Merola Rachael H, Coelen Robert J, Hofman W H A, Jansen Ellen P W A
Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Centre for Internationalisation of Education, Groningen, Netherlands.
NHL Stenden University, Centre for Internationalisation of Education, University of Groningen, Campus Fryslân, Leeuwarden, FR, Netherlands.
J Stud Int Educ. 2023 Feb;27(1):3-20. doi: 10.1177/10283153211070112.
This study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the academic experience at international branch campuses (IBCs) and has changed the relationship between the IBC and the home campus. Semi-structured interviews with 26 leaders, academic staff, and students at seven IBCs in Malaysia revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the experience at IBCs in unique ways, including collaboration and communication with the home campus; increasing campus-specific resources for student wellbeing; and playing a larger role in student enrollment, recruitment, and mobility initiatives. Findings provide useful insights for higher education institutions (HEIs) engaged in transnational education (TNE).
本研究探讨了新冠疫情如何影响国际分校的学术体验,以及如何改变了国际分校与主校区之间的关系。对马来西亚七所国际分校的26位领导、学术人员和学生进行的半结构化访谈显示,新冠疫情以独特的方式改变了国际分校的体验,包括与主校区的合作与沟通;增加针对学生福祉的校区特定资源;以及在学生招生、招募和流动计划中发挥更大作用。研究结果为从事跨国教育的高等教育机构提供了有用的见解。