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
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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 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 is continuing to expand its library of virtual global learning content in its 360 GLE™ (Global Learning Experiences).
CAORC’s Faculty Development Seminars are fully funded two-week, overseas seminars that are open to community college.