NC Vice-President, International Sean Coote has seen firsthand how internationalization in the college sector has evolved from a simple add-on into a strategic necessity. He shares his insight in an opinion piece posted by The Pie News on September 17: Regional colleges, global impact: why international strategies matter more than ever.
Coote described how a comprehensive global strategy should encompass more than just student recruitment, and integrate education, research, workforce development, and local engagement. He explained how NC’s approach built institutional resilience, fostered community prosperity, and equipped graduates with essential global competencies. For colleges to remain relevant in a changing world, Coote concluded that local relevance and global engagement should be viewed as inseparable.
