“These countries are upgrading their own higher education systems to keep top students home,” says Johnson.
The report recommends coordinating efforts of the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, State, Commerce and Education.
NAFSA also says the current U.S. immigration system lacks the flexibility to be in touch with current trends in international education. The organization has also mentioned in previous reports that universities and the private sector have equally important roles to play.
“The British have been successful because of a common recruitment policy, but schools are competitive here,” says Johnson. “Universities need to find ways to cooperate for mutual benefits.”
Since the private sector needs a competent and multicultural work force, businesses need to contribute as well.
“But if the government were to take more active leadership, if the president were to articulate policy,” says Johnson, “then it would help stimulate action and everyone would perform better.”
-Shilpa Banerji
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