Globalization of Higher Education

Last night I read an interesting article by Richard Skinner in the Trusteeship Magazine published by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. Its title is It IS a Small World After All: Globalization of Higher Education (Page 8 in offline copy only) and it is about what role should governing boards play in overseeing international education.

I can't seem to find a direct link to it online but you can download the March/April 2008 digital edition in its entirety here.

Here's an excerpt:

Not in Kansas Anymore

Globalization may well have, as Thomas Friedman asserts, flattened the world. ATMs make cash available on every continent. KFC is a universally recognized brand. Rap music is heard everywhere. Still, cultural differences persist; indeed, without them there would be little point in promoting internatinal engagement as multicultural experience.

Worth a read.

New Risky Business Blog

A new blog published by U.S. News & World Report will focus on the world's most important person: the entrepreneur. And we are honored to make the favorites list! Thank you Matt and good luck! Let us know how we can continue to assist in the global small business arena.

Weak Dollar Slows Down Studying Abroad

Over the past two years, the dollar, while up a tad from recent lows, has lost more than 20% of its value against the euro and about 6% against the pound. The result: While programs in places like Rome, Paris, Barcelona and London are still at the top of students' (like Emily Flatt and Tyler Perkins pictured) lists, enrollment there is slowing. And interest in alternative destinations -- Asia, Africa and Latin America -- is surging.

Find out what students are doing to ward off sticker shock here.

5 Steps To Opening An Office in China

It takes a lot of grunt work and perseverance to pull it off. If you follow these suggested steps, it might make your journey a little easier.

Many of you have experience in conducting business and/or setting up shop in China. Care to weigh in by either challenging the steps or adding to them?

Keep America Open to Trade

Agree or disagree?

We welcome your comments.

Great quote:

America is a launching pad for courageous creativity, with bold entrepreneurs churning out innovation after invention after idea.

Read the commentary authored by Messrs. Carlos Gutierrez and Arnold Schwarzenegger here.

Top Export Markets

The world according to Inc.com authors Stephanie Clifford, Darren Dahl, Jason Del Rey, Ryan Mccarthy, and Nitasha Tiku.

"Trading Places"

Is America The Most Competitive Economy in the 21st Century?

We will soon find out. Please join me May 22nd in Chicago when The 2008 National Summit on American Competitiveness
will convene the nation's premier leaders of business, government and academia on what steps the public and private sectors can take to secure America's position as the most competitive economy in the 21st century and beyond.

It's filling up fast! Register here. See you there.