International education programs; encouraging higher educ. institutions to enhance opportunities. (HJ128)

Introduced By

Del. Dave Nutter (R-Christiansburg) with support from co-patron Del. David Poisson (D-Sterling)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Resolution; encouraging international education programs. Encourages the Commonwealths public institutions of higher education to enhance opportunities for international educational programs. The Commonwealths institutions of higher education are encouraged to (i) develop courses of study, academic programs, and enrichment opportunities to increase student understanding of global issues and cultural differences; (ii) promote courses in foreign languages to prepare students to seek careers in a global marketplace and enhance their understanding of other countries; (iii) provide opportunities for students in all majors to participate in programs to study abroad to enrich their academic training, intercultural perspectives, and personal development; (iv) provide opportunities for domestic and international students to interact effectively and routinely to share their views, perceptions, and experiences; and (v) develop innovative public education programs, methods, and venues to explore global issues and world cultures. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/08/2008Committee
01/08/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 078376436
01/08/2008Referred to Committee on Rules
02/12/2008Left in Rules