FAQs

The areas of expertise provided by the CIS affiliated consultant network are:

• Appraisal and Professional Development
• Business Management
• Curriculum Design and Delivery
• Data Protection and Cybersecurity
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Identification and Application of Technology
• Independent University Counselling
• Intercultural Competence
• Intercultural Learning
• Leadership Training and School Governance
• Learning Support
• Marketing and Communications Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Student Wellbeing: Protection, Safety, & Security

The consulting areas were determined directly from feedback provided by CIS members. Members identified these high priority areas citing their intention to hire external assistance to help meet their objectives.

• CIS provides a list of CIS affiliated consultants who have expertise in specific areas and experience in those areas
• Schools review the list of consultants and counsellors including biographical details and areas of expertise to identify the individuals they would like to contact
• Schools contact, select, agree upon availability, service fees and contract with the individuals directly. CIS does not become involved after making initial referrals

Affiliated consultants are recommended by colleagues in international education, and subsequently invited to submit a formal application to become CIS affiliated consultants. Selection was based on various criteria, including:

Each individual applying for membership must meet the following criteria:

• Areas of expertise match identified areas of need
• At least two years of current, relevant consulting experience
• Positive recommendations from CIS members
• A clear criminal record check from each country that an individual has lived or worked in for more the past 10 years
• All members are required to follow the CIS Code of Ethics for Affiliated Consultants