This study explores the experience of Foreign Language Faculty members in American colleges and universities. The gender bias of foreign language faculty and their employment status often leads to their being marginalised within the teaching profession, and within Foreign Language faculties there is further marginalisation of female teachers, teachers of less commonly taught languages and non-tenure-track faculty members. By studying their experiences, it is possible to gain insight into the causes and effects of faculty marginalisation in general - insights that are much needed in order to...

Higher education leaders today recognize the need to develop an international strategy for their institutions but may lack the knowledge and perspective required to inform good decisions. Institutions must create educational environments where students will begin to appreciate the complexity of global integration and develop skills to navigate it successfully. International outreach and initiatives enrich institutional culture but must be based on good information and analysis. To address this need, the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Boston College Center for International Higher...

Higher education leaders today recognize the need to develop an international strategy for their institutions but may lack the knowledge and perspective required to inform good decisions. Institutions must create educational environments where students will begin to appreciate the complexity of global integration and develop skills to navigate it successfully. International outreach and initiatives enrich institutional culture but must be based on good information and analysis. To address this need, the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Boston College Center for International Higher...