The Chronicle: Colloquy: The question

THE QUESTION

Ever since the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, some members of Congress have pushed for new restrictions on student visas and new efforts to monitor foreign students in the United States. Many higher-education officials have worried that the proposals would restrict enrollments and discourage students whom Americans should welcome. College officials have also worried that they would face additional costs because of some of the proposals. At the same time, some academics have worried that opposing the ideas would be foolish at a time of increased national concern about how easy it was for terrorists to enter the country. In what ways, if any, should the federal government change how it grants student visas and monitors foreign students in the United States? Would any of the proposals currently being debated harm American colleges that enroll foreign students? How should colleges respond to the proposals?

For further information, see these background articles:

Senator Backs Away From Plan for Moratorium on Student Visas (10/19/2001)
Senators Say They Expect Foreign Students, Colleges to Help Pay for New Monitoring System (10/15/2001)

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