International Students: Strengthening a Critical Resource (The AE Series on Higher Education)

Lanham, Maryland, U.S.A.: Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2009. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-library with the usual library markings (if not for the library markings this copy would be graded in fine condition); overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Very very rare and hard-to-find title! Black boards with gilt lettering on the spine. 301 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! Extremely scarce and out-of-print first edition! "International students are often taken for granted in higher education institutions in the United States. Many college and university administrators are unaware of the initiatives of other nations to attract international students and of the need to support these students. Higher education journals have not focused much attention on international students. International Students: Strengthening a Critical Resource argues that U.S. institutions of higher education must increase their awareness of international student issues. Andrade reviews related research and highlights creative solutions and programming for the successful support of international students. The book provides practical, hands-on, broadly applicable solutions to addressing international student issues. Additionally, it serves as a practical guide for identifying and adopting best practices for serving international students.........