Challenges in Higher Education in China and the United States: A Call for International Collaboration

Abstract

Abstract Four critical areas challenging Chinese and American higher education are: enrollment, faculty development, institutional mental health and well-being, and university cooperation. To address them, we encourage Chinese and American universities to consider increasing their collaborative partnerships. Because the similarities in academic mission and administrative organization of universities in both countries far outweigh their differences, there is considerable potential for institutional and individual collaborative projects and activities. Increasing collaboration would not only advance higher education in China and the US, but it would also improve relations between the two countries. In addition, more collaboration among Chinese and American universities would have a positive impact on international higher education as well as contribute to global peace. We are grateful to the leaders in Chinese and American higher education who have contributed statements that have enriched the context and perspective of our discussion.