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.
Please join your colleagues for the Spring 2025 California Study Abroad Town Hall. This free event will be an in-person one-day format at ArtCenter College of Design, in Pasadena, with the support of their Office of Global Programs, on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Each year CalAbroad (a consortia of all the higher educational institutions in California) gets together to share ideas and focus on new and emerging topics. We are beginning to plan the program for this year, but please save the date. The event will be in Southern California. More details coming soon!
Please plan to attend the CC-EA Working Group Meeting on Thursday March 20 from 4:00 – 5:00.
Given all of the changes occurring in the educational world, this may be a good opportunity for us to learn from and with each other.
For the ZOOM invite, please contact Rosalind Raby (rabyrl@aol.com)
Capstone Education cordially invites you to participate in its annual Fall StudyGlobal Education Fairs that features four (4) cities in all three regions of Vietnam. Our fairs are open to all approved and accredited secondary and postsecondary institutions. (Note: US colleges and universities must be regionally accredited.)
Congratulations to the winners of our Summer 2025 Scholarship for Community and Technical College students! We received a record number of applications, all from strong candidates, but our chosen recipients truly demonstrated the perfect study abroad mindset. By excelling academically, embracing diversity, and dedicating themselves to personal growth, these students have invested in their future and are committed to building a better tomorrow.
Free virtual events that University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is hosting during the week of February 24th:
The Thai Way: Buddhism, Resilience, and the Power of Letting Go
Quarterly Update
This session is a great way to get caught up on USAC-related news and to ask any questions you may have.
Decoding the Basques: Myths, Language and Culture
The meeting focused on the importance of financial aid for study abroad programs, with panelists sharing their experiences and best practices from different institutions. The discussions covered topics such as managing financial aid, the use of scholarships, and the impact of federal policies on financial aid. The meeting also touched on the role of financial aid advisors in study abroad programs and the potential use of VA benefits for study abroad.