Internationalization at UVa

2020 Commission report on UVa internationalization efforts.

The Bologna Process

The Bologna Process is a European reform process aiming at establishing a European Higher Education Area by 2010. It is an unusual process in that it is loosely structured and driven by the 40 countries participating in it in cooperation with a number of international organisations, including the Council of Europe.

General Agreement on Trade in Services

For those of you who just can't read enough about GATS, here's some updated information. I found the "U.S. Update on GATS" to be the most enlightening.

Globalization and the University

This article by Philip G. Altbach from the NEA 2005 Almanac of Higher Education offers a "big picture" consideration of globalization in higher education.

Technology and Internationalization

Technology is one of the four topics considered by the student panel. This ACE report recognizes institutions that are using technology as a tool for internationalization.

Electronic versions from binder articles

Many thanks to Chris for gathering these electronic links to the articles in our "Globalization and Higher Ed" binders.
A Call To Leadership
The Brave New World of Higher Ed
Report of the 2020 Commission
Automobiles, Bananas, Courses, Degrees
Globalization, Development and Democracy
Mastering Globalization

Executive Summary: Status of Internationalization in U.S.

In 2000, ACE conducted a series of surveys, funded by the Ford Foundation, to examine the status of internationalization in U.S. postsecondary education. A full report of findings is available for purchase. An executive summary is available free of charge.

Where in the world is Education City?

The Qatar Foundation is building Education City with the assistance of several American university partners. A May 18 Inside Higher Ed posting showcases the lastest developments.

ACE brief on GATS and Higher Ed.

This [not-so] brief discussion of higher education and the General Agreement on Trade in Service (GATS) presents an overview of GATS and implications for higher education. Trade in higher education services has grown over the last few years into a global market estimated at $30 billion in 1999. The United States earned an estimated $8.5 billion from this trade in 1997, making it the country's fifth largest service export.