LRB-3544/1
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2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE
December 7, 2007 - Introduced by Senators Cowles, Hansen and A. Lasee,
cosponsored by Representatives
Montgomery, A. Ott, Nelson and Van Roy.
Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR72,1,2
1Relating to: recognizing and encouraging international education as an essential
2component of the future of this state.
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Whereas, international education is a critical component of higher education
4in this state, contributing to the economy of the state and to a diverse college
5environment in which both academic and extracurricular programs are enhanced;
6and
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Whereas, international education is critical to promoting a broadened world
8view among the students of this state, thereby preparing those students for life and
9work in the global economy, and to creating a diverse academic environment through
10the exchange of scholars and students between countries, thereby building the
11foundation for future business success; and
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Whereas, higher education should emphasize international education,
13including foreign language instruction and study abroad, in order to ensure that
14graduates have the cross-cultural skills that are necessary to function effectively in
15the global work force; and
SJR72,2,4
1Whereas, the Wisconsin legislature recognizes the social importance of cultural
2awareness, the need to promote study abroad programs that serve the students of
3this state, and the economic significance of international students who come to this
4state for the educational opportunities provided by this state; and
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Whereas, the economic gain for this state as a result of hosting international
6students and their families is estimated to have exceeded $151,902,000 in the
72005-06 academic year, and a strategy at the state and national level is needed to
8ensure this country's status as a magnet for international students and scholars; and
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Whereas, the economy of this state is inextricably tied to the rest of the world,
10and state economic development depends upon a deliberate strategic development
11plan that includes recognition of the role of international education in all its facets;
12and
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Whereas, heightened cultural awareness is critical to this country's national
14interests and is a critical component of its foreign policy, and the colleges and
15universities of this state play a key role in promoting that cultural awareness by
16developing foreign language skills and foreign area expertise through foreign
17language study, study abroad programs, and faculty exchange programs; and
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Whereas, the national security, economic interests, and global competitiveness
19of this country depend significantly on this country's ability to provide future leaders
20who have had the best education possible; now, therefore, be it
SJR72,3,2
21Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin
22legislature recognizes that international education is an essential component of the
23future of this state and supports and encourages students and faculty to promote
24international education as a part of the curricular and extracurricular life at the
1state's colleges and universities to ensure that students, as future leaders, are
2prepared to meet the challenges of a global society.
