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September 9, 2015
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News
In response to the intensifying Syrian migrant crisis, in the coming weeks IIE will be highlighting ways the higher education community can join efforts to support Syrian students and scholars. Here are some recommended news articles on the Syria crisis and the role of higher education:
A Statistical Portrait of Syrian Frustration — Al-Fanar Media Higher Education for Syrian Refugees-Yet another Humanitarian Concern? — the CHEPS blogPay a Smuggler or Seek a Scholarship? — Al-Fanar Media Education Is My Home: A Syrian Refugee’s Journey to Reclaim His Education— International Rescue Committee Greek University May Soon Enroll Syrian Refugees — Times Higher Education Refugees Gain Considerable Support from German Universities, Study Suggests — Times Higher Education If your institution is interested in providing a Syrian student or scholar with safe haven to continue their studies or research, we encourage you to join the IIE Syria Consortium for Higher Education in Crisis. For additional information about the Syria Consortium and how to become a member, please contact Nele Feldmann at nfeldmann@iie.org.
  
Publications
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation International Quality Group (CIQG) has released a new publication addressing the unprecedented pace and scope of the expansion and internationalization of higher education in China. Authored by two members of the CIQG Advisory Council, "The Internationalization of Chinese Higher Education" also discusses the vital importance of assessing educational outcomes.
Events & Deadlines
The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Japan is now recruiting its third batch of students for a recently launched 5-year Ph.D. program called "GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)." G-cube is 5-year Master’s and Ph.D. program that aims to create leader of leaders who have a broad perspective based on firm knowledge in history and liberal arts. The scholarship targets those who aim to work/are working in international organizations, the government, or in the private sector.
Study Abroad
Partnerships
IIE welcomes new member institutions to the IIENetwork, connecting over 7,000 individuals at more than 1,400 member institutions with a commitment to internationalization. For more information about IIE's membership program, please visit www.iie.org/IIENetwork.
All new IIE members will be added to the next edition of the IIENetwork Handbook for International Educators. This resource includes comprehensive listings and resources for networking and internationalizing your campus. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Membership Contact: Joanne Bruno, Provost & VP, Academic Affairs Woodbury University Membership Contact: Ashraf Zawaideh, Executive Director of Admissions & Int'l Recruitment Nichols College Membership Contact: Susan Wayman, Director of Int'l Programs & Services Envisage International Corporation Membership Contact: Keith Clausen, President Golden West College Membership Contact: Melissa Lyon, Director of Intl Programs Domain Academy, Malta Membership Contact: Nicholas Callus, Principal Associated Colleges of the Midwest Membership Contact: Joan Gillespie, Vice President & Director of Off-Campus Study Marian University, Indianapolis Membership Contact: Anthony Shull, Chair of International Programs & Executive Director for Global Initiatives City University of Hong Kong Membership Contact: Saroj Siegler Quinn, Senior External Liason Officer Temple University seeks a Director to lead a growing university operated Intensive English Language Program (IELP). The director shall have a dynamic vision for programming and supporting student success; manage the overall operation of the Intensive English Language Program; guide and oversee strategic planning and marketing and recruiting; identify and manage partnership opportunities with domestic and international partners; maintain and expand current partnerships; and oversee instruction and curriculum development for courses in the conditional admission program, intensive English program, and English for Special Purposes (ESP) program. The Director must have proven track of successful program development, recruitment, and administrative experience.
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