HEIS News, December 2025

Letter from the Chair

Dr. Matthew Allen, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Re-Imagining the University in a Time of Uncertainty

Dr. Daniel Clausen, Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies, Japan

The 2020s have been characterized by a surge of complex challenges, including pandemics, environmental crises, technological disruptions, and political polarization, to name just a few. Given that disruptions are only likely to increase, how can university educators and universities adapt? This short essay returns to the idea of the university and explores potential answers to this question. 

Community as Curriculum: Expanding TESOL Education Through Local Partnerships

Dr. Andrew Blick and Lisa Brisbois, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, USA

The Western Washington University TESOL Program has faced challenges with reductions of campus-based English language education programs, changes to community-based partner programming, and shifting student interests. As a result, we have worked to create a dynamic program that is responsive to the changing landscape of English language education, centering our program on community-engagement and student-centered learning experiences.

Meet the Member Zarrina Salieva

HEIS Global ELT Webinar Series