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Impact of COVID-19 on Agency of Community College DSOs!–Seeking Participants for Dissertation Study
Stacye Fraser Thompson is conducting a research study to explore how Designated School Officials (P/DSO) have been impacted by Covid-19 in their ability to perform their job duties.
2022 – Economic Benefit of California CC International Students
For every eight international students, one U.S. job is created and supported by spending occurring in the higher education, dining, accommodation, retail, transportation, telecommunications, and health insurance sectors
Ray Vernon 1948-2022
It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Ray Vernon, founder of Accent Global Learning.
For over three decades, Ray was more than an innovative leader in the field of international higher education, he was a changemaker.
Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship Applications Will Open December 1
In advance of the CIEE Annual Conference in Seoul, Pathways to Peace, November 8-10, I want to share an exciting update on CIEE’s leading program designed
CCIE Welcomes Dr. Edward Bush as New Vice President-Northern California
Dr. Edward Bush, College President at Cosumnes River College, has accepted the position of Vice-President, Northern California. Dr. Edward Bush began his role as the
Upcoming Programs through U.S. Department of State
November 15: The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion group-based program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges
CCIE on #GivingTuesday
2023 will be an exciting year as we re-imagine international education for our community colleges. CCIE wants to extend sincere thanks to all of you
CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Educators) – AIFS
CAINEAIFS Abroad is pleased to announce its continued commitment to mitigate our impact on climate change. AIFS Abroad is the first study abroad provider from
Capstone Announces Spring 2023 StudyGlobal Education Fairs in Vietnam!
On the heels of a successful fall fair series, Capstone Education is pleased to announce its spring 2023 StudyGlobal Education Fairs in Vietnam, a unique opportunity for
Bootcamps 2023 – Community College in France
We are pleased to present the new Bootcamps for summer 2023! The Bootcamps are a great opportunity for community college students to study-abroad in France, learn about sustainability, and broaden their
2023 IDEAS Grant Competition – Request for Proposals
The U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS Program is pleased to announce the launch of its 2023 IDEAS grant competition, which assists U.S. colleges and universities
MiraCosta CCIE Institutional Grant Final Report
MiraCosta CCIE Final Institutional Grant Report – 10-17-22 We are truly grateful for the meaningful support we have received from CCIE which has helped us
University Virtual Transfer Fair for International Students
Please share with international students studying in Community Colleges interested in transferring to a 4-Year University – https://www.accelevents.com/e/uvtf22
Call for Proposals – Assessment and Evaluation in Community College/Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Education Abroad
Community college education abroad has existed for over sixty years and, while the number of U.S. community colleges that offer education abroad is low compared to universities, it is clear that international programming thrives in this context. Please send the abstract for consideration to Guest Editor Melissa Whatley, melissa.whatley@sit.edu, with the subject line “Frontiers CC/TVET Proposal” by November 28, 2022 for full consideration
Open Call for the Treasurer Position
Term Length: 3-5 years
Leadership Role: It is preferred that the Treasurer be an acting Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, President or Vice-President of a California community college and/or District. The CCIE Treasurer appoints a staff member to complete required work.
ISA Ireland
The next professional development program in Ireland will take place April 20-26, 2023. Information is : https://isaireland.com/professional-development/ and we will be taking early-bird registrations until December 1 2022.
CASE Applications are Open
We are delighted to announce that the CASE: Community, Activism, and Social Entrepreneurship Program is now accepting applicants for our very first cohort. This program is exclusively for students at 2-year institutions or students seeking 2-year non-baccalaureate degrees at 4-year institutions.
Most international students want to stay in the U.S.
FWD.us, the pro-immigration,bipartisan lobbying group, has released a new report on international students that show most of them (73%) would like to stay in the U.S. following graduation, with more than a third (38%) wishing to stay for four years or more.
CCIE Moving Forward: Celebrating our Member Colleges
CCIE is creating a Celebration to Moving Forward platform for the CCIE web-site that celebrates the work done by our Member Colleges. Information will share current and future programs, activities, and awards. Please share any unique programs that your college offers. Please send your response to Rosalind Raby at rabyrl@aol.com
CCCFLC Announces their 30 Year Anniversary Conference!
The CCFLC conference is a free event hosted by Mt. San Antonio College. The conference will be in-person and held at Mt. SAC on Saturday, October 22nd, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CCIE-EA Working Group (Minutes and Next Meeting)
CCIE members have been meeting virtually to talk about issues related to education abroad. The next Education Abroad Working Group will be held October 20, 2022 from 4:00 – 5:00. ALL CCIE members are welcome to attend. Please email Rosalind for the ZOOM invitation (rabyrl@aol.com)
Study Abroad Association offers a sneak peek of Ghana 360 GLE™
Study Abroad Association is continuing to expand its library of virtual global learning content in its 360 GLE™ (Global Learning Experiences).
CAORC’s Faculty Development Seminars
CAORC’s Faculty Development Seminars are fully funded two-week, overseas seminars that are open to community college.
French Embassy Community College Program
The French Embassy will organize an online French for Professional Purposes training for teachers of French in Community Colleges. https://frenchhighereducation.org/french-for-professional-purposes/workshops/10997-introduction-methodology-french-specific This training is a hands-on
About CCIE: Mission and Vision Statements
CCIE DESCRIPTION California community colleges have supported international education since the late 1960s. Since 1984, CCIE, California Colleges for International Education (CCIE), a non-profit consortia
SAA Offers a Sneak Peek of their Colombia 360 GLE™!
Study Abroad Association (SAA) will soon be launching the newest location in their 360 GLE™ (Global Learning Experiences)! The Colombia interactive virtual learning materials are
Fulbright Applicant Webinars
As the deadlines approach for Fulbright applications for the 2023-24 program year, the IIE Fulbright team is holding frequent webinars addressing questions for applicants and
Global Inclusion Conference and Global Student Leadership Summit
Global Inclusion Conference and Global Student Leadership Summit, sponsored by Diversity Abroad has two events in San Francisco in October. Early-Bird registration for Global Inclusion
Gun violence: An international educator’s moral quandary
Mark A Ashwill UniversityWorldNews: 18 July 2022https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20220718105855358Please Note: Mark Ashwill is a frequent contributor to CCIE Updates Shortly after arriving in the US in late
Internationals behind quarter of US billion-dollar startups
Sophie Hogan. PieNews July 26, 2022https://thepienews.com/news/us-quarter-billion-dollar-startups/?mc_cid=e2367510dc&mc_eid=40c6b95a0c One quarter of US billion-dollar companies have a founder who attended a US university as an international student, according