AIFS is first study abroad provider from the United States to sign the CANIE Accord.
CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Educators) is a grassroots initiative formed by international education practitioners from around the world who recognize the importance of stepping up and taking action on climate change. The CANIE Accord is designed to strengthen and accelerate the international education sector’s response to the global climate crisis.
The 11th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar will soon be announced. The seminar is the only faculty seminar based in Washington, DC that addresses issues of peace, conflict resolution, war, security, diplomacy, social justice, human rights, and international affairs designed specifically for community college professionals.
College of Global Engagement, Kansai Gaidai University, Japan: An exciting transfer opportunity for community college students to receive a B.A. degree from a Japanese university
Three California community colleges students from American River College, Foothill College, and Riverside College were accepted to participate in the Community College Global Affairs Fellowship (CCGAF) in Washington, DC in Summer 2023 from May 30 – August 16. These finalists were among 30 fellows chosen out of over 140 exemplary applicants. CCGAF is a fully paid summer enrichment and mentorship program that seeks to expand access to global education opportunities and international affairs careers.
MiraCosta College is the recipient of the 2022 CCIE Institutional Grant. With their funding, they created a Co-curricular Virtual International Exchange: Umoja – ESCO-IGES Burkina Faso.
Orange Coast College proposes to have the Marine Science Department develop a program with three marine science study abroad classes at St. Andrew’s University in Scotland. By creating an abroad program to Scotland, we are supporting OCC’s mission to provide innovative programs and services that support foundational skills and lifelong learning for our students.
The CCIE Education Abroad Working Group will meet on Thursday June 22 at 4:00 pm. For the past few years, this monthly working group has talked about re-starting education abroad, virtual international education programs and internships, and internationalization at home initiatives. The June special speaker is Carola Smith
Spring Applications DUE: December 11, 2023 by 5:00 pm/Pacific Summer Applications DUE: March 31, 2024 by 5:00 pm/Pacific 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 […]
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.
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