The surge with colleges and universities in the U.S. operating overseas campuses continues to increase. For decades, the growing demands of higher education have fueled the interest of institutions across the world to internationalize programs studies currently offered at main campuses. The term internationalization has been used since the 1980 to indicate "process of integrating an international, intercultural, and global dimensions into the purpose, functions (teaching, research, services) and the delivery of post-secondary education" (Knight, 2003 p.2) Institutions must remain competitive and afloat of ‘higher education" trends and practices. Innovative business models and strategic plans must support the “mission” of colleges and universities …show more content…
institutions that are opening campuses abroad are private, although globally most on U.S. schools opening IBC 's tend to be public (Lane & Kinser, 2011a). The American Council on Education model "Comprehension Internationalization" aligns the mission of institutions with globalization initiatives, policies, and programs. Comprehensive internationalization, a concept developed by ACE, is a strategic, coordinated process that seeks to align and integrate policies, programs, and initiatives to positions colleges and universities as more globally oriented and internationally connected institutions (Olson, Green, and Hill 2006). ACE recommends institutions concentrate on six essential areas before exploring opportunities to globalize their respective academic programs: 1. Articulated Institutional Commitment by ensuring institutional mission and key stakeholders promote and support internalization, established "Key Performance Indicators" required for goal setting, and accountability measures, 2. Administrative Structure and Staffing consistency of practices and operations of personnel responsibilities for overseeing and managing internationalized campuses and activities, 3. Curriculum, Co-Curriculum and Learning Outcomes affording universal learning opportunities for students indicating academic courses, research studies and program designs. 4. Faculty Policies and Practices influencing the development of comprehensive curriculums, student learning, cultural awareness, and ongoing training for faculty. 5. Student Mobility promoting domestic and international study aboard programs with efforts to support education and cultural exposure. 6. Collaboration and Partnership creating mechanisms for institution expansion and collaborations strengthening global partnerships "Brian Circulation". Tracking outcomes by way of administering assessments for program planning, and ongoing support of governing
Weighing the contribution international students give and the value it adds to their life by allowing them to work in United States, there is every reason to grant them the right. Under good regulation and monitoring channels it can be a very effective strategy to integrate in all institutions of learning that is of importance to the government, beneficial to individuals and society.
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Every year, more and more International students are coming to the U.S. for pursuing higher education. According to the Open Doors report published annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the number of intern...
The type of education portrayed by the university is influenced by the international community. It gives students the chance to be inspired by different opportunities, like internships and clubs, to enhance the specialization of their degree of study. This makes the student more goal-orientated towards an education that will make them valuable and versatile for whatever job market they walk in to. As stated by the mission statement, this college will strive to, “Pursue opportunities to enhance personal wellness through artistic, athletic, or recreational activities,” and to “develop an infrastructure that makes learning accessible to those on campus and in our community and supports the scholarly activities of the faculty.”
As global citizens, whatever happens to one happens to us all; as such, we should avoid isolating ourselves. Aware of the many paths to choose from in this field, including non-profits and think tanks, I will seek to pursue work for an international organization like United Nations to help it gain more access of knowledge from the most prestige minds in the world. At Tennessee Tech University, my undergraduate program should be described as rewarding and fruitful. Working at the International Education Office at TTU for the past two years has helped me develop the notion of respect for other cultures and traditions more since we receive multinational students and scholars quarterly. Furthermore, many of the international students I have met have become my friends for
Education is an important factor in developing an individual to fit in the various systems of the progressing world. Higher education in the 21st century is important for the success of any society, especially in modern America. It is an asset in the context of the global economy because it develops the workforce and talent that will eventually lead the social, economic, political, and cultural change in a nation and globally. As much as it is important, it faces political, economic, cultural, and social challenges in its establishment. The opportunity to obtain higher education is a privilege to any individual given the national and global challenges that affect this level of education.
The word interculturalism connotes a method of promoting a sensible, relatable interaction and tolerating two different cultures from two different point of view into the same perspectives with no superiority or inferiority but absolute equality. In many of the United States institutions, there is an ongoing issue on lack of diversity between the majority students, minority students, majority faculty and staff and minority faculty and staff. Similarly, Interculturalization is an avenue in enlightening the institution to be culture conscious and tolerance. The combination of international and indigene students, PWI and HBCU, Faculty and staff, Male, Female, Transgender and Gay means being aware of and
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Studying abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a college’s students career. For many colleges, having their students can mean an increase in tuition, higher application rates, and overall better reviews by their students. According to the Indianapolis Business Journal, by Scott Olsen, “The Wall Street Journal reported last month that several small colleges are requiring students to pay full tuition even if the programs cost less, setting caps on the amount of financial aid sent abroad, and limiting how many students can participate”(5). Also, Olsen tells us “In the 2003-2004 school year, 7,208 students from Indiana universities went on study-abroad programs, according to the most recent statistics available from the Institute
IV. The shift in global power has increased the importance for students to understand the world outside the United States and North America in order to be informed. Study abroad opportunities
We cannot stop the phenomenon of globalization due to strong interdependence of our lives on those things which are a product of globalization. It has complicated the process of education but has also created many opportunities for countries to break out of the traditional models of education. The idea of global citizen is seen as a person who can act locally but think globally, is a goal that keeps an eye on maintaining cultural diversity while exposing a country’s citizen to the benefits of globalization. Cultural diversity can be strengthened through globalization by providing means and resources to support cultural groups attempting to make a difference in society while maintaining their distinctive set of values and
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The American higher education system has always been deemed as the best in the world. Statistics consistently show that most Nobel winners received higher education in America and a majority of international students choose America as their dream county to study abroad. The standard of higher education in America is unique and unparalleled in many ways. However, it’s always hard to live up to a great reputation. The system suffers from deficits in many respects.
I always want to be an international student because I believe that learning in different surroundings will offer me a chance to explore the world. In order to become one, I have been preparing myself for this upcoming challenge. Long years of studying and paying most of my attention to school work made me wonder whether it is worthwhile to spend so much time on textbooks and became curious about what it is like to study in another country. In 2011, I seized the opportunity provided by my senior high school and became an exchange student in the U.S. . I didn’t fit in perfectly in the beginning, but throughout my exchange year, I had learned to adapt m...