Does the U.S. Need a National Strategy
for International Education?
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 · 12 - 1 PM
UMBC Department of Education Research Seminar Series
Does the U.S. Need a National Strategy
for International Education?
David L. Di Maria
Senior International Officer & Associate Vice Provost for International Education, UMBC
February 7, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm | UC310 | UMBC Main Campus
The
UMBC Department of Education Research Seminar series kicks off the spring semester with a presentation by Dr. David L. Di Maria, Senior
International Officer and Associate Vice Provost for International
Education at UMBC. Most major destination countries for international
students have national strategies for international education. In this
presentation, Dr. Di Maria will describe the global policy landscape,
the current push to develop a national strategy for the U.S. as well as
reasons for and against such an initiative.
All members of the
department, partners/collaborators, and students/faculty from other departments and institutions are invited to attend. Lunch will be provided by the department. Please RSVP by completing this form by 5 February:
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