Full Description
This collection brings together diverse scholarly perspectives on international education across the United States and Canada, with particular attention to the themes of identity, inclusion, and the prospects of international students.
Chapters explore workforce integration and economic contributions, pedagogical approaches for diverse learners, inclusion and equity initiatives, cross-cultural relationship building, and policy frameworks affecting international student experiences and post-graduation employment prospects. Drawing on empirical research, case studies, and personal narratives, this collection offers nuanced insights into the lived experiences of international students across various institutional contexts—from large research universities to Christian colleges, from STEM programs to agricultural education. Together, the chapters highlight the complex interplay of identity, power, and privilege that shapes international student experiences.
This comprehensive resource will appeal to higher education administrators, international student services professionals, faculty, policymakers, and researchers interested in fostering equitable and supportive environments for international students. By highlighting both challenges and innovative approaches to international student success, this volume contributes to ongoing conversations about internationalization, diversity, and inclusion in North America.
Contents
Part I: Identity
1. Learning and Living Under Political Scrutiny: Chinese International Students in the United States in an Era of Geopolitical Hostility. (Dr. Xin Wang).
2. Unpacking systemic inequities: Critical perspectives on international students' experiences in U.S. and Canadian higher education. (Dr. Sarang Kim).
3. The human in human capital: Understanding international student success and needs in relation to Canada's international education policies. (Alison D'Cruz).
4. Cultural Intelligence, Ambiguity, Tolerance, Ethnocentrism: Interrogating International Students' Afrocentric Behaviour. (Dr. Gbenusola Akinwale).
5. Exploring Emerging Adult's Prospects to Human Flourishing: Insights from American University Students. (Dr. Bukola V. Bada et al.).
Part II: Inclusion
6. The Complexities of Internationalizing the Curriculum to Create Inclusive Classroom Environments: Examples from Student Affairs and Counseling. (Dr. G. Nyunt and Dr. I. Lee).
7. Understanding International Student Experiences in U.S. Christian Higher Education: A Case Study of a CCCU Protestant Teaching Institution. (Dr. Roy Chan).
8. Understanding the healthcare system in the U.S.: Accessing healthcare, managing stress, and maintaining well-being - A review. (Michael Abdullahi and Dr. Anjorin Ezekiel Adeyemi).
9. Inclusive Strategies: Can Intercultural Training and Global Experiences Bridge Gaps in International Student Support? (Dr. Alina Nigmatullina and Dr. Christa Winkler).
10. International Graduate Students' Experiences Navigating U.S Academic Spaces: A Case Study of Graduate Students in Agricultural Extension and Education Programs in the U.S. (Dr. Fallys Masambuka-Kanchewa et al.).
11. Interrupting the Silos: A Cross-Unit Approach to Supporting International Campus Communities. (Dr. Kelly Collins et al.).
Part III: Post-Study and Career Prospects
12. Contributions and Experiences of International Students in Canadian Higher Education Institutions. (Eniola Soetan and Dr. Taiwo O. Soetan).
13. Factors Guiding and Motivating International Graduate Students' Pursuit of Agricultural Degrees in the U.S. (Dr. Jasser Alharbi and Dr. Nicole Stedman).
14. Socio-Cultural Integration as a lens for repositioning International Education. (Dr. George Sahr Sellu).
15. International Student Enrollment in the United States and Canada: An Elite Subsystem within Universal Systems of Higher Education. (Dr. Ryan Creps).
