Internationalization among selected HEIs in the ASEAN region: Basis for a proposed framework for an internationalized campus.

Abstract This paper identified the best practices in managing the demand for an international perspective in five selected HEIs. The study revealed that (1) internationalization is necessary for institutional growth and national economic interests; (2) selected HEIs adopted a common rationale for internationalization; and (3) internationalization of selected HEIs was partially demonstrated. The study also showed the factors that fostered or impeded the internationalization process and these are: (1) absence of articulated visions, missions, goals, and core values for internationalization; (2) lack of well-defined strategic plans for internationalization; (3) limited internal resources; and (4) lack of a supportive culture at institutional level. The study proposed a framework for creating an internationalized campus that would show how an HEI typically would grow into becoming a full participant in the global arena. Using this framework as a touchstone, academic managers could get their bearings when assessing their university's position and would have a tool for planning future directions and performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]