Description: In 2015, Laura Rumbley put forward the notion that higher education--in a highly complex, globally interdependent world--would be wise to commit to an agenda of "intelligent internationalization" (I2). I2 turns on the notion that "the development of a thoughtful alliance between the research, practitioner, and policy communities," in tandem with key decision makers in leadership roles, is essential for institutions and systems of higher education seeking sustained relevance and vitality through their internationalization efforts. Does "intelligent internationalization" make sense? What is faulty, misguided, or missing from this analysis that could be strengthened through further consideration? On the other hand, what speaks to its value as an idea or agenda to advance the way that internationalization is understood and enacted in the world? These issues will be addressed in this book which builds on a 2018 Symposium on Intelligent Internationalization.
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Kara A. Godwin, Ph.D., is the Director of Internationalization and Global Engagement at the American Council on Education where she leads international programs and the global research agenda. She is also a Research Fellow at the Center for International Higher Education (CIHE), Boston College. She has published several chapters and articles on internationalization, liberal arts/general education, and higher education innovation.
Hans de Wit, Ph.D., is Director of the Center for International Higher Education (CIHE) and Professor of the Practice, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College. He is founding editor of the Journal of Studies in International Education, consulting editor of Policy Reviews in Higher Education and co-editor of the Brill Sense book series Global Perspectives in Higher Education.