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Comprehensive Internationalization of Higher Education: A Comparative Study (92968)
Session Chair: Laurence MacDonald
Friday, 13 June 2025 16:45
Session: Session 4
Room: Room 106 (1F)
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
Higher educational institutions (HEIs) in Western countries face considerable challenges such as falling enrolment and interest, while a growing market for HEIs is emerging in developing countries such as India and China. Unfortunately, the current global political climate poses significant challenges to the internationalization efforts of HEIs. This presentation will provide findings of a research project which investigates two comparable liberal arts institutions in the US and Japan utilizing the lens of comprehensive internationalization (Hudzik, 2015). The evaluation model stresses the importance of 1) leadership and governance; 2) teaching and learning; and 3) student and support staff. Data were collected through documentation, site observations and interviews conducted at the two HEIs in 2024. Findings reveal a marked divergence of approaches to internationalization efforts in the US and Japan, reflected most notably in the commitment (or lack thereof) from HEI leadership to pursue international initiatives. The results could signal broader implications as national interest seems to be overwhelming internationalization efforts in some HEI markets.
Authors:
Laurence MacDonald, Soka University, Japan
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Laurence Macdonald is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Soka University in Japan
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