Caren Orlanda Ventayen
The globalization of higher education has rapidly accelerated over the past decade, reshaping academic systems around the globe. From regional frameworks to national initiatives promoting academic mobility, quality assurance, and transnational partnerships, there has been a fundamental shift towards actively aligning with global standards while maintaining cultural and national identities. However, this rapid internationalization is not without tension. Universities face the dual challenge of navigating neoliberal competitiveness while upholding nationalistic and cultural priorities in education. In this evolving context, there is a pressing need for an academic resource that critically examines the policies, practices, and institutional mechanisms driving internationalization in higher education systems around the globe. Policies and Initiatives in the Internationalization of Higher Educational Institutions provides an exploration of the strategies, frameworks, and best practices underpinning the internationalization of higher education across the world. This book examines the institutional governance structures, quality assurance mechanisms, and leadership models that enable sustainable global engagement. Covering topics such as student mobility programs, multi-level governance regimes, and organizational ambidexterity, this book is an excellent academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, university administrators, faculty leaders, government agencies, accreditation councils, policymakers, and more.
