Akindele Ogunleye

Background

About Akindele Ogunleye

Worked at the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the research and training arm of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Abuja, Nigeria. I have completed a doctoral degree in educational leadership and administration, with an Ed.D. at the University of Texas at El Paso. Researched on Study Abroad and how effective study abroad programs transform U.S. students in a radically globalizing world. Study Abroad creates the opportunity for students to develop intercultural competence in cultures that are alien to them, as more people in recent times are moving and living in countries other than their country of birth. Study abroad can help students develop competence in cultural sensitivities, and tolerance for ambiguity, and engage in global awareness to remain relevant in global contexts. Study Abroad has the potential to position the U.S. to champion international relations and maintain global leadership as long as the proponents of study abroad are well aligned with the internationalization goals of Institutions of higher education.