but I stumbled upon this post by MU Professor Peter Klein.
It's very interesting to compare the actions of the US with those taken in Ireland, Germany, France, and China - to name a few countries. 
Friday, January 29, 2010
Bailouts Around the World - An Infograph
This is not directly related to international academic programs -
but I stumbled upon this post by MU Professor Peter Klein.
It's very interesting to compare the actions of the US with those taken in Ireland, Germany, France, and China - to name a few countries.
but I stumbled upon this post by MU Professor Peter Klein.
It's very interesting to compare the actions of the US with those taken in Ireland, Germany, France, and China - to name a few countries.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Fahrenheit 2010 - A Film about the World Cup in South Africa
Next week (Feb. 4-7) marks the 3rd annual Africa World Documentary Film Festival in St Louis, Missouri. One of the films I really look forward to is Fahrenheit 2010. This film takes a hard look at the complex effects the World Cup competition is having on the people of South Africa.
If you follow the World Cup, or if you want to learn about South Africa, this film is for you.
If you follow the World Cup, or if you want to learn about South Africa, this film is for you.
More Chinese Students in the US...
A recent survey of 6,000 middle school students in China's major cities finds a growing proportion of students want to pursue higher education abroad.
By a wide margin, the US remains the preferred destination.
For more information, see this brief summary.
By a wide margin, the US remains the preferred destination.
For more information, see this brief summary.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
When Awake, Young People are Online
Last week I saw this report in the New York Times.
The article focuses on an extensive new study sponsored by the Kaiser Foundation -- that shows young people (ages 8-18) spend nearly 8 hours a day with online media entertainment. Since they often manage multiple media at once, they cram in, on average, over 10 hours of media content per day.
We need to wrestle with these findings as we engage and support students learning across borders.
The article focuses on an extensive new study sponsored by the Kaiser Foundation -- that shows young people (ages 8-18) spend nearly 8 hours a day with online media entertainment. Since they often manage multiple media at once, they cram in, on average, over 10 hours of media content per day.
We need to wrestle with these findings as we engage and support students learning across borders.
Monday, January 25, 2010
More on University Full Costing
In a recent post, I noted that the European University Association is leading an effort to assist universities in assessing and managing the full costs of proposed collaborations in research, instruction, economic development, etc.
I invest a good portion of my time each day consulting with MU academic units that are pursuing new international initiatives. Sometimes these proposals offer very enticing financial incentives to the academic units -- but they carry indirect or unanticipated costs to the university that add to our fiscal stress.
I'm convinced that with full-costing, we can make agreements that work better for all parties involved.
For more background on the EUA project, see this article.
I invest a good portion of my time each day consulting with MU academic units that are pursuing new international initiatives. Sometimes these proposals offer very enticing financial incentives to the academic units -- but they carry indirect or unanticipated costs to the university that add to our fiscal stress.
I'm convinced that with full-costing, we can make agreements that work better for all parties involved.
For more background on the EUA project, see this article.
Fees and Foreign Students: National Comparisons
On the HEDDA Blog*, I saw this report by the University World News.
*HEDDA (Higher Education Development Assn)
*HEDDA (Higher Education Development Assn)
Friday, January 22, 2010
Motivations of UK Students Studying Abroad
On Beerken's Blog today, I noticed this study - that reports on the motivations and experiences of UK students enrolled at universities in Ireland, Australia, the US and around the world.
This is sound research - with interesting findings. It would be interesting to adapt the methods to learn more about why students at MU choose to study abroad.
This is sound research - with interesting findings. It would be interesting to adapt the methods to learn more about why students at MU choose to study abroad.
Monday, January 18, 2010
International Students as a source of revenue...
At a time of fiscal crisis, universities around the world are tempted to view international students as (tuition) revenue streams.
As we assess our particular niches in this highly competitive environment, I recommend this piece on GlobalHigerEd. Follow the links. It's worth the time.
If time permits, check out this event planned by the ACA - to provide the support services international students need and want.
As we assess our particular niches in this highly competitive environment, I recommend this piece on GlobalHigerEd. Follow the links. It's worth the time.
If time permits, check out this event planned by the ACA - to provide the support services international students need and want.
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