Modern State in Higher Education Internationalization at Global and Local Levels (by the Example of SSU, SNAU, SSPU. Ukraine)

Abstract

The article aims to reveal modern state of higher education internationalization (HEI) at global and local levels. Synthesis of conceptual approaches to studying HEI allowed to concretize the meaning of HEI at modern stage in a global and institutional levels. Renovated notion has been proposed as “complete internationalization”. It is interpreted as engagement, devotion and commitment of both all education management levels and teaching stuff to multifaceted process of intentional long-lasting infusion and integration of international dimensions with comparative constituent into all functions and missions of higher education and active designing of policies, plans, programs, strategies and approaches for promotion of internationality in higher education. Due to theoretical method of conceptual and comparative analysis of research and strategic documents and the latest scientific publications on issues of global internationalization of higher education, analysis of foreign and local experience, conceptual approaches to studying HEI were depicted modern internationalization forms at global level. Interviews initiated with heads of international affairs offices enabled us to find out HEI state at local level. Questionnaires with international students, focused on likes and dislikes concerning infrastructure, teaching methods, communication with local students, future plans helped to identify the level of students’ satisfaction and attractiveness of Sumy universities. Main priorities of stakeholders are defined. Recommendations concerning further possible development of higher education internationalization are given.

Internationalization strategies for non-Western higher educational institutions: a systematic literature review and conceptual framework

“…HEIs should tailor their internationalization strategies based on their needs, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. Several scholars (Chyrva et al, 2021) noted that HEIs' internationalization strategies focused only on isolated activities. A more comprehensive approach is needed to integrate a "global, regional, national and local" approach (de Wit et al, 2015).…”

“…Recent approaches introduced the "comprehensive internationalization," which involves HEIs' intentional efforts to integrate global content and perspectives into their teaching, research and service missions (Hudzik, 2015). Other studies proposed "complete internationalization", emphasizing the commitment to integrate the international dimension into HEIs, through policies, plans, programs and strategies (p. 508) (Chyrva et al, 2021). More recent approaches advocate for a "glonacal" approach to development, considering development at "local, national and global" levels (Chankseliani, 2022).…”

“…In summary, the previous literature shows different conceptualizations of the internationalization of HEIs that have evolved over time. The proposed framework integrates the concepts of "comprehensive internationalization" (Hudzik, 2015) and "complete internationalization" (Chyrva et al, 2021), emphasizing the integration of internationalization into HEIs' mission, values and functions. It also draws on Knight (2004Knight ( , 2008 and Hawanini (2011) to define internationalization dimensions and strategies, distinguishing between inward and outward strategies.…”

“…In summary, the previous literature shows different conceptualizations of the internationalization of HEIs that have evolved over time. The proposed framework integrates the concepts of “comprehensive internationalization” (Hudzik, 2015) and “complete internationalization” (Chyrva et al. , 2021), emphasizing the integration of internationalization into HEIs' mission, values and functions.…”

Higher Education Internationalization. Development of the Concept Responding to Requirements of the Time

“…The scientists introduced a notion "complete internationalization". They interpret higher education internationalization as complete embracement and commitment of all engaged and interested in education parties to the process internationalizing all HE missions and developing strategies and policies, as well as curriculum and educational programs, to promote internationality (Chyrva et al, 2021).…”