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The gap between the abundance of American higher education talent and the immense foreign demand for it is a gulf of lost opportunities. This book explores the nature of this great chasm, examines factors underlying it, and suggests ways to bridge the gap to realize this potential.
List of contents
- Introduction: Domestic Crisis, Foreign Opportunities
- 1: The Value Added by Academic Values
- 2: Beyond Study Abroad: International Higher Education Services
- 3: A U.S. Higher Education Sector on the Edge: Part I
- 4: A U.S. Higher Education Sector on the Edge: Part II
- 5: Global Markets beyond the Horizon: Part I
- 6: Global Markets beyond the Horizon: Part II
- 7: Institutional Barriers to International Expansion
- 8: How to Bridge the Great Chasm
- 9: Ethical Dilemmas in International Expansion
- Parting Thoughts: Relevance for Other Western Institutions
- Appendix A
About the author
Richard J. Joseph is the former President of Babson Global, Inc. Previously provost, dean, professor, and accreditor, he played a major role in establishing U.S. branch campuses in Shanghai, Dubai, London, and San Francisco. He also helped build academic institutions in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. A graduate of Oxford University, The University of Texas School of Law, and Harvard College magna cum laude, he is co-editor of the Handbook of Mergers and Acquisitions (Oxford University Press). He has written numerous commentaries in the Financial Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and various professional publications.
Summary
The gap between the abundance of American higher education talent and the immense foreign demand for it is a gulf of lost opportunities. This book explores the nature of this great chasm, examines factors underlying it, and suggests ways to bridge the gap to realize this potential.
