Areas of Research

Campus Practice for Internationalization

CII's research in this area is informed by our ongoing work with universities and colleges. Topics include institutional strategy for internationalization, internationalizing the curriculum, and assessing learning outcomes. Publications in this area include:

• NEW! Guide to Internationalization for Chief Academic Officers (2008)
• At Home in the World: Bridging the Gap Between Internationalization and Multicultural Education (2007)
• A Handbook for Advancing Comprehensive Internationalization: What Institutions Can Do and What Students Should Learn (2006)
• Where Faculty Live: Internationalizing the Disciplines (2006)
• Building a Strategic Framework for Comprehensive Internationalization (2005)

Internationalization in the U.S.

As part of CII's research agenda, we report on the state of internationalization in the United States. Publications in this area include:

• Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses: 2008 Edition
• College-Bound Students' Interests in Study Abroad and other International Learning Activities (2008) (Free PDF download)
• Internationalization in U.S. Higher Education: The Student Perspective (2005) (Free PDF download)
• Measuring Internationalization Set of Four Publication (2005)—this set of publications measures internationalization at liberal arts colleges, comprehensive universities, community colleges and research universities.

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U.S. Higher Education in a Global Context

These publications explore the issues leaders face in developing programs and linkages in an increasingly globalized world. Publications in this area include:

• NEW! On the Ground Overseas: U.S. Degree Programs and Branch Campuses Abroad (2008)
• International Partnerships: Guidelines for Colleges and Universities (2008)
• Apples and Oranges in a Flat World: A Layperson's Guide to International Comparisons of Postsecondary Education (2007)
• Venturing Abroad: Delivering U.S. Degrees Through Overseas Branch Campuses and Programs (2007)
• A Brief Guide to U.S. Higher Education (2007 Edition)
• Students on the Move: The Future of International Students in the United States (2006)
• Cooperating to Compete: A Campus Leaders' Guide to Developing Curricular Partnerships and Joint Programs (2004)

Find all publications from the Center for International Initiatives.

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This page last updated on: 11/14/2008