Preparing Global Managers and Consultants: A Justification and Framework for International Exchange Programs in Higher Education

2013 ◽  
pp. 127-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Monnot ◽  
Thad Barnowe ◽  
Gregory Youtz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Exchange ◽  
Exchange Programs

scholarly journals European Union Higher Education and Science Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-57
Author(s):  
E. Kharitonova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Research Area ◽  
International Exchange ◽  
Scientific Cooperation ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Executive Agencies ◽  
The Impact

The author looks at the impact of the COVID-19 crises on the European higher education and scientific cooperation programs. During the pandemic the national governments announced strict lockdowns and other protective measures. Free movement across borders was hampered, university campuses mostly closed and many activities put on hold. In these circumstances participants of international exchange programs became particularly vulnerable: some were unable to move to their destination university or institution, others were experiencing difficulties returning to their home countries. Numerous logistical, administrative, health-related and other problems made the situation difficult for the students, professors and researchers, as well and for the staff responsible for the implementation of such programs. In response to this situation, the European Commission and its executive agencies issued guidelines for the participants, extended project deadlines and made other arrangements. At the same time, additional resources were channeled to digital education initiatives and to supporting research aimed at overcoming the pandemic, including diagnostics, treatment and prevention of COVID-19 and other related research fields. In the new program cycle the budget for the EU education and scientific cooperation programs, such as Horizon and Erasmus have been significantly increased and linked to the post-crisis recovery package. A new impulse has been given to the European education area and European research area. The author argues that despite serious problems caused by the pandemic itself and the lockdowns, the crisis became an additional factor for extending higher education and research programs and deepening integration efforts in these areas.

THE ROLE OF STUDENT SELF-GOVERNMENT IN SOLVING THE LIFE-PROBLEMS OF YOUTH

2018 ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Alla Marushkеvyсh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
International Student ◽  
International Exchange ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Social Pedagogy ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Close Cooperation

The article focuses on the importance of supporting the authorities of student self-government in higher education institutions. Peculiarities of the experience of modern youth in the organization of their life and provision at the legislative level of a wide range of rights and responsibilities have been defined; the content of modern scholars' interpretation of the concept of "student self-government" has been revealed, in particular, presented in state documents, an explanatory dictionary of the Ukrainian language, a dictionary on social pedagogy, articles of individual scholars; the importance of student self-government for the development of communication and the emergence of necessary relationships of young people from different groups, departments, faculties, institutes, etc. has been proved, and the development of their abilities, opportunities, the formation of professional and socially significant properties has been defined. Its main principles (interconnection of functions, powers, rights, opportunities, voluntary and elective, initiative, amateur action, creativity, transparency and relevance of the decisions made, etc.) and directions of provision (research, cultural-mass, sports and health, informational etc.) have been distinguished. It is stated that student self-government authorities are an integral part of the management of a modern institution of higher education; it is noted that it is impossible to solve any questions regarding students without the participation of representatives of student self-government authorities. It is envisaged that student self-government authorities should direct young people to participate in international student conferences, international exchange programs, involve activists in projects, exchange information, resources, implement partnership projects, etc., which will enable students to learn how to apply positive practices of student collectives. It is stressed that the relationships between teachers and students should be built on the basis of close cooperation and mutual trust and responsibility.

scholarly journals Study on Adjustment Problems of International Students Studying in Universities of The People’s Republic of China: A Comparison of Student and Faculty/Staff Perceptions

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalsoom BeBe Sumra
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Education ◽  
Cultural Exchange ◽  
Government Support ◽  
International Exchange ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Higher Education In China ◽  
Education In China ◽  
Foreign Universities

China is advancing rapidly and moving towards the path of rich diplomatic relations and cultural exchange programs. With her attempts to internationalize education system, China is inviting good flocks of international students to spread cultural delicacy to all worlds. To some extent, China is successful winning the recognition by developing countries in Asia and Africa while having more and more cultural exchange programs. International education has become important component of universities in China and the value is improved through government support. Universities in China are giving more importance to academic exchange and cooperation with foreign universities. The world ranked universities in China are important that are hosting more flock of international students and have signed agreements with more international universities and promoting international exchange in higher education. It is good for students to study in foreign universities in order to get more exposure and experiences. The purpose of this study was to examine problems of international students in China and to know the perception of faculty/staff attached with students to compare problems in Higher Education in China. The methodology used in this study was quantitative and qualitative to show problems and experiences of international students in academics, culture and social educational environment in China and comparison of faculty/staff perception to know the extent of understanding in education in China for international students. The findings of this paper proved that social and cultural problems were more prominent noted in problems in Higher Education in China in cultural, social and academic contexts. The policy recommendations were made to improve Educational understanding for International Students in China for policy makers and faculty/staff as well.

Interdiscursivity and Promotional Discourse: A Corpus-Assisted Genre Analysis of About Us Texts on Chinese University Websites

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 397-416
Author(s):  
Tao Xiong ◽  
Qiuna Li
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
International Exchange ◽  
Rhetorical Strategies ◽  
University Websites ◽  
Amount Of Information ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
The University ◽  
Promotional Discourse

Abstract The debate on the marketization of discourse in higher education has sparked and sustained interest among researchers in discourse and education studies across a diversity of contexts. While most research in this line has focused on marketized discourses such as advertisements, little attention has been paid to promotional discourse in public institutions such as the About us texts on Chinese university websites. The goal of the present study is twofold: first, to describe the generic features of the university About us texts in China; and second, to analyze how promotional discourse is interdiscursively incorporated in the discourse by referring to the broader socio-political context. Findings have indicated five main moves: giving an overview, stressing historical status, displaying strengths, pledging political and ideological allegiance, and communicating goals and visions. Move 3, displaying strengths, has the greatest amount of information and can be further divided into six sub-moves which presents information on campus facilities, faculty team, talent cultivation, disciplinary fields construction, academic research, and international exchange. The main linguistic and rhetorical strategies used in these moves are analyzed and discussed.

scholarly journals ACADEMIC MOBILITY AS THE SOURCE OF SCIENTIFIC-EDUCATIONAL COOPERATION

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 174-181
Author(s):  
Gulnar Asanova ◽  
Kussaiyn Ryssaldy
Keyword(s):  
Academic Staff ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
International Exchange ◽  
International Programs ◽  
Academic Mobility ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
World Languages ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Study Results

The given article states out the essence of international exchange programs, benefits and drawbacks, solutions to be taken to make the exchange programs more effective and acceptable for everybody on the experiences of Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages’ students, academic staff. There were 55 participants who took part in questionnaire, 20 students on the specialties of bachelor’s degree, 10 former students who gained master’s degree in other countries, 10 PhD doctoral degree students, and 15 academic stuff members. In the form of questionnaire, we collected and analyzed the participants’ answers to clarify the importance of the academic mobility and suggested the ways to improve the international programs. The study results showed that there are many pros of the international exchange programs than cons; otherwise there are things to be ameliorated. We concluded that the role of the international exchange programs is great, they do not only satisfy the needs of one country or nation, but the other needs. It is a two-way and complex process in scientific-educational system.

Describing Undergraduate Students' Intercultural Learning through Study Abroad in Terms of Their ‘Cultural Responsiveness'

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Susan Oguro ◽  
Angela Giovanangeli
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Cultural Responsiveness ◽  
International Exchange ◽  
Intercultural Learning ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Exchange Program

Although student international exchange programs commonly claim to facilitate participants' intercultural competence, questions remain as to how this competence might be adequately and validly assessed. In this article, the notion of Cultural Responsiveness is used to assist in interpreting and categorizing students' experiences and intercultural learning through study abroad programs. Data on the Australian undergraduate student participants' unique backgrounds, experiences and perceptions was collected after they had completed an exchange program in Switzerland or France. Using the Cultural Responsiveness categorization developed through this study, three parameters of students' intercultural experiences emerged: Awareness, Engagement and Bringing Knowledge Home. Using these three parameters, this article proposes that the notion of Cultural Responsiveness provides a useful method for identification of students' responses to the experiences of study abroad programs.

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