Resources
Though, CER intends to focus on different aspects of education research, presently, it is focused on international education and towards this, wishes to present an archive of information about Internationalization of Higher Education (IHE).
The objective of this archiving of research data related to IHE is to encourage research in the field of IHE by providing in one place all basic information about who are the researchers in IHE, where are they publishing, what kind of books are available and what organizations are working in this field to connect etc.
It may please be noted that it is only an attempt to compile information pertaining to international higher education.
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International scholar Mobility data Click here to download
IHE in COVID-19 times Click here to download
The information is further classified for advanced researchers. The sections below provide links for books, book chapters and journal articles published in each of the different facets of international higher education.
- Internationalization of Higher Education, Politics and International Relations Click here to download resource
The aspects of national imperatives, consular issues and immigration policies have become far more prominent than ever before. The attempts to internationalize university campuses are being met with the rise in nationalist forces which tend to question the need and motivations of international engagements of the higher education systems.
While scholars examine the nuances of knowledge diplomacy, it is significant to understand the direction of knowledge transfer amidst the global changes. The role played by state in higher education, multiple actors as well as international organizations is equally pertinent to the scope of international higher education. This section attempts to compile resources pertaining to how different nations have approached international higher education and the underlying global dimensions. - Internationalization of Higher Education – Conceptual contributions Click here to download resource
In the past two decades, internationalization of higher education has been prioritized by higher education institutions. While some universities internationalize out of choice, some do out of compulsion. The rationales to internationalize the university campuses are multi-dimensional in nature. This section provides resources which trace the advent of international higher education, trends in international higher education, models/theories in international higher education among other conceptual contributions.
- Pathways to Internationalization of Higher Education
- Internationalization at Home Click here to download resource
Nowadays, the focus of universities goes beyond the outgoing mobility of students and staff to partner universities, but rather equipping their universities with the required facilities and infrastructure in order to enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of their campuses. The on-campus and off-campus facilities for students and staff are a matter of pride for higher education institutions. This section provides resources on the measures and efforts undertaken by different higher education institutions in internationalizing their university campuses.
- Internationalization Abroad Click here to download resource
There is a plethora of activities which universities engage to promote internationalization of higher education. This section brings together resources focused on study abroad programs, international collaborations, foreign language training, international and intercultural competences and other facets of internationalization abroad.
- Internationalization at Home Click here to download resource
- Strategies and Approaches to Internationalization of Higher Education Click here to download resource
The universities across the world are devising their strategies in order to widen their international engagement. The approaches undertaken by higher education institutions could be distinct to the institutional and contextual realities in the region. This section puts together case studies and measures undertaken by different actors in the higher education milieu to internationalize higher education systems.
- Internationalization of Higher Education and Scholar Mobility Click here to download resource
International student and staff mobility are important dimensions of higher education. The trends of student and staff movement vary across countries, owing to different reasons. The motivations for student mobility could be many but one. This section provides resources on trends in student and staff mobility, distinctions of physical and virtual mobility and challenges/opportunities to international student and staff mobility.
- Internationalization of Curriculum Click here to download resource
The universities tend to not only engage in internationalization abroad activities but also emphasize on internationalizing curriculum. The higher education institutions recognize the need to equip students with the required values and skill sets to face the 21st century. This section combines resources focused on processes and frameworks for internationalizing curriculum, how student learning outcomes could be prioritized and how international dimension could be embedded in the curriculum designs of the study programs.
- Diversity and Inclusiveness in Internationalization of Higher Education Click here to download resource
There seems to be a considerable drive to seek international education among students, an international experience by faculty members and international projects by higher education institutions. But it is important to examine how many students or faculty members actually get to take up an international academic endeavour. This section provides resources aimed at diversity in university campuses, efforts by universities and states to enhance diversity as well as measures aimed at making international education accessible and inclusive in nature.
- Internationalization of Higher Education and Student Voices Click here to download resource
The Erasmus mobility visits and the full bright fellowships are some of the known fellowships. There is a pool of other platforms such as DAAD, Campus France, Nordic Council, Study in Sweden portals among others, which have been doing exceptional work to promote international student mobility. This section compiles resources on student experiences with regard to international education.
- Quality Management and Internationalization of Higher Education Click here to download resource
The uncertainty and complexity in international higher education cannot be denied. The international higher education has gone beyond the scope of just scholar mobility. In the past few years, we also observe the movement of programs and providers; there has been an evident rise in branch campuses, twinning programs, franchises to name a few. Amidst these complexities, the universities taking up international activities need to ensure that the quality of education imparted is maintained at all times. This section compiles resources on the rising barriers in international education, the quality dimensions as well as the ethics guiding international education.
- Reports and Policy documents in Internationalization of Higher Education Click here to download resource
There are numerous documents published which are aimed at providing an anchor or framework for effective international education. The policy documents nationalist forces which question the need and motivations by UNESCO, OECD, DAAD are some of the many organizations working in higher education. Similarly, the policy research carried by different higher education institutes is of prime importance. This section attempts to compile policy statements, vision documents by different stakeholders in the field of higher education.