The Educational and Professional Goals of International Students in Public Service Degrees. Issue 14 (5th December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ingrams, Alex; Holzer, Marc
• Is Part Of: International journal of public administration. Volume 39:Issue 14(2016)
• Page Start: 1134
• Page End: 1147
• Publication Date: 2016-12-05
• Subjects: International students -- pedagogy -- public administration schools -- public service careers; Public administration -- Periodicals; 351.05
• DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2015.1068328
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0190-0692

Abstract

ABSTRACT: International student enrollment in public service degrees such as Public Administration in the United States has grown rapidly. Harnessing this growth to improve the knowledge and expertise of employees in public service is a vital opportunity. However, our survey of public service schools shows that international students perceive an extensive lack of support with financial and linguistic challenges. Furthermore, schools practice little performance evaluation concerning international student experience. We conclude that schools collect more data on international students and communicate better information about programs to improve services and ensure that students know accurately what to expect from their overseas education.