Archive for April, 2010
April 28, 2010
Folks in West Texas are well known in the United States for their “Southern hospitality” – a characteristic that most ELI 360’s international students’ have experienced firsthand in Abilene. This past Friday, the members of Hardin-Simmons University’s International Student Fellowship (ISF) were given the opportunity to taste just how pervasive this attitude of friendliness truly was on their very own campus when they were invited over to dinner by the new President of HSU, Dr. Lanny Hall.
Topics: Dr. Lanny Hall, Hardin-Simmons University, International Student Fellowship, Roshan Guharajan, Terry Minami
April 28, 2010
In the world of politics and policy making, the Obama administration has caught on that the internationalization of American higher education is indeed inevitable. In fact, the internationalization of education has become so crucial that it has begun to trickle down into the secondary and lower education in the United States
Topics: Association of International Education Administrators, college, elementary education, Globalization, Malaysia, Martha J. Kanter, Obama, secondary education
April 24, 2010
“Because of the smaller class size and mentoring from professors I’ve had exceptional opportunities.”
April 22, 2010
“The internationalization of American higher education is both inevitable and important, but progress requires vision and leadership”. – Nancy L. Zimpher.
The 2009-10 Officers of Abilene Christian Universities' International Student Association.
University-bound students today find themselves in a world much different from the one that their parents experienced twenty or thirty years ago. …read more
Topics: American Universities, Eli 360, Erik Presley, Globalization, Internationalization, Steven Gist, The Chronicle of Higher Education
April 14, 2010
One country seeking to emulate the traditional higher education powerhouses is India. Traditionally, the task of educating India’s youth has long been that of the federal government. However, in recent years, the private sector has realized the shortcomings of a federal education system, particularly on the university level. In view of this, a crop of exceptional and accomplished Indian businessmen has risen to the task of increasing the opportunities for and quality of education in India
Topics: Eli 360, India. NIIT, Liberal Arts, university
April 12, 2010
Each year, all of our partner universities choose a distinguished alumus or alumna to honor. This year, Dr. Paul Kyo Jhin was the recipient of Lipscomb’s Outstanding Alumni Award. I’ve been following our partner universities’ awards this year, and this one, in particular, caught my attention. I think this is due to the fact that Dr. Jhin has dedicated his life to serving young people both nationally and internationally. This is seen most clearly in his work in organizations such as the Peace Corps, District of Columbia Public School System and the United Nations. Please take time to follow the links below and read both of Lipscomb’s news releases about this inspiring individual.
Dr. Paul Jhin leads United Nations initiative to improve educational opportunities
Jhin named 2010 Alumnus of the Year
Topics: character, distinguished alumni, international service, leadership, lipscomb university, United Nations
