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Toma, J. Douglas – New Directions for Institutional Research, 2008
Considering accountability, affordability, and access through the experiences in Chile, East Asia, Australia, Croatia, and the United States offers a clear reminder that trends and issues in higher education are often more similar across national contexts than they are distinct. Across higher education, institutions and systems are responding to…
Descriptors: Institutional Research, Quality Control, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Tatman, Anthony W. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2004
The Hmong in the U.S., a refugee population from Southeast Asia, brought a rich culture with them. To maximize therapeutic success with Hmong clients, counselors must acknowledge and understand Hmong history, culture, and acculturation and the value placed on family and community. This article provides background information and suggestions for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Minority Groups, Acculturation, Hmong People
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Kibria, Nazli – Amerasia Journal, 1996
Examines the race ambiguity of South Asians and the risk of being socially ignored and marginalized, including that of the pan-Asian movement. It argues that recent participation of second-generation South Asians in protesting anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination in higher education bespeak the possibilities of a pan-Asian grouping that is…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Ethnic Groups, Ethnicity, Hate Crime
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Sugiyama, Takashi – Journal of Gay & Lesbian Issues in Education, 2006
As globalization proceeded, the rights of sexual minority groups have become one of the human rights that cannot be ignored. However, recognizing sexuality as a human right and promoting educational practices which affect human rights policies, have been implemented mainly in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. For example, the…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Global Approach, Sexual Orientation, Educational Practices
Glaser, Kurt – 1978
Although the American political system is characterized by commitment to democracy and self-determination, the American government has traditionally taken an interest in the political development of other countries. The recent intervention of the U.S. in the political development of Southwest Africa/Namibia is an example. In the body of this paper…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Developing Nations, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries