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The Mobility Of Ethics And The Ethics Of Mobility, David Shallenberger, Susan Mcgury

David B Shallenberger

Academic intercultural encounters inevitably involve ethical questions and quandaries around such issues as academic standards, pedagogical differences, the nature of the professor-student relationship, professional practices and the like. Different cultures bring differing understandings of what is right, wrong, appropriate, or feasible, and these discrepancies need to be considered fully and fairly.

We begin by presenting key points regarding these ethical considerations, illuminated by examples from our practice of several decades working in Latin America, Asia (including the Middle East), and Europe. We engaged participants in adding their own examples, as well. We then presented 3 scenarios for deliberation by participants …

Inexpensive, Yet Impactful Ideas For Internationalisation, David B. Shallenberger, C K. Kwai, Lori Reynolds

David B Shallenberger

While virtually all institutions would like to internationalize comprehensively, many have limited resources and are looking for less costly steps they can take that have a positive impact and are sustainable. Drawing on experiences in the United States, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, this session presents powerful ideas that are successful in enhancing internationalization for minimal investment.

Report On The 2013 Forum Survey To Its Members And Subsequent Dialogue With International Officers Of Brazilian Institutions At The Faubai, David Shallenberger

David B Shallenberger

This report summarizes the study done of the perspectives of members of the Forum on Education Abroad on their experience in partnership with Brazilian HEIs, as well as the subsequent workshop and discussion with Brazilian international educators.

This report is available through the Forum on Education Abroad (www.forumea.org).