This is a reminder for our monthly CCIE Education-Abroad Working Group meeting on Thursday Oct. 16 at 4:10. (please note the time as I will be coming from class.).
Our Special Guest Speaker is Christian Alyea from Campus Community who will talk about “GLOBAL 360: Scalable, Inclusive Global Learning with Sustainable Access.”
One of my favorite parts of my study abroad trip was building close connections with my classmates while navigating a completely new environment together. We grew closer each day, and I made friendships that I know will last a lifetime — I’m already planning a summer trip with one of my closest friends from the program!
Study Abroad Association partners with colleges and universities across the U.S. to create customized, faculty-led study abroad programs designed to enrich the classroom experience with hands-on learning around the world. Our programs are flexible, affordable, and fully supported from the early design phase through to on-the-ground logistics abroad.
Ask anyone outside of South Korea about Jeju Island, and chances are, they won’t have heard of it. But if, like so many of our students, they have become swept up in the international wave of Korean culture with K-dramas or K-pop, then they will definitely know Jeju.
This initiative, fully funded by a consortium of The Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) with support from AIFS Abroad and the Gertz-Pellicane Foundation and facilitated by The Forum, is designed to increase the capacity for community colleges to develop education abroad programs and to develop a workforce with a global perspective by providing comprehensive, wraparound support.
When Clarissa Treviño set off for Japan, she knew she was stepping into a world very different from her own. What she didn’t know was how deeply the experience would challenge her, inspire her, and reshape the way she approached new opportunities.
The Community College Education Abroad Working Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. This month, we will have no guest speaker. This will give everyone an opportunity to share updates and to discuss future topics of interest.
I hope to see everyone there
Rosalind
Campus Community is dedicated to increasing global engagement at community colleges and to customizing solutions that reflect the unique needs of each institution. This commitment ensures that colleges of all sizes can expand access to global learning in ways that align with their mission and best serve their students.
Check out our 2026 Study Abroad Programs for the latest updates and programs being offered through California Community Colleges. You may also visit our Promote Your
Join SafeAbroad on September 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET for SafeAbroad’s Global Intelligence Briefing and September 26, 2025 at 12 PM ET for a productive conversation on Safety on Independent Travel: Guiding Students Beyond the Program Bubble.
This month, SafeAbroad analysts examined the implications of recent anti-LGBTQ+ laws and constitutional amendments in Hungary to produce the forecast report LGBTQ+ Demonstration Ban in Hungary.
Have concerns about increased scrutiny at the U.S. border, especially in the midst of recent immigration policy shifts? This month, SafeAbroad analysts compiled a comprehensive Traveler Re-Entry Into the United States guide
Behold, the Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. This Zen Buddhist temple is surrounded by a “mirror” pond, named for its still water that reflects like a mirror.
The session held on June 5, 2025 was titled: “Wearing Too Many Hats: Community College Education Abroad Leadership Duties & Responsibilities”. It was an engaging virtual session designed for community college professionals working in international education. This session explored the critical roles and responsibilities of education abroad leaders at U.S. community colleges and explored findings from a recent CCIE survey…
Dr. Donald R. Culton was the first-full-time administrator for international education at a California community college and laid the groundwork for community college study abroad that expanded opportunities for more students to have an internationalized experience.
AMOUNT: Each scholarship will be up to $ 500. The number of awards and amount of awards will be determined by the CCIE scholarship committee. Please note that only colleges current with their dues can apply.
CCIE hosts two institutional grants annually. The purpose of the grant is to provide start-up funding for institutions wanting to either create a new international program or augment an existing international program. Grants can target any type of international education including funding for international student programs, virtual programs, internationalization at home programs, and education abroad programs. Award recipients will help to create a new cohort of CCIE international education mentors. CCIE Institutional Grants will be up to $ 2,500 each and will be competitively awarded to CCIE members current with their dues. Please note that only colleges current with their dues can apply.
A new and exciting research initiative is underway to support and highlight international education at community colleges across the United States. Led by Dr. Melissa Whatley and her research team at William & Mary, the Community College International Education Research Initiative aims to strengthen the field through comprehensive data collection and analysis.
Greetings from Vietnam! Following the success of our May 15th webinar on overseas study trends among young Vietnamese and shifting attitudes among students and parents in today’s volatile, hypercompetitive landscape, Capstone is excited to present a follow-up session devoted to practical recruitment strategies.
Presentation by Global Citizenship Alliance – Empowering the Next Generation of Global Citizens, Reza Fakhari, Ph.D., President & CEO
Global Citizenship Alliance (GCA) was founded in 2015 as a non-profit in the U.S. Recognized as a legal entity in Austria. Began with input and support from U.S. community college leaders.
Responding to the need of community colleges for short-term international experiences for students.
Before the semester ends and everyone takes off for their well-deserved summer vacation, we would like to remind you that this year’s 2025 CCCFLC Conference will be held online via Zoom on Saturday, October 18th.
As many of you know, NAFSA is gathering case reports of visa revocations, SEVIS record terminations, or other enforcement actions against international students, scholars, faculty, and staff. You may submit these reports anonymously. You can report your cases HERE.