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Kelley, Joseph E. – 1993
This document reports testimony at a Congressional hearing held to elicit information on international exchange programs. The testimony describes the international exchange and training or cultural programs funded partially or fully by the U.S. Government, using the 1990 report of the U.S. Information Agency (USIA). The information survey included…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Federal Programs, Government Role, Hearings
Nielsen, Norm – 1988
The development of an international education program should be approached by a community college in the same way as any other program, with consideration of the program's impact on the college as a whole. First, the college should examine its reasons for wanting to start an international education program. These may include a desire to expand…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Foreign Students, International Programs, International Trade
Nerad, Maresi – 1983
International involvements at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB), are described. UCB's international activities are not shaped by any official campus plan, but result from the efforts of individual scholars and various campus organizations. Four broad types of internationally-focused activities at UCB are as follows: academic exchange…
Descriptors: Cultural Enrichment, Developing Nations, Enrollment Trends, Graduate Study
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Egerton, John – Change, 1980
Programs at Western Kentucky University including undergraduate curricula in Latin-American and Asian studies, technical assistance projects overseas, student and faculty exchange programs, seminars and workshops, and community activities are described. "Friendship teams" (a faculty advisor, four international students, and an American…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Foreign Students, Higher Education, Intercultural Programs
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Il'Chenko, V. – Russian Education and Society, 1993
Contends that there is a growing world market in education that has particular importance for Russia and Europe. Discusses the growing numbers of higher education students who study in other nations. Presents a list of recommendations that provide a foundation for Russia's future participation in international education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Educational Change, Foreign Countries, Government School Relationship
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Hatton, Michael J. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1995
Discusses the objectives of internationalizing the community college, reviewing such activities as curriculum development, visiting faculty, study abroad, recruiting foreign students, and providing technical assistance. Describes the technical assistance efforts of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges and the Canadian College Partnership…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Goldstone, Jennifer, Ed.; Gibbs, Darlene, Ed. – 1995
This directory describes international cooperation programs at 66 Canadian colleges and universities. Listed alphabetically, each institution briefly summarizes its international initiatives, provides information on the history and administrative structure of the international activities, includes a list of programs, and provides contact…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, Higher Education, Institutional Cooperation
Cope, John A. – 1995
This report presents results of a study team's analysis of the extent to which International Military Education and Training (IMET) serves U.S. interests. It describes whether IMET has done the following: (1) facilitated access to senior military and political leaders and promoted communication between the United States and recipient countries;…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Foreign Students
Yarrington, Roger, Ed. – 1978
Papers in this document provide a perspective on the views of two-year college educators and other educational leaders on the relevance and place of international education now and in the future. Edmund J. Gleazer, Jr., discusses the community college's role in international education and outlines the policy of the American Association of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cultural Exchange, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment
Michie, Allan A. – 1968
Facts and figures about international involvement lead to a discussion of international education which concentrates on: (1) schools, (2) teacher education, (3) study abroad programs, and (4) foreign students in the United States. The conditions which allow for the organization of such programs are examined. Funding programs are noted in a section…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Educational Programs, Federal Aid, Financial Support
Burn, Barbara B. – 1980
The study has two purposes: (1) to review the current status of international education in higher education in the United States, and (2) to indicate current and future needs in the field. International education is defined broadly to encompass area studies, international relations, and comparative, transnational, and global studies. Separate…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Federal Government, Federal Legislation, Foreign Students
McAllister, Ian – 1996
Asking the question, "What might a good university international development project look like?" this book examines a number of university international development projects, encompassing foreign student intakes, student exchange programs, faculty research and teaching, extension education, and business and public service advisory…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Extension Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture