INTERNATIONALIZATION AT THE CROSSROADS: A CASE STUDY OF POLICY AND PRACTICE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT MĀNOA

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dc.contributor.advisorLucas, Christopher M.
dc.contributor.authorMu, Xiaoxin Ivy
dc.contributor.departmentEducational Administration
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-02T23:43:32Z
dc.date.available2024-07-02T23:43:32Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.degreePh.D.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10125/108454
dc.subjectEducational administration
dc.subjectGlobalization
dc.subjectInternational Education
dc.subjectInternational Education Leadership
dc.subjectInternational Program Management
dc.titleINTERNATIONALIZATION AT THE CROSSROADS: A CASE STUDY OF POLICY AND PRACTICE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT MĀNOA
dc.typeThesis
dcterms.abstractThis dissertation presented a thorough investigation into the dynamics of international education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM), utilizing a multi-source data approach that includes MIEC meeting notes, historical documents, institutional statistical data, and interviews with key stakeholders. The analysis, grounded in Institutional Theory and Resource Dependency Theory, offered insights into UHM’s organizational culture and strategic responses to external and internal influences within the context of international education. The study underscored the importance of balancing compliance with regulatory demands, fostering innovation, and cultivating collaborative networks to enhance UHM’s global education initiatives. The dissertation identified areas for future research, such as exploring innovative strategies for international student recruitment, assessing the impact of digital transformation on international education, and examining the role of international partnerships in the development of global education initiatives. This dissertation contributed insights to the field of international education, offering a nuanced understanding of the strategic behaviors and challenges faced by higher education institutions like UHM in the global education landscape. The findings and recommendations provide a foundation for further research and strategic planning in the evolving domain of international education.
dcterms.extent245 pages
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.publisherUniversity of Hawai'i at Manoa
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