Proposed Change: Internationalization Initiatives (expanding university in global marketplace, international students, global competency, federal regulations)
For this Discussion, you engage in a third debate on the critical issue of internationalization in higher education.To prepare:
Proponent:
- Review required reading from this module, specifically, the section “The Central Role of the Needs Case in Change Leadership” (pp. 71–78).
- Explain how the proposed change will solve a significant problem.
- Use the stock issues format presented in the Buller text (p. 72). Provide a statement for Harm, Inherency, Solvency, and Disadvantages to communicate to your opponent why change is necessary.
- What are the emotional considerations of this change topic and how can a leader manage emotions within the institution.
In addition to the required reading this week, students are responsible for researching and selecting scholarly journal resources on internationalization initiatives in higher education.Required References:
- Buller, J. L. (2015). Change leadership in higher education: A practical guide to academic transformation. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
- Chapter 3, “Determining The Need For Change” (pp. 55–80)
- Kasworm, C. E., Rose, A. D., & Ross-Gordon, J. M. (2010). Handbook of adult and continuing education. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Chapter 37, “Globalization and the Role of Adult and Continuing Education: Challenges and Opportunities” (pp.401–410)