Overcoming Chaos
By Christopher Connell
The earthquake and monster tsunami in Japan last year brought danger, disorder, and confusion. (508kb
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Degrees of Distinction
By Charlotte West
U.S. undergraduate and graduate students are increasingly looking abroad for programs that offer unique advantages over study at home. (390kb)
The Fruits of Our Labor
By Jenny Holm
"The sweet-tart juice burst onto my tongue and flooded me with gratitude for the opportunity to share this experience." (124kb)
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Features
Overcoming Chaos
By Christopher Connell
The earthquake and monster tsunami in Japan last year brought danger, disorder, and confusion, but the higher education community responded with courage and tenacity.
Degrees of Distinction
By Charlotte West
U.S. undergraduate and graduate students are increasingly looking abroad for full degree programs that offer a variety of unique advantages over study at home.
Macalester College: Developing Socially Responsible Global Citizens and Leaders
Christopher Connell
Emphasizing internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society, Macalester College aims to produce socially responsible global citizens.
Departments and Columns
From the Editors
Ephemeral Beauty
By Elaina Loveland
In Brief
- U.S. Higher Education and International Engagement: Successes and Challenges
- A Look at International Student Recruitment Across Countries
- Green Card Fix Could Ease Family Separations
- Number of Branch Campuses Continues to Grow
- Community College System to Share Best
- Practices with India's Vocational Schools
- In Memoriam: Eugene Chamberlain and August "Jerry" Benson
- How Valuable Are UK Degrees in the United States?
- Book review: Who Goes Where and Why? An Overview and Analysis of Global Educational Mobility
Voices: Pioneering International Partnerships
An interview with University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi
By Elaina Loveland
Foreign Student Affairs
Beyond the Comfort Zone
By Karen Doss Bowman
A View From Out Here
A Different Drummer
By Barry T. Bilderback
In Focus
The Fruits of Our Labor
By Jenny Holm
Intensive Language Supplement
The Language of Business
By Alan Dessoff
Foreign language proficiency is on the rise in global MBA programs.
Launching Pad
By Kim Fernandez
College ESL programs increasingly prepare students for four-year college degrees.