Here’s the latest article from Mark A. Ashwill, Ph.D. for University World News. The original title was Towards a More Inclusive Approach to International Student Advocacy.
The direction of this essay changed after some email exchanges with Fanta Aw, the new CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Her perspective is a breath of fresh air and, I hope, an indication of the enlightened leadership that she brings to that position and organization.
We are delighted to inform you that the call for applications for the 2024 edition of the Bootcamps is now open!
The Community College in France program offers Community College students the opportunity to participate in two-week summer programs in France. These Bootcamps offer high-quality courses, multi-disciplinary and project-based learning, and an enriching and supportive personal experience abroad.
We’re looking forward to International Education Week (IEW) 2023, November 13-17! IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
Calling all Community Colleges!
Community Colleges are invited to apply for the CIBER Consortium For Education Abroad (CC/FEA). Participation is FREE. The fully funded initiative is designed to increase the capacity for community colleges to develop education abroad programs and a workforce with a global perspective by providing comprehensive, wraparound support.
We are interested to learn if courses at the community college include global, international, and intercultural topics and perspectives in class readings, class discussions, class activities, and class assignments/project. There is very little current research on community college internationalization of the curriculum and this study will help to advance the field. The survey should take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete.
Mastering a foreign language is an asset in our global society and advantageous for mutual understanding across cultures and borders. Studies have shown that these upsides associated with knowing foreign languages also translate to a significant leg up in the workforce!
Registration is now open for the 11th Annual National Community College Virtual Peacebuilding Seminar. This year’s seminar will be held by Zoom Fridays, October 27 & November 3 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. ET.
Our special guest speaker is Paul Bardwil who has been designing programs to Cuba for over 20 years for community colleges, universities and other entities. Some clients include: Diablo Valley College, Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, San Diego City College, San Francisco City College, UC Berkeley, Sacramento State, UC Davis, Sonoma State, Cal State Long Beach, and more!!!.
Since our first credit summer program in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1973, we have sent well over 6,500 to destinations in Mexico, Spain, Greece, Italy, England, France, Cuba, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, the former Soviet Union, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Bali and many more.
We are about 9 weeks away from this year’s conference, held at the beautiful LA Valley College campus on Saturday, October 21st, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.