CCIE – California Colleges for International Education

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FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES CHAPTER DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES

[Washington, DC, February 20, 2024] – The Fulbright Association (FA) recently
established a chapter dedicated to U.S. community colleges. Founded in 1977, FA is
the national membership association of Fulbright grantees. Currently the association is organized through 57 chapters representing around 6,500 Fulbright alumni. Though
most chapters are geographically situated, the Community Colleges Chapter of the
Fulbright Association is an affinity chapter that meets virtually to encourage membership
from across the country.

How is Chat GPT Impacting International Education? (Credit: Gateway International Group)

Explore the realm of generative AI in international higher education by downloading the first instalment of our 3-part series. This light-hearted approach provides insights into how AI transforms international enrolment management, education abroad, and student services.

Enhancing Student Support: Leveraging Data and AI in Higher Education (Credit: Gateway International Group)

The guide explores how higher education institutions use data and AI to enhance student support and engagement, featuring examples from a Chronicle case study. It highlights personalized outreach, streamlined enrollment processes, and individualized support through CRM software. Additionally, it underscores AI’s role in analyzing data and predicting student engagement, ultimately strengthening institution-student connections.

SIS- Siena Intercultural Studies (Italy) – Study Abroad Focus

SIS offers Study Abroad opportunities in Belgium and Italy, which come complete with courses (2-6 weeks, a semester or full year), internships and host family or dormitory residency. SIS also offers programs in these subjects in English too (faculty-led, individual students, small groups, etc.). Know that ALL programs are completely customizable!

Gazelle International: Virtual Exchange

CLICK (“Collaborative Learning for International Capabilities and Knowledge”) exchange system enables campus and faculty partners to connect classrooms and students across countries by tapping the power of curriculum, creativity and collaboration.

Spring Semester 2024 CCIE Don Culton Study Abroad Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the recipients of the Spring Semester 2024 CCIE Don Culton Study Abroad Scholarship. The recipients are;

Nataly Lopez from Santa Barbara City College who will study in Florence

Atalia Finley from Santa Barbara City College who will study in Florence

Alannah Cetti from Santa Barbara City College who will study in Florence

DONALD R. CULTON STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Report on Activities from Orange Coast College 2023 CCIE Institutional Grant (submitted by Karen Baker)

Thank you so much for the CCIE scholarship in support of developing the Coastal Survey of Scotland study abroad program offered at Orange Coast College. Three faculty members in the marine science department spent two weeks in June 2023 identifying sites to visit as well possible accommodation choices for our program scheduled for summer of 2024.

Happy Solar New Year from Vietnam

Here’s the January 2024 Update from Vietnam from Mark A. Ashwill, Ph.D

Warm greetings from Vietnam! I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a Happy, Healthy, Successful, & Peaceful New Year! For those of us in Vietnam and elsewhere, the countdown continues to the Lunar New Year, or Tết, on February 10th.

1st CC-EA meeting on Thursday Jan. 18 at 4:00 pm

Hi everyone and wishes for a very Happy and Healthy New Year! I want to remind everyone that we have our 1st CC-EA meeting on Thursday Jan. 18 at 4:00 pm. I hope that you can all attend. 

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