William Brustein has been selected as one of only 20 founding members of the newly created National Academy for International Education and was part of a small group chosen to assist in its formation. The Institute of International Education has just recently launched the Academy and intends it to be the first learned honorary society dedicated to international higher education.
Brustein serves as special assistant to WVU President Gee on global affairs issues and provides guidance on international enrollment efforts. He joined WVU in 2016 as vice president for global strategy and international affairs and helped develop and establish WVU’s global strategy. Under his leadership the University was awarded the Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Partnerships and the Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization, the two most prestigious awards in international education
“Since I convened William and colleagues more than two years ago, they have been working tirelessly to develop the vision, mission and values of the Academy with the goal of bringing together a group of diverse people, varied perspectives, and courageous thinking to chart a new course for international education,” said Allan Goodman, IIE president and chief executive officer.
According to IIE, the Academy will be an honorary society and a think tank aiming to “recognize outstanding individuals who have made a significant contribution to international education, and it will provide a space for these individuals to discuss, collaborate and publish on the increasing role of international education within the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education.”