For nearly two decades now I have been actively engaged with higher education around the world (which provided the impetus for the establishment of the Global Perspectives Program). I have watched with great interest the emergence of the Bologna Process … Continue reading →
Citizen Science: Engaging citizens in research
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The 2018 Annual Conference of the European University Association was held in Zurich, Switzerland April 5-6, 2018 using the theme of “engaged and responsible universities shaping Europe”. Topics included social responsibility, lifelong learning, sustainable Europe, social inclusiveness and diversity, open … Continue reading →
Effectiveness requires psychological safety: Musings for higher education
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Team work is not a new concept but is likely taking on greater significance in the 21st century. Working in teams is needed not only to understand and address the complexity of the issues facing society today but to recognize … Continue reading →
International context for higher education: Opposing realities
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Although I frequently travel internationally, regularly engage with international students and colleagues and ponder global issues, a recent flurry of international experiences and in contrast, some vivid examples of opposing realities in higher education has prompted me to reflect once … Continue reading →
On the eve of departure for GPP’17: 12 + 4
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Once again I’m on the eve of departure for another VT Graduate School’s Global Perspectives Program (GPP) experience. This year marks the 12th year of the Future Professoriate: Switzerland (GPP’17) program. It is hard to believe that 12 years have … Continue reading →
Higher education as public good from a global perspective
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International students and higher education around the world are definitely on my mind given the most recent Executive Order issued on March 6, 2017 by the Trump administration (“Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the U.S.”) (more information, … Continue reading →