ABOUT: Audrey Faulkner Audrey Faulkner, a global education expert and Ph.D. student, prioritizes global engagement in higher education to foster a stronger international student community. She acknowledges challenges like declining enrollments and measuring impact. She advocates initiatives to create authentic student connections and use of technology, like Terra Dotta's software, to improve processes and accessibility, reduce administrative time, track ROI, improve the student experience, and leave time for strategically proactive activities. In summary, Faulkner highlights global engagement as a top priority for preparing students for success in a globalized world and recommends it as a top priority for higher education.