The Current State of Global Engagement within U.S. Jesuit Institutions: Challenges and Opportunities
Document Type
Scholarship
Abstract
Jesuit education aims to cultivate global citizens who actively engage with the world and champion social justice. As economic and social ties grow increasingly interconnected, Jesuit institutions need to develop innovative international learning opportunities for students. In this study, using publicly available IIE Open Doors data from the past two decades, we assess international student enrollment and study abroad initiatives at U.S. Jesuit institutions and compare these metrics against national trends. The results suggest that U.S. Jesuit institutions have substantial potential to invest in and reap the benefits of global engagement. Grounded in the Jesuit mission and the Inspirational Paradigm for Jesuit Business Education, we analyze key factors that hinder and support Jesuit institutions in advancing their global engagement efforts. This study provides statistical insights into the current state of global engagement within U.S. Jesuit institutions and offers transferable examples on promoting Jesuit education on the global stage.
Recommended Citation
Yan, Han and Lu, Lin.
"The Current State of Global Engagement within U.S. Jesuit Institutions: Challenges and Opportunities."
Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal Vol. 14:
No.
2
(2025)
.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15365/2164-7666.1505
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/jhe/vol14/iss2/5
