Policies and problems in admitting and guiding African students were considered at a conference at Howard University. Whether American universities should take African manpower needs into account in receiving African students was the most strongly debated issue of the conference. A number of steps were proposed for governments and educational…

The status of foreign students is shown to have both legal and social aspects that make definitions of the subset difficult. Their legal status is that of holding a special position in immigrant law which restricts their activities, especially in economic areas. That they are viewed socially as "outsiders" is reflected in the nature of their…

The creation of the Committee of Presidents in 1962 was a significant step toward systematic cooperation among Ontario universities. This cooperation, which has consistently increased, was the response to growing dependence on public funds, and to increased government interest in how funds were spent. The universities have cooperated in…

In order to accumulate data on foreign medical students in the Americas, medical schools of the member countries of the Pan American Health Organization region of the World Health Organization were surveyed to acquire data on their student enrollments by country of origin, sex, and year of study for the 1971-72 academic year. A tabular…

A report on the influx of scientists, engineers, and physicians from abroad is presented to assess recent trends in terms of numbers, occupations, and national backgrounds. Both immigrant and nonimmigrant components are included. Descriptions are made in connection with migration patterns, aliens adjusted to immigrant status, demographic…

Of a questionnaire sent to 1700 Asian students enrolled in the 1970 spring semester at Los angeles City College, 659 (38%) responded. Returns were mostly from those of Japanese or Chinese ancestry who were categorized as (1) foreign-born, (2) native-born, and (3) those from Hawaii. A distinct language barrier between the foreign-born and…

The mass media were analyzed as agents of socialization in a questionnaire study of 80 foreign student couples. Results indicated the availability of mass media to foreign student families was high, but that patterns of usage were related to English proficiency. Native English speakers were more likely to watch television for relaxation while…

The events surrounding the olympiad are discussed, test results are given, and the problems on the test are listed. (MP)

The health education needs of developing nations are different from those of developed nations; therefore, specific assignments in health education programs should be geared to the needs of foreign students planning to return to their home countries upon graduation. (MM)

Describes a model learning center established in a suburban school district near Chicago for bilingual and non-English speaking school students in grades 1-8. (SB)

Examines issues involved in preparing foreign students, who attended American colleges and universities, for the cultural and professional adjustments they will face when they return to their home countries. Reentry challenges are discussed and seminars or workshops are recommended as programs to help prepare foreign students for their return…

The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools was established to identify foreign nurse graduates who would be likely to pass the registered nurse licensing exam and to ensure high quality nursing care for the American public. (JOW)

Explored differences in needs and perceptions between male and female undergraduate international students, using subjects (N=96) who were incoming undergraduate international students. Differences were found in the way female and male students saw themselves with females questioning their self-efficacy and males not questioning. Females were…

Questions how far individual schools can go to initiate intercultural work and deal with foreign students. Evaluates the efforts of an organization (the "Regionale Arbeitsstellen") designed to help foreign students and the intercultural activities of three schools. Concludes that possibilities do exist for schools to promote…

Data are given for the numbers and proportions of foreign students in the 78 U.S. colleges and universities with the largest foreign enrollments, numerical and proportional changes in the last year by field of study, and the number of students coming from each of 65 countries in each state. (MSE)