In the final article of the special issue, we offer a reflection on the ideas presented by the authors and recommendations for future research on implementation and assessment of Global, International, and Intercultural (GII) competencies in higher education. Themes identified from the articles include the intersection of GII competencies and inclusive excellence in higher education, the importance of integrating GII learning into the core curriculum, and the high impact of interdisciplinary approaches. Parallel recommendations for future scholarship include: further application of the inclusive excellence framework to GII competencies research, additional study on methods for integration of GII learning into core curriculum, and attention to successful strategies for application within interdisciplinary settings.
In this paper, we address international service-learning (ISL) programs in public affairs and nonprofit management education. ISL programs are becoming increasingly popular offerings at universities as they strive to prepare graduates to become responsible and globally oriented citizens. However, little literature exists in the fields of public affairs and nonprofit management education about the pedagogy of ISL. To address this gap, we used perspectives of multiple stakeholders for systemic evaluation of ISL design and implementation. Systematic evaluations must be conducted to ensure that objectives for the full range of stakeholders are being met. Program-specific findings and broad recommendations are presented. The recommendations include (1) establish clear objectives and expectations for all stakeholders; (2) emphasize partnership and continued, sustained communication; and (3) include academic content and reflection about ethics and related values. Additionally, the results of our multistakeholder evaluation suggest the value of incorporating this methodology on an ongoing basis.
This article posits international service learning (ISL) as a pedagogy that supports internationali zation in the field of public affairs and one known to advance global cultural competency in other professions. We present a baseline study of the extent to which ISL is being made available to master's students in NASPAA member programs, and the extent to which existing programs are responding to key challenges of ethics and assessment. The exploratory analysis shows a lack of clear understanding of ISL in professional public affairs education and very few ISL programs being offered in the field. Among the programs that do exist, there is a commitment to ethical practices and to creative approaches to overcoming challenges. However, these programs have yet to apply systematic assessment, particularly in evaluating their contributions to global cultural competencies. We conclude with a series of recommendations targeted to public affairs faculty, program directors, and NASPAA.
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