Future of EDUCATION – Impacts and Implications 15 July 2015, Washington DC
Internationalisation at Home
What is changing
From (Today):
International at Home is generally initiated by individuals as it applies to curriculum and programmes,
including the use of technology. World language programmes are concentrated in secondary school and are
less prioritised than other subjects. There is a circa 5-10% international student population in higher
education.
To (2025):
International at Home will be embedded in the school system and more widely applied. World language
programmes will increase in K-8, will include more diverse set of languages that relate to national priorities
and more years will be required and/or valued for college admissions and employment. The international
student population in higher education will increase to 15-30%. Resources will need to be allocated for this to
happen and there will need to be a recognition of the value of providing increased access to
internationalisation at home, equating to less domestic tension.
Impact and Implications
Potential REGIONAL Impacts: USA
Increased opportunity for international teacher exchange programmes, for language programmes and visa
regulations that facilitate this opportunity.
Examples of Changes
Global Education office at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS); including the World Language
Programme and the Embassy Adoption Programme
Language immersion programmes at K-8 levels in public schools
Key Assumptions
Regional and local priorities will follow national strategy, e.g., 2012 DoE Internationalisation Strategy
Drivers of the Change
International at Home students seen as a revenue stream for higher education
Potential GLOBAL impacts
Mobility of international secondary school students to the US from Asia.
Increased presence of technology in the classroom.
Likely level of Impact:
Regionally: 75%
Globally: 25%
Future of EDUCATION – Impacts and Implications 15 July 2015, Washington DC
Workforce Development
What is changing
From (Today):
Skills development is becoming more widely available across the post—secondary education spectrum. There
is a focus on STEM and professional vocational training. Industries are partnering with community colleges on
curriculum and work experience. Universities partner with industries to provide co-op, internship and research
opportunities.
To (2025):
Internships, co-ops and community college industry partnerships are scaled up. For-profit institutions provide
non-traditional educational opportunities focused on skills training. Global workplace and intercultural skills
development is prioritised.
Impact and Implications
Potential REGIONAL Impacts: USA
Students are more likely to pursue an education in the area that they want to work in, e.g., petroleum in Texas
Uneven distribution of skill set in specific industries, e.g., Law.
Minority populations are more skilled
Examples of Changes
General Assembly - https://generalassemb.ly/ - Specific teaching of a specific trade
Georgia Tech Global Internship Programme - http://oie.gatech.edu/content/gip
Quick link to some work abroad companies - https://www.themuse.com/advice/want-to-work-abroad-thebest-companies-to-work-for
Key Assumptions
Affordability and costs remain within reach
Time is available for / given to students for these programmes
The shift to new models has begun
The continuing (growing) need for intercultural skills
Drivers of the Change
Results-driven environment; Economy; Costs; Access; Is a function of where industry is located; Demand for
certain jobs.
Potential GLOBAL impacts
Further outsourcing in higher technical skills areas – leads to industry training local populations
An increase of corporate power within education systems, e.g., Koch brothers and Florida State University http://www.publicintegrity.org/2014/03/27/14497/inside-koch-brothers-campus-crusade and the ‘Coke
versus Pepsi’ choice for most university campuses - http://cornell.spoonuniversity.com/live/pepsi-vs-cokecampus/
Greater Western influence on the workforce will increase opportunities for women
Likely level of Impact:
Regionally: 50%
Globally: 75%
Future of EDUCATION – Impacts and Implications 15 July 2015, Washington DC
Inclusivity of International Education
What is changing
From (Today):
1. Lack of access to international opportunities
2. disconnect wrt to the value of international educational opportunities at individual, family & other levels
3. Lack of awareness of international education opportunities
4. Need for empowerment for the individual so that they know that they can do it (be successful abroad)
5. Range of international education opportunities available – multiple types and timeframes of programs
available
To (2025):
1. Broad access to opportunities for all regardless of Supplemental Educational Services (SES) or other
perceived barriers
2. International education opportunities will be integrated across the education spectrum, including policy
dialogue
3. Resources (money, time, academic value) is available to anyone who wants and needs them.
4.Documentation and ongoing sharing of learning from these opportunities leads to better knowledge transfer
5. Active, valuable and ongoing recruitment of minority groups for international education opportunities
6. Design f programmes for specific populations and purposes.
Impact and Implications
Potential REGIONAL Impacts: USA
Reduction of societal tensions across and among diverse groups as well as increased social mobility and
opportunities for diverse groups. International education increases bridging networks and social mobility, esp
for minority communities. Bonding network - social groups of people who are primarily like them along some
key dimension. Bridging network - social groups of people who are span across a cleavage that typically divides
society.
Examples of Changes
Less police versus diverse groups conflicts
Increased numbers of diverse students who study abroad
Key Assumptions
There is inherent value in taking part in international opportunities – fiscal and social benefits, as well as
individual and group benefits.
Drivers of the Change
Changing US demographics
National security
Economic competitive advantage
Potential GLOBAL impacts
Expand exposure to, and understanding of, diverse US students and cultures
Reduction of tension due to more access of more populations to opportunities
Likely level of Impact:
Regionally: 50%
Globally: 75%
Future of EDUCATION – Impacts and Implications 15 July 2015, Washington DC
Access to Education
What is changing
From (Today):
Higher education is becoming more expensive and commercialised and in the US the public support is
decreasing. Globally, there is a call for more access to equal education. The technological revolution has only
made it appear that we have increased access to education.
To (2025):
The cost of education in the US outpaces inflation and without intervention, the gap will grow. Globally, there
will be more equal access to education, but not necessarily of the highest calibre. Higher education will be a
similar model to that of healthcare, where you pay for a higher end service if you can afford it. The need is to
make higher education affordable, else we are in danger of educating the elite.
Impact and Implications
Potential REGIONAL Impacts: USA
In the US, if the gap continues to expand, here will be increased pressure to show a direct connection between
higher education and jobs and careers
Developing nations: Education is more accessible for both genders due to increased transparency with
Western world (influence) and is affordable/free on a governmental level for K-12.
Examples of Changes
US – Breaking off of the profitable education aspects – STEM, Business – allowing liberal arts to languish.
Key Assumptions
There will be no change in political and economic approach to education
Developed countries will be key funders
Drivers of the Change
A disruptive event (is required) to change attitudes
Consumers of education
Global economy
Governments
Potential GLOBAL impacts
Globally: Private donors, supported by foundations, organisations etc., fund public education to increase
labour opportunities
Likely level of Impact:
Regionally: 50%
Globally: 75%
Future of EDUCATION – Impacts and Implications 15 July 2015, Washington DC
Assessment of US Education Abroad – Participants & Programmes
What is changing
From (Today):
Various assessment tools, many of which are qualitative, very expensive or ‘homemade’ and lacking
quality/methodology. Often only there for jobs/competitiveness, assessment is not required or readily
available. Is satisfaction-based, with a short-term outlook and is used for marketing, not necessarily for
learning quality. Not placed in an academic or social context
To (2025):
Quantative-based; there are multiple options but is limited in number and using tools and models that are
statistically valid. Accessible, affordable tools, with ‘universally’ accepted definitions & broadly accepted
standards. Produces a better articulation of growth and outcomes to those outside of our field.
Impact and Implications
Potential REGIONAL Impacts: USA
1. Greater comparability among programmes
2. Consolidation and differentiation of programmes and services
3. Greater accountability to students and stakeholders
4. Possible paradigm shift
5. Improvement of programmes
Examples of Changes
1. Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) – incorporating cross-cultural & global competency
into standardised testing in the US and abroad - http://www.oecd.org/pisa/
2. Executed internationalisation plans in higher education institutions
3. Incorporation of internationalisation in re-accreditation processes
4. Widely accepted standards, e.g., Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning - http://asiasociety.org/whatsglobal-about-common-core-standards
5. Widely accepted tools like Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) - http://idiinventory.com/ and
Southern Association of Colleges (SACS) - http://www.sacscoc.org/
Key Assumptions
That our industry continues to be interested in this topic
That we are the ones in charge of defining and measuring success
That study abroad continues to be relevant and grows
Drivers of the Change
None given
Potential GLOBAL impacts
American foreign policy changes. Improvement of programmes in dollars or numbers. Increase
competitiveness of graduates. US worker mobility outside of the US. Increased knowledge & acceptance of
foreign (and American) cultures and values
Likely level of Impact:
Regionally: 50%
Globally: 75%