An analysis of the American system of higher education and how globalization provides the framework necessary for reform. The successes and failures of emerging Asian educational models are examined in an attempt to identify those areas that may benefit colleges and universities in the US.
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1. GLOBALIZATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION: LESSONS FROM ASIA
Rosemary Hilliard Assistant Director, Financial Aid Tufts
University School of Dental Medicine
2. Northeastern University College of Professional Studies Dr.
Leslie Hitch EDU6450 80966 15 May 2014 Created for
3. (Friedman, 2011) Every[one] has to bring something extra to
this world because averageis now officially over.
4. Why is America falling behind? The cost of university per
student has risen by almost five times the rate of inflation since
1983. (The Economist, 2012) The booming [post-WWII] economy allowed
[states] to spend unprecedented sums of money to expand higher
education.(Sanchez, 2014) Ranked 14th in the world for college
completion rates. (Simon, 2013) Educational stagnation at HS level
has led to less- prepared students entering college. (Summers,
2014) Relevancy of traditional university curricula. (Friedman,
2011)
5. (Lane and Kisner, 2013) Asia is fast becoming a key player
in global higher education. Asian nations growing demand for
education and the increased investment they have made in their
universities presents opportunities and challenges to the
world.
6. Why are Asian schools succeeding? Government subsidies make
college education affordable at many Asian universities.
(Breitenstein, 2013) Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and
Japan composed the top five in math among fourth-and eighth
graders. (Breitenstein, 2013) Push for cross-border coordination of
educational programs throughout the region. (Lane and Kisner,
2013)
7. Challenges facing Asian HE Increasing populations stress
existing educational systems. (Asian Development Bank, 2011)
Over-enrollment increased under- employment post-graduation.
(Carlson, 2012) Cultural valuation of education may increase
burnout rate amongst youth. (Breitenstein, 2013)
8. the key to innovation and economic growth will lie in the
freest possible movement of people and ideas. (Wildavsky, 2010)
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9. East, meet West. Increased federal and state support for
institutions of higher education. Implementation of knowledge-based
economic principles that favor expertise[over] elbow grease. (So,
2014) Push for curricular reform and greater relevancy in
degree/certificate programs, particularly at the undergraduate
level. Focus on college preparedness programs to better equip
entering students with skills needed to succeed.
10. (Bottery, 2006) Globalizationis intimately connected with
the way we view our place and meaning on this planet, and can thus
provide unique avenues to self-exploration and self-
development.
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