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29th Oct 2011

Are US universities getting more cautious about offshore campuses?

The past decade has seen considerable interest among American colleges in opening satellite campuses offshore. But the realities on the ground, along with some high-profile failures, resistant faculty, and economic challenges at home have American educators thinking twice these days. Are we now entering an era of partnerships starting at the departmental or school level where the home university is less invested but also has an easier exit strategy if things go sideways? See "New caution for US universities overseas" at seattlepi.com

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