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By Elizabeth Redden, Inside Higher Ed “Elitist, frivolous, escapist.” “Divisive, political, provincial.” Such are some common perceptions of college officials involved in internationalization (see the former colorful set of adjectives) and multicultural education (see the latter) — perceptions that are among the challenges to cooperation between the two fields, as outlined during an American Council …
By KARIN FISCHER and BETH MCMURTRIE, The Chronicle of Higher Education Washington– More than 9,000 participants from 110 countries gathered here to talk about the future of international education as the 60th annual meeting of Nafsa: Association of International Educators kicked off this week. The conference, which runs through Friday, will examine some of the …
By Kellee Edmonds, for the American Council on Education Washington, DC (May 22, 2008)—Despite ongoing efforts to broaden global knowledge and understanding, an analysis by the Center for International Initiatives at the American Council on Education (ACE) finds that internationalization is not a high priority on most college campuses. Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses: 2008 …
By Tom Still, Wisconsin Technology Council MADISON – In his book on the plight of the Midwest in the global economy, Richard Longworth of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs laments that Wisconsin and its neighbors worry too much about what’s happening just across the border when the real competition is half a world away. …
The World Trade Center Wisconsin presents an executive briefing on entering the global marketplace, focusing on building a solid foundation for international success. This interactive briefing will be presented by local practitioners in key areas of international business. For more details, including an agenda and registration information, please click here. Date: 6/5/2008 Time: 7:30 a.m. …
by Doug Lederman for Inside Higher Ed In many countries, as in the United States, demand for higher education is growing fast, sometimes outstripping the ability of traditional colleges — which, in many countries, means government-run institutions — to fulfill the need. The extent to which private institutions, be they for-profit or nonprofit, are the …
Ka Ho Mok Associate Dean and Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences University of Hong Kong Gerry Postiglione Professor and Head, Policy, Administration, and Social Sciences University of Hong Kong 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street This program is free and open to the public Coffee and light refreshments will be …
From UW–Madison Communications When Ryosuke Shibuya came to Madison in 2002, he had more of an adjustment to make than the average freshmen. Arriving from his home country of Japan, Shibuya did not speak any English. Six years later, he’s graduating with a degree in history. Shibuya says his first year was spent solely taking …
By Jenny Price, UW–Madison Communications Moji Olaniyan pulls a plush tortoise puppet onto her hand, asking an audience of eager third-grade students for their help in telling a story about how the animal cracked his shell (answer: because he was too greedy). “How did the birds feel when the tortoise ate all the food?” Olaniyan …
UNESCO Portal on Higher Education via Global Higher Ed. This portal offers access to on-line information on higher education institutions recognized or otherwise sanctioned by competent authorities in participating countries. Users are encouraged to consult several sources of information before making important decisions regarding matters such as the choice of an institution, course of study …