Research

CBIE Research Series

Canada’s International Education Strategy: Focus on Scholarships

by Dr. Sheila Embleton, York University

With Neil Gold, André Lapierre, and Michael Stevenson

CBIE Research Series. 2011. $20 members, $28 others.

A Time of Turbulence and Transformation for Internationalization
by Dr. Jane Knight, Ryerson University

World-respected internationalization expert Dr. Jane Knight challenges the reader to take stock of internationalization and its impact. Offering a taxonomy for international education, Dr. Knight opens the door to discussion on the use and misuse of the current terminology.

#14 in CBIE Research Series. 1999. $16 members, $20 others.

Defining International Competencies for the New Millennium
By David N. Wilson

This paper offers the results of a survey of the private sector, government and institutions to determine views on international competencies.

#12 in CBIE Research Series. 1998. $16 members, $20 non-members.

Risk and Responsibility in study abroad: An examination of risk assessment and legal responsibility in university and college study abroad programs
By Lynne Hanson and Wayne Myles

The goal of this paper is to provide guidance and direction for Canadian universities and colleges in dealing with liability and risk management related to providing international study opportunities for Canadian students. It includes a review of the literature and specific cases, an analysis of the issues involved and recommendations to educational institutions on managing liability and risk issues in international exchange programs.

#11 in CBIE Research Series. 1997. $16 members, $20 non-members.

Marketing Our Education to the World: A Report on the Changing International Perspectives of the College/CEGEP Community in Canada
By Stephen Bolton

This paper discusses issues in internationalization facing Canadian CEGEPS and Colleges. It is based on survey material gathered from CEGEPS and Colleges across Canada. Two interrelated areas are explored. The first deals with offshore education and/or "importing" foreign students. The second focuses on internationalizing the institution. The author explores internationalization from such perspectives as commitment, funding adequacy and policy statements.

#10 in CBIE Research Series. 1997. $10 members, $12 non-members.

Balancing Objectives: Setting Tuition Fees for International Students
By Gregory A. Moran

In an era when budget cuts to post-secondary institutions are rife, many institutions rely increasingly on student tuition fees as a source of revenue. This paper examines fees and functions of differential fees, how other countries address the issue, the policy objectives associated with differential fees, and considerations for policy and practice.

#9 in CBIE Research Series. 1996. 20 pp. $8 members, $10 non-members.

Export-Readiness in the Canadian Education Sector
By Jeffrey Holmes

This paper discusses the commercial aspects of internationalizing education: the export of Canadian education services, and the readiness of our higher education institutions to do so. For institutions preparing to export, criteria for export-readiness are offered. The author also casts an inquisitive eye on new directions being taken by Canada's competitors and what Canada can learn from them.

#8 in CBIE Research Series. 1996. 16 pp. $6 members, $8 non-members.

Internationalization: Elements and Checkpoints
By Jane Knight

The author offers an overview of the rationale and motivation behind internationalization, its elements, organizational factors for its success, and principles and checkpoints for an internationalization strategy.

#7 in CBIE Research Series. 1994. 16 pp. $6 members, $8 non-members.

Economic Impact of International Students at Canadian Colleges
By Miala Diambomba

A companion paper to Research Paper 5, examining costs and revenues at the college level.

#6 in CBIE Research Series. 1994. 11 pp. $6 members, $8 non-members.

Economic Impact of International Students in Canada: Exploratory Cost-Benefit Analysis
By Miala Diambomba

A detailed examination of the costs and revenues associated with international students at three Canadian universities. The author discusses the difference between average and marginal cost, and the difficulty in determining the true cost of educating a student.

#5 in CBIE Research Series. 1993. 28 pp. $6 members, $8 non-members.

Against Racism: Toward Anti-Racism Policies and Strategies in Post-Secondary Institutions
By Kathryn MacDonald

The author examines the impact of racism on international students and women, the policy-making process, and developing and implementing stategies to realize objectives.

#4 in CBIE Research Series. 1992. 20 pp. $4 members, $6 non-members.

The Social Reality of International Post-Secondary Students in Canada
By George J. Sefa Dei

An examination of what it is really like to be an international student in Canada, by someone who has lived the experience.

#3 in CBIE Research Series. 1992. 16 pp. $4 members, $6 non-members.

International Students and Higher Education: Canadian Choices
By A.D. Tillett and Barry Lesser

A survey of 20 key administrators at universities, colleges and in government uncovers the issues facing international educators and offers solutions.

#2 in CBIE Research Series. 1992. 16 pp. $4 members, $6 non-members.

The Integration of International Students on Canadian Post-Secondary Campuses
By Christopher G. Cunningham

#1 in CBIE Research Series. 1991. 16 pp. $4 members, $6 non-members.

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