Transformational, inclusive and multicultural or empty rhetoric? Perceptions and experiences of international academic staff

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Bailey, W., Bordogna, C. ORCID: 0000-0001-5636-4135, Harvey, H., Glynn, J. and Sean, W., 2020. Transformational, inclusive and multicultural or empty rhetoric? Perceptions and experiences of international academic staff. Journal of Further and Higher Education. ISSN 0309-877X

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2020.1762848

Abstract

Using a bi-dimensional, fourfold model as a thinking tool to contemplate acculturation strategies we analyse the intercultural experience of international academic staff (IAS) in the United Kingdom higher education. The literature suggests that IAS feel undervalued as a professional group and that institutions do not capitalise on their diverse contributions. We position IAS within the strategic sphere of ethnocultural groups and the institution within the larger society. In a single case study, we analyse IAS acculturation strategies and their perceptions of how their institution accepts diversity. Findings show that IAS are willing to integrate, but do not aim to remove all traces of their own culture and values, adopting integration strategies. Their perceptions are that the larger society does not seek to segregate IAS; however, it does not provide the conditions for IAS to flourish in professional practice, especially at the early stage of transition.

Item Type:

Journal article

Publication Title:

Journal of Further and Higher Education

Creators:

Bailey, W., Bordogna, C., Harvey, H., Glynn, J. and Sean, W.

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date:

1 December 2020

ISSN:

0309-877X