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Qualitative Study Investigating Western Student Affairs Practices In Qatar, Amjad Omar Abdo
Qualitative Study Investigating Western Student Affairs Practices In Qatar, Amjad Omar Abdo
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The internationalization movement in higher education expanded quickly in the past two decades. While efforts varied among institutions, the common and preferred approach has been creation of International Branch Campuses (IBC). Currently, there are 283 IBCs, 30% of which are located in the Middle East region.
This study explored the role of local culture context in shaping Western student affairs practices implemented at the American IBCs in the State of Qatar. A qualitative single-case study included interviews with 14 Western expatriates who were re-cited from the United States to work in the Student Affairs departments in Education City, Qatar. The …