This English-French report is the result of a questionnaire administered in 1976 by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada to obtain information on programs of cooperation between Canadian and foreign institutions. The programs are formal or informal arrangements between one or more Canadian universities, faculties, schools,…

This report focuses on the problems and needs of foreign students in Washington's colleges and universities. A brief historical review, a survey of international student programs in Washington institutions of Higher Education and a survey of international students all supported by tables of statistical data. Recommendations are offered in the area…

The University of Connecticut-Keswich Hall College exchange program is a 7-week experience which offers British and American students and faculty the opportunity to learn first-hand about the education and culture of another country. American students go to England from June 1 until mid-July, while British students come to the United States from…

This document is an English-language abstract (approximately 1,500 words) of an Australian committee report investigating lecturers' salaries in institutions of higher learning. The report classifies two groups of institutions: institutes of technology and single discipline colleges. Lecturing staff should be encouraged to move between institutes…

The Data Bank is an on-going information system that collects and stores data on international programs conducted by U.S. accredited 4-year colleges and universities. Information collected is coded and stored on punch cards and processed by computer. Each program is coded in 2 ways. Data cards are prepared that contain quantitative information…

Study abroad programs have, in the last few years, expanded to unprecedented proportions with over half of the American liberal arts colleges permitting their students to earn credit overseas. As large as the programs have become, however, relatively few, if any, evaluation procedures have taken place for these programs. This document describes 2…

Limitations of and opportunities for interagency coordination and data sharing among Federal international exchange and training programs are discussed in this article, based on a General Accounting Office (GAO) study. Included are the GAO's recommendations to the International Communication Agency (ICA). (JMD)

The National Student Exchange is a consortium of state-supported colleges and universities which provides students an exchange opportunity for up to one academic year to an institution of higher learning in another area of the United States. Participant surveys demonstrate students broaden their perspectives and widen their horizons. (Author)

Observations and recommendations of the U.S. Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs are offered regarding its tour of six Middle Eastern countries. Focus is on program funding, brain drain, cultural presentations, academic programs, counselling, English instruction, American universities, and mutual exchange. (LBH)

Provides a brief history of China's recent attempts to open its educational system to an international arena of models and ideas. Describes four basic models being used at Shanghai International Studies University. Observes that students had little knowledge of the world beyond the borders of China, but offers praise for their rapid learning. (JDH)

The uncertainty of the tax treatment of faculty accepting a temporary visiting position that becomes indefinite is discussed, and related issues including salary differentials, salary types such as fellowships, traveling and living expenses, home residence considerations, and related tax benefits are outlined. (MSE)

An English/French school exchange program provided opportunities for cooperation between language and humanities faculties. A shopping survey was prepared and French pupils conducted street interviews in England. Ideas for activities resulted from cross-faculty interaction. (DH)

These guidelines are designed to help teachers, school administrators, parents, and students investigate and select foreign excursion programs. The guidelines consist of a series of statements concerning the organization and operation of travel or study programs. (RM)

Two academic consortia have achieved success in sponsoring international programs, which any one of their member institutions would be unlikely to undertake alone. The Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) and the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) programs are described. (MLW)

A number of school systems are using innovative strategies to recruit the teachers they need. (MLF)