Degree completion data from an Office of Civil Rights survey of over 10,000 colleges show (1) African-American and Latino graduate enrollments were not better in 1988 than in 1982; (2) traditionally African-American colleges enroll significant numbers in math and sciences; and (3) nonresident aliens are substantially overrepresented in sciences…

Describes the process and positive results of restructuring a basic English classroom which contained foreign students, special education students, and students with disciplinary problems. Shows how journal writing and writing workshops helped these students. (PRA)

Although the literature has suggested a variety of helpful ways to deal with international students, academic librarians should become more aware of pronunciation differences, more attuned to meanings, and more tactful and sensitive to differing cultural perspectives. Formal coursework in foreign language and culture is suggested. (EA)

Describes three aspects of the roles of Canadian schools of library and information science in international programs: (1) foreign students in Canadian programs; (2) international collaborative projects by Canadian schools; and (3) projects of individual Canadian faculty. Cooperative projects in the areas of libraries, archives, information…

To counter criticisms that its foreign aid is self-serving, Japan has developed new technical and educational assistance programs for students and trainees from developing nations. However, elements of these programs appear to further domestic economic development and to maintain political relationships with local elites in recipient countries.…

Investigated causes of international students' perception of counselor credibility. White American students (n=48) and Asian Indian (n=48) and South Korean (n=33) international students viewed videotapes consistent with either Asian Indian cultural values or mainstream counseling, then completed Counselor Rating Form. Asian Indians found…

Reviews literature dealing with International Teaching Assistants and provides a rationale for teaching them pronunciation using cognitive-based field-specific methods. An account of the application of such a teaching method to instruct Chinese and Korean chemistry teaching assistants at a North American University is also given. (55 references)…

Two-year colleges enroll twice as many foreign students as a decade ago, as the students seek educational opportunities in the United States that meet their interests and budgets. For many, two-year colleges are a step to a university degree. Data on colleges and universities with the highest foreign-student enrollments and on state enrollments…

Describes the models developed by Broward Community College (Florida), and other two-year colleges, to offer their programs overseas. Also discusses the economic benefits for foreign students to complete half of a four-year degree program in their native country at a branch campus before finishing their education in an American postsecondary…

A survey of United States colleges and universities that enroll the largest numbers of students from Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand, which have experienced currency devaluations and economic uncertainty, found a less than 10% drop in those enrollments, a much lower rate than anticipated. Institutions have taken steps to ease the…

An Australian study compared the value systems of business students from primarily Western and Asian backgrounds. Their diverse conceptions of integrity, honesty, fairness, and other values should be considered in teaching business ethics. (SK)

The needs of international students on American campuses differ from their American counterparts. This exploratory qualitative study provides insight into the unique vocational situation of this population. A focus group of 28 international students discussed 15 open-ended questions. Results identifying areas of vocational need are presented and…

Aggressive marketing of professional courses by Australian higher education institutions has led to increased foreign student populations. A hypothetical case is presented in which a course marketed to and attracting a specific population was found to be inappropriate, taking into consideration contextual and cultural issues. Viewed from this…

A study of the nonparticipation of 302 non-English-speaking students in higher education in New Zealand identified the following reasons: shyness, sensitivity, and problems with the language of others as well as those related to vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and general expression and organization. Ways to address attitudinal problems were…

The experience of overseas students on study programs in a higher educational setting in the United Kingdom is explored to identify from the perspective of the individual how/why the self might be affected during this "transitional" period. Adjustment to the host culture, language, affective, and situational factors are considered.…