International Educator - January/February 2013

 

International Educator (IE) is the flagship bimonthly magazine of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. IE maintains the highest standards of intellectual quality, editorial excellence, and design to service its readers who are working worldwide to advance international education and exchange.

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Cover Story

IE January/February 2013

After the Curtain Fell

By Susan Ladika
In the more than 20 years since the fall of Europe’s communist regimes, much has changed in higher education in Eastern and Central Europe.

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Features

IE January/February 2013

Intimate Proximity: The Human Face of Genocide

By Dana Wilke
Colleges and universities are using myriad means to help students truly understand the impact of genocides across the globe.

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University of Michigan: Global Giant

By Christopher Connell
The university stamps Its block letter “M” on Far Corners of the World

Departments and Columns

In Focus

Laughter
By Leah Buretta

Special Section: Japan

Shake Up
By Christopher Connell
After the March 2011 disaster, Japan and its universities are reevaluating and increasing their pursuit of international students.

Reversing Course
By Charlotte West
Japanese students have been studying abroad less in recent years. The government aims to change that.

From the Editors

Knowledge Plus Action Equals Power
By Elaina Loveland

Frontlines

Being an Effective Advocate on Campus for Immigration Reform
By Ellen H. Badger

In Brief

  • International Students Contribute Nearly $22 Billion to U.S. Economy
  • United Nations Launches Education First Initiative
  • Exploring New Markets for International Students
  • NAFSA’s Volunteer Leaders Take Office
  • Recommendations to DHS for Supporting International Education
  • Kenyan University to Open Campus near Refugee Camp
  • MasterCard Establishes Scholars Program for African Students
  • Donation to Alma Mater Supports Internationalization Efforts

Education Abroad

When Faculty Teach Abroad
By Janet Hulstrand

Forum

Regional Globalism and International Higher Education in Asia
By Yenbo Wu