Explicating Conservative U.S. Higher Education Policies That Affect International Students (Poster 11)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Thursday 8:00 a.m.
  In Poster Session: Social Context of Education Policies, Mattering, and Praxis

Abstract

As a scholar from abroad, I am deeply alarmed by how such conservative higher education policies affect the international student community, considering how we contribute to the diversity and economy at U.S. universities. This paper will provide a critical discourse analysis of anti-DEI legislation with Ohio SB 83 as an exemplary case and with international students in mind. With this, I explicated the possible legal issues of the bill and its implications on freedom of expression and international student admissions, retention, discrimination, and student services. I aim to provide a voice and unique perspective for international students in these politically charged times in U.S. higher education.

Author

• Ionell Jay R. Terogo, The Ohio State University