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This text provides a comprehensive overview of Finland's funding model for higher education institutions and explores various aspects of the country's higher education system. It discusses the challenges faced by Finland, such as stagnant tertiary education attainment rates and declining funding per student. The text also highlights the government's goals for increasing accessibility and diversity in higher education and the recent funding increases for universities and universities of applied sciences. It examines different funding allocation models, performance agreements, and policies in other OECD countries, providing valuable insights for researchers interested in these topics. Additionally, the text discusses the future of Finland's funding model and suggests potential policy approaches to address the country's objectives. It emphasizes the importance of realistic long-term planning and increased funding to achieve Finland's educational attainment target. The text also explores the impact of performance-based funding models on student progression and completion rates, as well as alternative approaches to encourage student success. It discusses the design of funding models to discourage students from pursuing multiple degrees at the same level and the varying effects of eligibility restrictions on student behavior. The text further examines the inclusion of graduate employment outcomes and student experience in funding formulas, as well as efforts to attract international students to Finland. It concludes by discussing Finland's future investments in internationalization, upskilling and reskilling opportunities for adults, and the promotion of cooperation between higher education institutions. The text provides a valuable resource for library patrons conducting research on funding models and related topics in higher education. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on education debates and oral question sessions in the Great Britain House of Commons and the House of Lords from 22 to 26 May, 2023. Topics discussed include safety of school buildings; use of assistive technology to support those with special educational needs; and the changes to the student visa route.

The article discusses education debates, oral question sessions, and petitions in the British House of Commons and the House of Lords from March 23-27, 2020. Topics include the English language testing requirement for student visas in the wake of the closure of overseas language test centres due to the covid-19 outbreak; policy of the government on school funding; and the experience of black, Asian or from an ethnic minority (BAME) students referred to Pupil Referral Units.

Information about early day motions (EDMs) on education at the House of Commons, Great Britain from September 12 to 16, 2016, is presented. Topics of the EDMs include inclusive education for disabled, removal of fire sprinklers from low risk schools, and need to assess policy on international student visa for higher education in Great Britain.

The article discusses the Education Parliamentary Monitor (EPM) Weekly Written Parliamentary Questions (PQs) which reports a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the House of Commons and the House of Lords. It states that the questions include the proportion of tier 4 visa applications for students that have been processed within the service level agreement timescales and the available information on processing of Tier 4 out of country and incountry visa applications.

The article presents a report that discusses immigration of foreign nationals with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Degrees in the U.S. The topics discussed include U.S. labor market needs, policies concerning the legal permanent residence status for the STEM graduates, and chart depicting the full-time graduate students with temporary visas in Science, Engineering, and Health Fields for 1990-2010. Charts depicting masters degrees awarded to foreign nationals in 2009.

The article offers information on various issues discussed in the House of Commons in Great Britain in March 2011. Steve Brine of Winchester inquired the issue on student visa system wherein Brine asked Minister for Immigration Damian Green to reassure an English language school on March 7. Keith Vaz of Leicester East discussed the issue concerning the abolition of the Education Maintenance Allowance on March 9. Philip Hollobone held a discussion on funding for higher educational institution.

The article offers information on the discussion of different issues of the House of Commons in Great Britain for July 2009, including the apprenticeships and training's of young people, the system for issuing visas to students from overseas countries and the concern that young adults are the victims of recession. It presents a list of the activity of parliamentary committees relevant to education and training. It also mentions the answers to the written parliamentary questions.

The article presents debates that commenced in the Scottish Parliament in February 2009. The Budget Bill was ratified 123 votes against two and all stages of the debate transpired in one day. Debates on the Early Years Framework, investment in Northern Highlands schools and Local Government Finance Act 1992 (Scotland) Order 2009 were introduced. Oral questions on the legal age limit for alcohol purchase, education and lifelong learning, and child protection and student visas are also included.

The article discusses the policies and legislation governing foreign students in the U.S. Topics include foreign student visas including F-1, J-1 and M visas, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) which aims to manage the monitoring and tracking of foreign students, and the immigration reform in House Resolution (H.R.) 1645 and Senate (S.) 1639 which would create F-1 visa category for foreign students in the STEM fields.

The article reports on debates on issues related to education in Great Britain's House of Commons in January 2008. To express concern at proposals to reduce funding for students studying equivalent or lower level qualifications, over 200 Members of Parliament have signed an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons. A session of oral questions tackled the extension of visas of overseas students. Member of Parliament Colin Breed introduced a debate on transport for teenage students in Cornwall, England.

More than six years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by foreign nationals -- including several terrorists on student visas -- the security concerns over foreign student visas are being weighed against competitiveness concerns. Potential foreign students, as well as all aliens, must satisfy Department of State (DOS) consular officers abroad and immigration inspectors upon entry to the United States that they are not ineligible for visas under the so-called "grounds for inadmissibility" of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which include security and terrorist concerns. The consular officers who process visa applicants are required to check the consolidated Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) before issuing any visa. In part because of these security measures, student visa debates have expanded to include both security and market-based discussions. Higher education institutions in the United States are concerned over their ability to attract the numbers and quality of foreign students, and whether the postSeptember 11 security measures impede the entry of potential students into the U.S. education system. The fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) increasingly rely on foreign students, and these fields hold a top priority with most research institutions. Furthermore, the U.S. economy has a high demand for the skill-sets produced in these fields of study, and the STEM students often provide a major link between the academic community and the labor market. Consequently, many groups in higher education and the private sector are seeking to expand pathways for foreign students to emigrate to the United States. All nonimmigrant students are issued visas from one of three categories, and are monitored and tracked by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The three visa categories used by foreign students are F visas for academic study; M visas for vocational study; and J visas for cultural exchange. The numbers admitted have more than doubled over the past two decades. In FY1979, the total number of foreign student and cultural exchange visas issued by DOS consular officers was 224,030 and comprised 4% of all nonimmigrant visas issued. In FY2006, DOS issued 642,097 visas to F, J, and M nonimmigrants, making up 11% of all nonimmigrant visas issued. The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) aims to manage the tracking and monitoring of foreign students. Participation in the SEVIS program is now mandatory for all higher education institutions enrolling foreign students. A diverse set of issues related to foreign students, including foreign student funding and English-language competency, has raised concerns with some universities, advocacy groups, and other observers. Additionally, some recent legislation has focused on attracting foreign students in STEM fields. Legislation introduced in the House (H.R. 1645) and in the Senate (S. 1639) would create pathways to legal permanent residence for foreign students in the STEM fields of study. Although there are provisions in this legislation for undergraduate students, the emphasis has been on students obtaining advanced degrees. This report will be updated as warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the policies and legislation for foreign students in the U.S. as of December 2007. Topics discussed include policies on foreign student visa which has three catgeories such as the F visas for foreign students, M visas for vocational study and J visas for cultural exchange, the duration of status visa, and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

The article focuses on the policies and legislation for foreign students of higher education institutions in the U.S. Topics discussed include the application and issuance of visas, the new pathways to permanent residence, and the Immigration Act of 1924. Information regarding the security and tracking measures for foreign students is also provided.

Five years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by foreign nationals -- including several terrorists on students visas -- the security concerns over foreign student visas are being weighed against competitiveness concerns. Potential foreign students, as well as all aliens, must satisfy Department of State (DOS) consular officers abroad and immigration inspectors upon entry to the United States that they are not ineligible for visas under the so-called "grounds for inadmissibility" of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which include security and terrorist concerns. The consular officers who process visa applicants are required to check the consolidated Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) before issuing any visa. In part because of these security measures, student visa debates have expanded to include both security and market-based discussions. Higher education institutions in the United States are concerned over their ability to attract the numbers and quality of foreign students, and whether the post- September 11 security measures impede the entry of potential students into the U.S. education system. The fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) increasingly rely on foreign students, and these fields hold a top priority with most research institutions. Furthermore, the U.S. economy has a high demand for the skill-sets produced in these fields of study, and the STEM students often provide a major link between the academic community and the labor market. Consequently many groups in higher education and the private sector are seeking to expand pathways for foreign students to emigrate. All nonimmigrant students are issued visas from one of three categories, and are monitored and tracked by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The three visa categories used by foreign students are F visas for academic study; M visas for vocational study; and J visas for cultural exchange. The numbers admitted have more... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Five years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by foreign nationals--including several terrorists on students visas--the security concerns over foreign student visas are being weighed against competitiveness concerns. Potential foreign students, as well as all aliens, must satisfy Department of State (DOS) consular officers abroad and immigration inspectors upon entry to the United States that they are not ineligible for visas under the so-called "grounds for inadmissibility" of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which include security and terrorist concerns. The consular officers who process visa applicants are required to check the National Counterterrorism Center's (NCTC) automated lookout systems before issuing any visa. In part because of these security measures, student visa debates have expanded to include both security and market-based discussions. Higher education institutions in the United States are concerned over their ability to attract the numbers and quality of foreign students, and whether the post-September 11 security measures impede the entry of potential students into the U.S. education system. The fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) increasingly rely on foreign students, and these fields hold a top priority with most research institutions. Furthermore, the U.S. economy has a high demand for the skill-sets produced in these fields of study, and the STEM students often provide a major link between the academic community and the labor market. Consequently many groups in higher education and the private sector are seeking to expand pathways for foreign students to emigrate. All nonimmigrant students are issued visas from one of three categories, and are monitored and tracked by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The three visa categories used by foreign students are F visas for academic study; M visas for vocational study; and J visas for cultural exchange. The numbers admitted have more than doubled over the past two decades. In FY1979, the total number of foreign student and cultural exchange visas issued by DOS consular officers was 224,030 and comprised 4% of all nonimmigrant visas issued. In FY2005, DOS issued 565,790 visas to F, J, and M nonimmigrants, making up 10.5% of all nonimmigrant visas issued. The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) aims to manage the tracking and monitoring of foreign students. Participation in the SEVIS program is now mandatory for all higher education institutions enrolling foreign students. Issues and legislation related to foreign students continue to arise. The funding and English-language competency of foreign students have raised concerns with some universities, advocacy groups, and other observers. Additionally, some recent legislation has focused on attracting foreign students in STEM fields. Legislation passed in the Senate (S. 2611) would create pathways to citizenship for foreign students in the STEM fields of study. Although there are provisions in this legislation for undergraduate students, the major focus has been on students obtaining advanced degrees. This report will be updated as warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the policies and legislations covering foreign nationals on student visas in the U.S. The U.S. Department of State (DoS) consular officers and immigrant inspectors are focusing on security concerns for ineligible visas based on grounds for inadmissibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The heightened security concerns over foreign student visas came after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by foreign nationals.

The article discusses the policies and legislation pertaining to foreign students in the U.S. It notes that the security concerns over foreign student visas are being supplanted by competitiveness concerns after the terrorist attacks in the U.S. by foreign nationals on student visas. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) consular officers abroad and immigration inspectors in the U.S. are vigilant on grounds for inadmissibility to seek education from higher education institutions in the U.S.

The September 11 terrorist attacks by foreign nationals -- including several terrorists on student visas -- have prompted a series of questions about foreign students in the United States and the extent to which the U.S. government monitors their admission and presence in this country. The arrival of letters on March 11, 2002, in which the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) notified a flight school that two September 11 terrorists had been approved for foreign student visas further heightened concerns about lax enforcement of immigration laws. Some advocate closer scrutiny of foreign students entering and studying in the United States, asserting that foreign students are the category of aliens most likely to include spies and terrorists. Others warn that this emphasis on foreign students as a main security and terrorist risk is misplaced and that such scrutiny may lead to excessive government monitoring without reducing the risk of terrorism. Potential foreign students, as well as all aliens, must satisfy Department of State (DOS) consular officers abroad and immigration inspectors upon entry to the United St at es that they are not ineligible for visas under the so-called "grounds for inadmissibility" of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which include security and terrorist concerns. The consular officers who process visa applicants are required to check DOS's automated lookout systems before issuing any visa. In FY2000, DOS identified 181 potential nonimmigrants (i.e., foreign nationals coming temporarily) as inadmissible because of security or terrorist concerns. The three visa categories used by foreign students are: F visas for academic study; M visas for vocational study; and J visas for cultural exchange. The numbers admitted have more than doubled over the past 2 decades. In FY1979, the total number of foreign student and cultural exchange visas issued by DOS consular officers was 224,030 and comprised 4% of all nonimmigrant visas issued. In FY2000, DOS issued 589,368 visas to F, J, and M nonimmigrants, making up 8% of all nonimmigrant visas issued. In 1996, Congress enacted a provision that established a foreign student monitoring system and required educational institutions to participate as a condition of continued approval to enroll foreign students. The USA Patriot Act (P.L. 107-56) includes provisions to expand the foreign student tracking system and authorizes appropriations for the foreign student monitoring system, which previously had been funded through $95 fees paid by the foreign students. In May, the President signed the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act (P.L. 107-173, H.R. 3525), which increased the monitoring of foreign students and closed perceived loopholes. P.L. 107-296, the law establishing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) transfers almost all of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) functions to two new bureaus in DHS: the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Bureau of Border Security, with the latter charged with maintaining the foreign student tracking system. Oversight of the monitoring system's implementation may come up in the 108th Congress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The events of September 11, 2001 brought the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to the forefront of the nation's attention. Although all 19 hijackers entered the country legally, three overstayed their visas. And, on March 11, 2002, the then-INS sent student visa notifications for two of the (now deceased) 19 hijackers to the aviation school they attended, provoking an intensification of long-standing criticism of the former INS for weak management controls, among other things. An underlying theme of criticism concerned what many believed were overlapping and unclear chains of command with respect to the former INS's service and enforcement functions. There appeared to be a consensus among the Administration, Congress, and commentators that the immigration system, primarily INS, was in need of restructuring. There also appeared to be a consensus among interested parties that the former INS's two main functions -- service and enforcement -- needed to be separated. Proposals in the 107th Congress to restructure the former INS centered on separating the service and enforcement functions either by keeping INS intact and creating two separate bureaus to carry out the functions, or by dismantling INS and reassigning the functions to DOJ and other agencies or a newly created department of homeland security. While separating the two main functions would create a clear chain of command and increase accountability, several questions are raised. Are these functions operationally separable or interdependent? Will both functions receive equal attention and resources? How will separating the main functions address the fragmentation of immigrant-related functions across INS and other federal agencies? How will the separate entities expeditiously share information? There has also been some discussion of merging the agencies responsible for border patrol and inspections under one agency. Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge had proposed merging at least three agencies that are responsible for providing border security into a "super agency." Several pieces of legislation were introduced that would have consolidated several agencies that have border security-related functions into a newly created agency. All of these proposals would have addressed concerns of overlap in functions, and related duplication of efforts; lack of communication and coordination of efforts; and the rivalry that reportedly exists between INS and agencies with similar responsibilities. The proposals, however, did not address concerns about the need for greater information sharing between the immigrant service and immigration enforcement functions. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296) was signed into law on November 25, 2002. The Act transfers INS' immigration service and enforcement functions to a new DHS into two separate Bureaus. The visa issuance function remains at DOS' Consular Affairs, however, the Secretary of DHS will have authority over visa issuance regulations. Other immigration functions are either transferred to the Department of Health and Human Service or remain in DOJ. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on early day motions (EDMs) in the House of Commons based on education development. Topics discussed include refusal of visas due to allegations of cheating in the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC); list of sponsors for EDMs that involves Stephen Timms, Ruth Cadbury, Keith Vaz, and Mike Grapes; and approval of 13 members of parliament .

The article offers information on various issues related to the House of Lords in Great Britain in March 2011. It states that the Grand Committee report on Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 2011 has been moved by Lord David Anthony Freud on March 2. Furthermore, the statement given by Earl Attlee on student visa system and the reply of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools, Lord Hill of Oareford on the question regarding transport policy in universities are discussed.

The article features reports of government officials in Great Britain on the number of foreign students who face delays in beginning their higher education in England and Wales because of the delay in processing their visas.

The article discusses the eligibility of the foreign medical graduates (FMGs) to study medical education and training in the U.S. through the J-1 nonimmigrant visas and apply for foreign residency requirement after studying in the country.

The article focuses on the debates related to further education and higher education that were held at the House of Lords in Great Britain. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff asked about the proposal to change the length of student visas issued by the Border Agency. Baroness Greengross initiated a debate on the subject of calling attention to the case for maximizing the talent and skills available to the nation to ensure its future economic prosperity.

The article focuses on the statement made by Home Secretary Theresa May on March 22, 2011 regarding student visa system in Great Britain. According to May, while the previous government offers a quality education for overseas students, the student visa system has become the symbol of abuse immigration system. May suggests that students who want to study in Great Britain should be able to speak English and to establish that they are coming for education purpose and for employment opportunities.