Mapping International Joint and Dual Degrees

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Mapping International Joint and Dual Degrees:

U.S. Program Profiles and Perspectives

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This series of occasional papers explores key issues and themes surrounding the internationalization and global engagement of higher education. Papers include analysis, expert commentary, case examples, and recommendations for policy and practice.

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Mapping International Joint and Dual Degrees:

U.S. Program Profiles and Perspectives

Robin Matross Helms Associate Director for Research Center for Internationalization and Global Engagement American Council on Education

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Table of Contents

Foreword............................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Acknowledgments............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Executive Summary......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Institutional Policies and Strategy.......................................................................................................................... 7

Strategic Planning..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Program Policies and Procedures....................................................................................................................... 9 Program Profiles............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Operating Status and Program Type.............................................................................................................. 12 Geographic Location.............................................................................................................................................. 14 Degree Level and Academic Area..................................................................................................................... 16 Enrollment and Activities.................................................................................................................................... 17 Key Issues and Challenges.........................................................................................................................................20 Start-Up and Administration..............................................................................................................................20 Faculty, Teaching, and Learning........................................................................................................................22 Quality and Accreditation....................................................................................................................................23 Academic Freedom.................................................................................................................................................25 Commitment and Sustainability.......................................................................................................................27 Program Termination.............................................................................................................................................29 Country Considerations..............................................................................................................................................32 China............................................................................................................................................................................. 32 South Korea................................................................................................................................................................34 France............................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Germany......................................................................................................................................................................36 Turkey........................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Emerging Models and Trends...................................................................................................................................39 Managing Many Programs..................................................................................................................................39 Multilateral Programs............................................................................................................................................40 Academic and Geographic Focus.....................................................................................................................42 Conclusion: Collaborative Degrees and Comprehensive Internationalization...............................43 Bibliography...................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Appendix: Methodology..............................................................................................................................................46

Mapping International Joint and Dual Degrees: U.S. Program Profiles and Perspectives

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