Author ORCID Identifier
Semester
Summer
Date of Graduation
2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Type
PhD
College
College of Applied Human Sciences
Department
Not Listed
Committee Chair
Nathan M. Sorber, Ph.D.
Committee Co-Chair
John P. Campbell, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Erin McHenry-Sorber, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Lorena Ballester, Ph.D.
Abstract
This dissertation examines the history of the evolution of United States international education policy from 1900 to 2024, employing document analysis methodology to explore key themes that have shaped its trajectory. The study utilizes Cooper et al.'s (2004) Four-Dimensional View of Policy theory (normative, structural, constituentive, and technical) to analyze the complex interplay between diplomatic objectives, economic considerations, national security concerns, immigration, internationalization of higher education, and international students in the United States. The research traces major policy shifts from early initiatives like the Boxer Indemnity Scholarship Program to post-9/11 security measures and recent administrative changes by examining primary sources such as policy, legislation, and executive order documents.
The study investigates the roles of key stakeholders, the dual function of international education as a diplomatic tool and economic driver, and the experiences of international students over time. It also explores the tension between national security and educational openness in international education. By providing a comprehensive, thematic analysis through the lens of Cooper et al.'s framework, this dissertation offers insights into the history and complex forces shaping U.S. international education policy and suggests future directions for policy, research, and practice in this crucial field.
Recommended Citation
Melati, Winda Wastu, "History of Federal International Education Policy (1900-2024): A Four-Dimensional View in Action" (2024). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 12572.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/12572
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