I know some of you who hear these words now might be taking this as your cue for a quick nap, since the topic of globalization has dominated so much of the news over the last few years. But please bear with me.
Higher education is no exception.
In fact, education in this era of globalization has been touted as the key to the growth in democracy, economic prosperity and economic stability. Leaders of nearly every nation have recognized the significant and lasting role education can have on a country and its economic vitality and how it can make a powerful difference in the lives of citizens. In fact, in the United States, education is one of the leading growth sectors when it comes to international trade. Yet such economic-related concerns are but one of the forces in the global society. Broader societal change, including the domains of politics, culture, environment and health also crosses borders each and every day.