This book presents a wide range of themes of perseverance, cultural exploration, transformative journeys, and reflections on life’s lessons. Each chapter offers unique perspectives on overcoming challenges, embracing cultural diversity, and finding profound meaning in life’s experiences. From tales of enduring determination to reflections on identity and global citizenship, the book invites readers to explore the complexities of the human spirit and find inspiration in the shared stories of resilience and growth. Editors Krishna Bista is a Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy at Morgan State University (USA).  Uttam Gaulee is a Professor of Higher Education in the Advanced Studies, Leadership, and Policy Department at Morgan State University (USA).  Dawn Michele Whitehead  is Vice President of the Office of Global Citizenship for Campus, Community, and Careers at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (USA). Bo Zhang is a TESOL Instructor and District Administrator at Providence Public Schools in Rhode Island (USA).   Order your copies: eBook | Paperback 

Entry Points to US Education: Accessing the Next Wave of Growth  focuses on the imperative need to modernize international education as a result of the changes in international student mobility.  Centered around the ten entry points, the book looks into the distinct preferences and approaches of Generation Z (Gen Z) students, offering data-driven strategies to navigate the ten entry points to U.S. undergraduate degrees. This book also provides actionable strategies and model practices and encourages a national dialogue around student engagement to enhance (in the context of) global mobility. Editors Jing Luan is Provost Emeritus of San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (San Mateo County Community College District) and former President of the Association of International Enrollment Management. Leilt Habte is the Associate Director of the Transfer Center at the University of California Berkeley Center for Educational Partnership. David L. Di Maria is a Senior International Officer and Associate Vice Provost for international education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Krishna Bista is a Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy at Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. For print bulk orders, please send your request to contact@starscholars.org  Download ebook here  | Order Paperback ($19.99) and Hardcover ($46.50) 

This book explores emerging populations of mobile international students in order to consider innovative and inclusive approaches for a more equitable and socially just higher education for new generations of international students. It offers critical reflections on the intersections of race, place, and space at universities hosting international students across multiple geographic and cultural contexts.  Chris R. Glass , PhD, is Professor of the Practice in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College, Massachusetts (USA).  Krishna Bista , EdD ,  is Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy at Morgan State University, Maryland (USA). Table of contents About this book Keywords Editors and Affiliations About the editors

This volume investigates how international students in and from the Middle East are constructed by nations, institutions, other students, and themselves. Making a valuable contribution to understanding the nuances and complexities of educational politics and priorities affecting these constructions, the text considers the broader impacts of discourse on internationalisation. Offering a unique combination of critical analysis of educational policies combined with empirical contributions through authors’ own research, chapters highlight intersections between politics, the internationalisation of higher education, and the construction of mobile learners. Emphasising variation and nuance in the internationalisation of policies in the Gulf Cooperation Countries, and other Middle Eastern countries, the volume offers a theoretical framework to help understand the political, educational, and ethical implications of emerging constructions of international students and their comparison across the Middle East. This timely volume will benefit researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in higher education, international and comparative education, as well as the Middle East more specifically. Those involved with educational education policy and politics, specifically related to the Middle East, will also benefit from this volume. Paperback | Hardback | eBook

This edited volume brings together the perspectives of a diverse group of international scholars to explore the intersections of study abroad and social mobility. In doing so, it challenges universalist assumptions and power imbalances implicit in study abroad across the Global North and South, and explores the implications of COVID-19 for equity within study abroad programs, policy, and practice going forward. Offering empirical, theoretical, and conceptual contributions,  Critical Perspectives on Equity and Social Mobility in Study Abroad  foregrounds critical reflection on the stratification of access to study abroad and examines the varied outcomes of international study in relation to graduates’ entry into domestic and international labor markets. Focusing on the experiences and outcomes of students from varied backgrounds, chapters identify a number of power imbalances relating to student race, ethnicity, religion, local and international policies and politics, and put forward valuable recommendations to ensure greater equity within the field. Against the backdrop of growing criticism over the power imbalances in international exchange, this text will benefit researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in higher education, international and comparative education, and multicultural education. Those interested in educational policy and the sociology of education more broadly will also benefit from this book. Paperback | Hardback | eBook

Bringing together a range of contributions from diverse international scholars, this edited volume explores issues of inequality in student mobility to consider how schools, universities, and colleges can ensure equitable access to international study and exchange. Featuring evidence-based accounts of students’ experiences and exploring opportunities for study abroad in school and university contexts,  Inequalities in Study Abroad and Student Mobility  analyses how pedagogy and student support services can be designed to accommodate linguistic, cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic differences. Chapters foreground issues of access and opportunity and offer unique insights to inform institutional policy in developing more effective, inclusive, and equitable ways to internationalize exchange and study abroad programs and initiatives for all. This timely volume will benefit researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in the fields of international and comparative education, as well as educators and school leaders working within secondary and higher education settings concerned with multicultural education. Paperback | Hardback | eBook

This book examines the international student question by utilizing a holistic and multi-faceted approach to understanding not only the influence of socialization on the international student experience but also presents a historical background to international student contact; the influence of globalization and student mobility; U.S. international student enrollment trends; exploration of research on socialization; socialization theory/theoretical framework; an annotated bibliography of research on socialization/acculturation. This book contributes to the discourse on international student socialization. It is geared toward enriching international student socialization experiences and informing higher education policies and practices to serve better and service international students. Author Emmanuel E. Akanwa teaches Reading, English, and Language Arts at Frederick Douglass High School, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.A. Dr. Akanwa was formerly a fixed-term faculty at Central Michigan University and an adjunct professor of English at Mid-Michigan Community College.  Download ebook (complimentary) or order print copies on Amazon  and  Barnes & Noble  | Related  books here How to cite this book: Akanwa, E. E. (2024). International student socialization . Star Scholars Press. https://doi.org/10.32674/1kqb8x16

Curriculum Theory and Pedagogy for Student Mobility  – an edited collection of international research – seeks to examine how curriculum theory within different social, political, and cultural contexts can be actuated to advance equity and diversity, plus supportive and inclusive outcomes in international student education. A comprehensive volume, it contours a holistic interdisciplinary landscape of the field. The book draws upon both a broad range of curriculum-related theoretical frameworks and multiple perspectives to offer a diverse spectrum of examples about the many challenges and complexities involved in not only theorizing about, but doing the work of, educating international students in institutions of higher education. Additionally, the book provides a strong pedagogical framework for enhanced teaching practices, as well as new avenues for research in international student education. Drawing upon the expertise of contributors from varied backgrounds, identities, fields, and positionalities, the assembled chapters elucidate contemporary curriculum theory and its foundations and uses and analyzes its potential in international education. Equally, theoreticians and practitioners, both, offer valuable insights into conceptualizing, strategizing, and applying curriculum theory-driven research and proven practices for the advancement of the field of international student education. Order Hardcopies  ||  Download E-books

This book strives to unravel the intricacies of contemporary challenges in the knowledge-based economy, higher education, and sustainable development. It navigates through diverse perspectives, from prioritizing mental health among university students in India to exploring the impact of green intellectual capital in Mauritius. The collection delves into social entrepreneurship, digitalized teaching, and resilient student activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each chapter underscores the pivotal role of higher education in shaping sustainable socio-economic development, providing invaluable insights into a rapidly evolving global landscape. Download ebook Order print copies Publisher ‏ : ‎  STAR SCHOLARS PRESS (March 15, 2024) Language ‏ : ‎  English Paperback ‏ : ‎  273 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎  1957480319 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎  978-1957480312 Item Weight ‏ : ‎  1.05 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎  6 x 9 inches