Globalization and U.S. Universities: What Realities are Most Relevant to the Successful Internationalization of Their institutions?
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This paper presents qualitative findings focusing on the themes, issues and insights that are most relevant to the successful internationalization of U.S. institutions of higher education. A synthesis of the views of over 100 U.S. universities reveals two noteworthy themes and eight “realities” concerning internationalization of institutions of higher education.
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