Measuring Institutional Internationalization at U.S. Community Colleges

Measuring Institutional Internationalization at U.S. Community Colleges
Author: Shawn James Woodin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2014
Genre:
ISBN:

The panelists also provided statements describing how variables could be quantitatively represented. The second round instrument presented panelists with indicators asking the experts to rate their level agreement with each metric. When panelists did not reach consensus on indicators, in the subsequent round they reconsidered their original ratings in context of the group means and the group standard deviations for those items. The study required 80% or more of the panel to agree on metrics for inclusion in the final set. The study resulted in 29 variables, detailed by 79 indicators representing the institutional categories of leadership and policy, organizational resources, curricular, professional development, and co-curricular programming. While results focus on international education and programming, one theme throughout the indicators underscores the colleges' traditional ongoing and deep ties to their local communities.

Comprehensive Internationalization

Comprehensive Internationalization
Author: John K. Hudzik
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2014-11-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317676726

This book is a timely insight into the internationalization of higher education institutions. The internationalization of higher education is a global phenomenon, but with substantial variation in how it is made operational in individual institutions. Comprehensive Internationalization focuses on desirable practices in institutions and their actual approaches to implement a more integrated, strategic, or comprehensive global engagement across their core missions: teaching, research, and service. Part I of the book investigates a wide range of issues governing the internationalization of institutions: Outlining the origins, meaning and evolution toward more strategic and comprehensive forms of internationalization; building an understanding of the meanings of comprehensive internationalization, as well as common aspirations, when linked to different types of institutions; understanding the rationales and motivations for internationalization and intended results; creating an institutional vision and culture to support comprehensive internationalization; and implementing key strategies for successful internationalization in terms of practical actions and programs and results, including identifying and ameliorating barriers, engaging organizational change, assessing outcomes, and obtaining resources. Part II of the book offers case stories from institutions across the globe which describe varying pathways toward more comprehensive internationalization. Institutions were chosen to reflect the diversity of higher education and approaches to internationalization. An analysis of the cases uncovers similarities and differences, as well as common lessons to be learned. With contributions from mainland Europe, Australia, the USA, the UK, Latin America, Singapore and South Africa, the global application of the book is unparalleled. Comprehensive Internationalization will be of vital interest to a wide variety of higher education institutional leaders and managers as they address the problems and solutions for institutional internationalization available to them in a rapidly changing educational world and a 21st Century global environment.

Internationalization in U.S. Higher Education

Internationalization in U.S. Higher Education
Author: Madeleine F. Green
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2005
Genre: College students
ISBN:

This study reports on the state of international education in the United States, primarily at the undergraduate level. Relying on existing data that is at times lacking and/or contradictory, the picture that emerges suggests that little progress has been made in internationalizing campuses nationwide and that undergraduates do not gain the necessary levels of international understanding, skills, and knowledge to effectively function in an emerging global environment.

International Students at US Community Colleges

International Students at US Community Colleges
Author: Gregory Malveaux
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2021-07-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000417174

This volume documents the experiences of international students and recent international initiatives at US community colleges to better understand how to support and nurture students’ potential. Offering a range of case studies, empirical and conceptual chapters, the collection showcases the unique curricula and diverse opportunities for career development that colleges can offer international students. International Students at US Community Colleges addresses issues of student access, enrolment barriers, college choice, and challenges relating to integration in academic and professional networks. Ultimately, the book unpacks institutional factors which inhibit or promote the success of international students at US community colleges to inform faculty, student affairs, administration, and institutional policy. With international students’ declining enrollment, this book considers the measures being taken by community college officials to bring continued access and equity to international students. Offering insights from a range of international scholars as well as on-the-ground case studies, this text will benefit researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in multicultural education, international and comparative education, and higher education management. Those specifically interested in educational policy and the sociology of education will also benefit from this book.

International Education at Community Colleges

International Education at Community Colleges
Author: Rosalind Latiner Raby
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2016-07-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1137533366

This book brings together distinguished scholars, community college practitioners, and emerging leaders to expand upon existing theories, provide reflection on practice, and demonstrate the dynamic nature of community college internationalization. There is a special challenge for United States community colleges to move from selected international programs that impact a few students to sustainable change that influences the entire college community. A key importance is realization that reform is not based on chance, but on intentional designs that are intended to guide future endeavors. The research, case studies, and experiences of the authors in this book are both inspiring and critical in the quest to encourage an academic shift for long-term change that promotes international literacy as an integral component of the community college and celebrates the needs of the changing local communities.

The Community College in a Global Context

The Community College in a Global Context
Author: Tod Treat
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1118720148

The community college is poised to contribute beyond its own community to across the world. To do so—to advance the work for the betterment of students and communities—it must engage internationally while building capacity. Recognizing the growing importance of educating students in a globalized world, this volume explores the community college in an international context. It addresses global ideals, values, competencies, and understanding in a local context and shows: How individual community colleges have internationalized How models and partnerships can aid progression to comprehensive internationalization How international systems consider adoption and adaptation. The authors point to a crucial vision for the future: Globalization has moved the U.S. community college steadily from international education as an add-on to international education as a choice, and now to international education as a crucial, integrated mission that has drawn increased interest from other nations intent on an educated, skilled citizenry. The community college is no longer about the United States; the community college is for all of us, a world phenomenon. This is the 161st volume of this Jossey-Bass quarterly report series. Essential to presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other leaders in today's open-door institutions, New Directions for Community Colleges provides expert guidance in meeting the challenges of their distinct and expanding educational mission.

Comprehensive Internationalization

Comprehensive Internationalization
Author: Debra-Ann C. Butler (Ph. D.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Community colleges
ISBN:

Community colleges enroll nearly half of the total U.S. undergraduates, have the most diverse student population, and serve as the only contact with postsecondary education for many students. Community colleges have engaged in internationalization efforts for decades. Most rely on study abroad and international students as the only methods to internationalize their campuses. A focus on study abroad is not an effective method to internationalize the campus and provide all students with the global awareness and skills necessary to be successful in today's society.

Comprehensive Internationalization

Comprehensive Internationalization
Author: Debra-Ann C. Butler (Ph. D.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2016
Genre: Community colleges
ISBN:

Community colleges enroll nearly half of the total U.S. undergraduates, have the most diverse student population, and serve as the only contact with postsecondary education for many students. Community colleges have engaged in internationalization efforts for decades. Most rely on study abroad and international students as the only methods to internationalize their campuses. A focus on study abroad is not an effective method to internationalize the campus and provide all students with the global awareness and skills necessary to be successful in today's society.