Vietabroader Conference, first launched in 2005, has been one of the most indispensable educational events in promoting higher education in the United States among Vietnamese students. Not only will high school students be provided with information regarding college applications, they will also benefit from a high level of interaction with current college students in the US during the conference's college … Continue reading VietAbroader Study Abroad Conference 2010
Author: Mark A. Ashwill
“Vietnam, the Country”
During a recent trip to the U.S., which took me to five (5) states in the East, South and Midwest, and in which I logged over 11,000 miles (18,000+ kilometers), I had the opportunity to speak to students, faculty and staff at Mississippi State University (MSU) about Vietnam, the country. By way of introduction, I spent some time talking … Continue reading “Vietnam, the Country”
Trends in Global Higher Education: Tracking an Academic Revolution
Authors: Philip G. Altbach, Liz Reisberg and Laura E. Rumbley Excerpted from the Executive Summary: An academic revolution has taken place in higher education in the past half century marked by transformations unprecedented in scope and diversity. Comprehending this ongoing and dynamic process while being in the midst of it is not an easy task. … Continue reading Trends in Global Higher Education: Tracking an Academic Revolution
NAFSA 2010: The Intercultural Competence/Global Citizenship Nexus: What International Educators Should Know
As it turned out, this session was well-attended in spite of the early hour and the stormy weather. That probably had something to do with the topic and my distinguished colleagues. Presentations and notes are available at gs029.wordpress.com. Title: GS029: The Intercultural Competence/Global Citizenship Nexus: What International Educators Should Know Begin Time: Wednesday, 6/2 - 8:00 AM Audience: … Continue reading NAFSA 2010: The Intercultural Competence/Global Citizenship Nexus: What International Educators Should Know
“Consumers driving Vietnam into ‘golden age'”
Vietnam's major exports include its famed coffee beans and minor ones like tea, but from scooter maker Piaggio to prominent local businessmen, investors are making their biggest bets on the Vietnamese consumer. At the heart of this gamble is a demographic shift in Vietnam that could mirror the economic transformation of mid-sized countries such as … Continue reading “Consumers driving Vietnam into ‘golden age'”
Laureate Education lures Clinton as ‘honorary chancellor’
Laureate Education Inc., a Baltimore-based for-profit higher education company, said Monday (April 26) that it scored former President Bill Clinton as its "honorary chancellor" – a high-profile position that's expected to raise the company's profile abroad. The company, which owns a global network of more than 50 campus-based and online institutions in 21 countries, tapped Clinton … Continue reading Laureate Education lures Clinton as ‘honorary chancellor’
“Graduation rate at high schools tops 80% target”
VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 83 per cent of people between the age of 18 and 21 in HCM City completed the 12th grade last year, which exceeded the target set by the city’s People’s Committee by 8 per cent, according to the city’s Department of Education and Training. Huynh Cong Minh, director of the education … Continue reading “Graduation rate at high schools tops 80% target”
“Agent Provocateur” – The Growing Pains of Agency-Based International Student Recruitment in the U.S.
At a Hunan restaurant in Flushing, Queens, members of the newly formed Chinese Returnees International (CRI) suck on spicy spare ribs and quaff green tea. They've come for camaraderie and conversation--but they also have loftier goals. "Our primary concern is to make an easier road for overseas Chinese students who want to go back to … Continue reading “Agent Provocateur” – The Growing Pains of Agency-Based International Student Recruitment in the U.S.
New Dissertation: An Analysis of the Community College Concept in the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
If you have an interest in Vietnamese community colleges, a fairly recent phenomenon in Vietnam's postsecondary education system, you'll want to get a copy of a new Ph.D. dissertation entitled An Analysis of the Community College Concept in the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam by Cindy Epperson. Dr. Epperson is Professor of Sociology and Global Studies/International Partnerships Coordinator at St. … Continue reading New Dissertation: An Analysis of the Community College Concept in the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
“Employers give university graduates an ‘F’ in life”
According to a survey conducted by the Vietnam Institute for Educational Research, up to 83 percent of university graduates are considered by employers to be lacking “life skills”. Hard to define ‘soft skills’ – decision-making, working in teams, and time management – are major determining factors in the success of people. And university graduates seem … Continue reading “Employers give university graduates an ‘F’ in life”
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