Theme: Critical Perspectives on Immigration Policies, International Student Security, and Geopolitical Issues Impacting International Education

Editors:

Helen Forbes-Mewett, Monash University, Australia

Cristina Alfaro, San Diego State University, USA

Krishna Bista, Morgan State University, USA

Tina Renier, UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab

The past decade has witnessed a renewed interest in the contribution of migrants’ participation in US J1 cultural exchange programs to the social, cultural, economic and political development of societies. Migration has had a positive impact on cultural diversity whereby quality education and cultural exchange programs allow students and highly skilled professionals to experience working with persons from different cultures abroad while promoting Jamaican culture (Mejia, 2023).

A gender-sensitive approach to data collection, analysis and reporting refers to who collects the data, how are the participants engaged (particularly women and girls and marginalized men and boys), where and how the data are collected. Gender-sensitive data collection is particularly important for international development planning, formulation and implementation of transformative policies at the organizational, national, regional and global levels.

        International Student Affairs and Travel Services (ISATS) Jamaica has strategically positioned itself as a thought and pragmatic leader in the local cultural exchange and travel services industry in Jamaica, as part of its five- year achievement. ISATS Jamaica remains dedicated to offering top-quality international education programs and services to a diverse and vibrant client base.