at Missouri State
Missouri University of Science & Technology - Statement from Chancellor Dehghani regarding reversal of ICE rule
Mount Holyoke College - Regarding the ICE guidance of July 6, 2020 and Mount Holyoke signs amicus brief 
Nicholls State University - Tweet
New York University - Statement from NYU President Andrew Hamilton on New ICE Policy Regarding International Students
North Carolina A&T State University - Tweet by Chancellor
North Carolina State University - Supporting our International Students
North Hennepin Community College - We Support International Students
Northeastern University - Statement on Twitter and President Aoun Tweet
Northern Arizona University - Statement on Twitter
Northern Illinois University - President's Facebook message to campus community
Northwestern University - Northwestern Responds to ICE Announcement and Northwestern Joins Amicus Brief to Fight New ICE Guidance
Oklahoma State University - A Memo to the OSU International Community
Oregon State University - OSU will strongly support international students following federal ICE guidance
Pasadena City College - Statement issued on Facebook
Penn State University - A message from Penn State President Eric J. Barron and International Students and Remote Learning in Fall 2020: What You Need To Know
Portland State University - PSU statement on ICE policy affecting international students
Princeton University - President Eisgruber: Princeton stands firmly with international students in face of ICE announcement
Purdue University - Twitter thread
Queens University of Charlotte - Statement posted to Facebook
Ramapo College of New Jersey - We Support International Students Everywhere
Regis University - Statement posted to Twitter
Rice University - Tweet by President
Rowan University - Twitter thread
Rutgers University - Rutgers Will Defend and Support Our International Students
Saint Joseph's University -Twitter thread
Saint Louis University - Responding to Regulations Affecting Our International Students
San Diego State University - Message to the campus community
San Francisco State University - San Francisco State University
San Jose State University - SJSU’s Response to Student and Exchange Visitor Program Modifications
Santa Clara University - Twitter thread
Seattle University - DHS Guidance on International Students
Smith College - Supporting Our International Students, July 8, 2020
Southwestern University - Southwestern Statement on Changes to Department of Homeland Security Rules
Spelman College - Message to the campus community
Stanford University - Supporting our international students
State University of New York - SUNY Provost Tod Laursen Statement Supporting NY Attorney General James Lawsuit Against U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Stevens Institute of Technology - Message to the campus community and Second message to the campus community
SUNY Albany - Twitter thread message from the President
SUNY Cortland - SUNY Cortland opposes change that threatens international students
Syracuse University - Impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Policy on International Students
Temple University - Statement on Temple’s commitment to its international students
Texas A&M University - REACTION TO NEW FEDERAL GUIDANCE ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Texas State University - International Student and Scholar Services Operations in Response to COVID-19
Texas Tech University - Temporary Exemption Regarding the Online Study Policy for International Students and Tweet with letter to campus community
The New School - Our response to new ICE rule
The Ohio State University - Statement on federal restrictions on international students
Trinity University - Supporting International Students at Trinity University
Trinity Washington University - The Cruelty Is The Point
Tufts University - Responding to new visa guidelines for international students’ attendance this fall
UCLA - Standing with Our International Students
UNC Greensboro - A Message to our International Students, President Twitter thread
University of Arizona - Immigration Updates for Fall 2020 Semester and UArizona Joins Coalition of 20 Universities in Lawsuit Challenging ICE's Recent Order on International Students
University of Buffalo - In Support of UB's International Students
University of California - UC poised to sue federal government over new visa policy for international students and Tweet
University of California Berkeley - New ICE regulations ‘run counter to our values,’ Berkeley leaders say
University of California, Davis - Message of Support from Provost and Vice Provost and Statement: Homeland Security Guidelines ‘Cruel and Thoughtless’
University of California, Riverside - Provost’s Statement on Recent ICE Announcement for International Students
University of California, San Diego - Twitter thread
University of Central Florida - Taking Steps to Support Our International Students and UCF Global Fall 2020 Update
University of Central Oklahoma - Supporting our International Students University of Chicago - UChicago reaffirms commitment to international students and UChicago to join amicus brief opposing restrictions on international students
University of Colorado Boulder - Twitter thread
University of Colorado Denver - Twitter thread
University of Colorado System - President's and chancellors' statement on ICE ruling
University of Connecticut - Provost message to campus community
University of Dayton - Facebook message to community
University of Delaware - Special Message from the Associate Deputy Provost
University of Denver - Response to changes in student immigration requirements
University of Detroit Mercy - Tweet
University of Florida - Twitter thread
University of Georgia - A message from the Director of Immigration Services
University of Hawaiʻi System - Protecting our UH international students
University of Houston - Tweet by President and 2nd Tweet by President
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - ISSS Follow-Up on July 6 DHS/SEVP Broadcast
University of Illinois System - System statement on legal opposition to new ICE rules
University of Iowa - STATEMENT FROM THE DEAN: RESPONSE TO FALL 2020 SEVP GUIDELINES
University of Kansas - MESSAGE: OUR OPPOSITION TO NEW FEDERAL GUIDANCE ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
University of Maryland - Pines: We’ll Work to Protect International Students and Tweet by President
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Supporting Our International Students
University of Massachusetts System - Statement by UMass President Marty Meehan regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) guidance on international students
University of Miami - University of Miami joins lawsuit opposing deportation of international students
University of Michigan - Statement on Homeland Security policy affecting international students and Department of Homeland Security Announces New Procedures for Fall Term 2020
University of Michigan-Dearborn - Statement Regarding New DHS Guidance Affecting International Students for the Fall 2020 Semester
University of Minnesota - July 7 - Update from the President on ICE guidance
University of Minnesota Duluth - Message from the Office of the President: Update from the President on ICE and other info
University of Missouri - Message to our international community
University of Missouri - Kansas City - Message to campus community
University of Missouri System - Statement from UM System President regarding reversal of ICE rule
University of Montana - Guidance on the ICE Message Regarding Online Instruction
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Tweet by Chancellor
University of Nebraska Omaha - Messages from Chancellor Gold, Student Government Respond to Guidance for International Students
University of Nebraska System - University of Nebraska Joins Amicus Brief Opposing New ICE Guidance for International Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - UNLV Reviewing Updated Guidance for International Students
University of New Hampshire - University offers support to international students
University of New Mexico - New Immigration Rules and Effect on Current UNM International Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Tweet by Chancellor
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Tweet
University of North Texas - Providing guidance and help to our international students – An Official Notice from the President
University of Northern Iowa - Statement posted to Twitter
University of Oklahoma - Message to campus campus community
University of Oregon - In support of our international students
University of Pennsylvania - Statement of support to international students
University of Pittsburgh - Message from Vice Provost for Global Affairs
University of Rhode Island - URI statement on new federal guidance on international students
University of Richmond - Supporting International Students
University of Rochester - University responds to ICE guidance that restricts international students’ fall semester options
University of San Diego - Message to the campus community and second message to campus community
University of San Francisco - Supporting International Students
University of South Carolina - Tweet by President
University of South Florida - A Message to International Students
University of Southern California - University Message Regarding International Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Response to SEVP Guidance and CGE Statement on July 6 Homeland Security Policy on International Students
University of Texas at Arlington - Message to campus community
University of Texas at Austin - Message from Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement on F-1 Immigration Directive and New International Student Guidelines
University of Texas at El Paso - UTEP Statement on Changes to Department of Homeland Security Rules for International Students 
University of Tulsa - Statement on International Student Visas
University of Utah - U statement on Student and Exchange Visitor Program
University of Vermont - A Message of Support for Our International Students
University of Virginia - President and Provost email to international students
University or Washington - Ending flexibility for international students is cruel and oblivious to the reality of the pandemic
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Chancellor Blank statement on new ICE rule
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Chancellor’s Update: ICE Policy for International Students Will Harm Our Campuses
University of Wisconsin-Superior - ICE rule change and international students
Vanderbilt University - Vanderbilt, peer institutions oppose new ICE guidance for international students, will file amicus brief
Virginia Commonwealth University - Twitter thread
Virginia Tech - University assists international students after federal government issues guidelines and Virginia Tech statement in response to Commonwealth of Virginia lawsuit
Wake Forest University - A message from President Hatch
Washington & Jefferson College - Response to July 7 ICE Policy Announcement
Washington State University - In support of our international students
Washington University - Washington University statement on ICE guidance on international students and Our unwavering support for international students
Weber State University - Weber State University joins 180 colleges and universities in litigation opposing ‘international student ban’ and Twitter thread
Western Michigan University - Message to the campus community
West Virginia University - WVU opposes new ICE guidance, underscores commitment to international students and Office of Global Affairs issues important update for F-1 international students and Twitter thread
Western Washington University - Supporting International Students
Wichita State University - Wichita State stands in support of our international students
Worcester State University - A Message of Support for Our International Students
Wright State University - Facebook statement to campus community
Yale University - DHS Policy Regarding International Students and Online Education

Associations
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) - STATEMENT FROM AASCU PRESIDENT MILDRED GARCÍA, ED.D., ON NEW DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PROPOSED POLICY IMPACTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ATTENDING US COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Association of American Universities (AAU) - New ICE Policy on International Students and Online-Only Classes is Cruel, Misguided, AAU President Says and AAU, Associations File Amicus Brief in Support of International Students
Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities (AJCU) - AJCU Statement on ICE Guidance for International Students
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) - APLU Statement on New ICE Policies on International Students
Coalition of Campus Student Ministries - Letter to DHS Acting Secretary Wolf
Comparative & International Education Society (CIES) - CIES STATEMENT ON ICE POLICY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND ONLINE-ONLY INSTRUCTION
EnglishUSA, TESOL International Association, and UCIEP - Joint Statement Opposing ICE Guidance on International English Language Program Students for Fall 2020
NAFSA: Association of International Educators - ICE’s Guidance Limits Decision-Making Authority of Higher Education Leaders
Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges (MACC) - Letter to DHS and ICE & Twitter thread
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) - NACAC OPPOSES ICE MOVE TO LIMIT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT US UNIVERSITIES
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) - Statement from NAICU President Barbara Mistick, D.M. on New Temporary Rule Affecting International Students
Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration - Presidents’ Alliance Condemns Forthcoming ICE Policy That Would Ban International Students Enrolled in Online Courses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce - U.S. Chamber's Donohue on ICE's International Student Policy: It ‘Will Inflict Significant Harm Upon American Colleges and Universities, their Students, the Business Community, and Our Economy’
World Education Services - ICE Decision Requiring International Students to Study In-Person or Be Deported Will Cause Long-Term Harm, Says World Education Services
Educational and Scientific Societies Group - AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WHITE HOUSE, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Multi-Society Statement - on Prevention of Nonimmigrant Students from Taking Online-Only Coursework

Suggested citation:  Comp, D. & Oldford, J. (2020, July 7). Institutional statements on DHS "Broadcast Message: COVID-19 and Fall 2020" barring international students from remaining in the U.S. if they take all courses online. IHEC Blog. https://ihec-djc.blogspot.com/2020/07/institutional-statements-on-dhs.html.