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Senate
Resolution 1141
By:
Senator Tarver of the 22nd
ADOPTED
SENATE
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the importance of promoting international education and urging Georgia's
colleges and universities to place a high priority on international education;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
international education and activities are a critical component of higher
education in Georgia and contribute to the economy of the state and to a diverse
college environment, enhancing both academic and other programs;
and
WHEREAS,
academic and extracurricular programs that are internationally based are
critical to promoting a broadened world view and prepare Georgians for life and
work in a global society; and
WHEREAS,
international education promotes a diverse academic environment through the
exchange of scholars and students among countries and thereby creates a
foundation for future economic success; and
WHEREAS,
higher education should emphasize academic programs with an international focus,
including foreign language instruction and study abroad opportunities, in order
to ensure that graduates have the cross-cultural skills necessary to function
effectively in the global work force; and
WHEREAS,
international students and their families contributed over $14.5 billion to the
U.S. economy and over $285,928,000.00 to the Georgia economy during 2006-2007,
and Georgia must ensure its status as a magnet for international students and
scholars; and
WHEREAS,
the General Assembly recognizes the social importance of cultural awareness, the
need to promote study abroad programs that serve Georgia students, and the
economic significance of international students who come to Georgia for the
educational opportunities provided by the state.
NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body recognizes the economic,
cultural, and social importance of promoting international education at
Georgia's institutions of higher learning and urges all colleges and
universities located in the state to place a high priority on expanding current
opportunities and developing new programs in all fields of education that are
international in scope.