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HJ 128 International education programs; encouraging higher educ. institutions to enhance opportunities.

Introduced by: David A. Nutter | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Resolution; encouraging international education programs. Encourages the Commonwealth%92s public institutions of higher education to enhance opportunities for international educational programs. The Commonwealth's institutions of higher education are encouraged to (i) develop courses of study, academic programs, and enrichment opportunities to increase student understanding of global issues and cultural differences; (ii) promote courses in foreign languages to prepare students to seek careers in a global marketplace and enhance their understanding of other countries; (iii) provide opportunities for students in all majors to participate in programs to study abroad to enrich their academic training, intercultural perspectives, and personal development; (iv) provide opportunities for domestic and international students to interact effectively and routinely to share their views, perceptions, and experiences; and (v) develop innovative public education programs, methods, and venues to explore global issues and world cultures.


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