The State of Internationalization in Canadian Higher Education

Authors

  • Karen McBride

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.86.9362

Keywords:

Internationalization, Internationalization at Home, global engagement challenge, international education strategy, student mobility

Abstract

How do we increase the scale and scope of international experiences for students thereby ensuring that they have the knowledge, skills and competencies they need in a globalized world? This article examines the state of internationalization in Canadian higher education, the global engagement challenge for Canada and the need for a proactive, inclusive approach from institutions, governments and businesses.

Author Biography

Karen McBride

Karen McBride is president and CEO of the Canadian Bureau for Inter- national Education (CBIE), which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

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Published

2016-05-25

How to Cite

McBride, K. (2016). The State of Internationalization in Canadian Higher Education. International Higher Education, (86), 8–9. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.86.9362

Issue

No. 86: Summer 2016

Section

Focus on Internationalization

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