December 8, 2022

Earn a Professional Certification in 2023 with The Forum on Education Abroad

Next year is the year to upskill! Grow your expertise in the field of education abroad with The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad in 2023. We invite you to join your colleagues, virtually with the SIT semester course in the spring, or in person at the Accelerated Residency in June, to sharpen your skills and knowledge of the “Standards of Good Practice.”
SIT Semester Course
Earn graduate credit from SIT in addition to The Forum’s Professional Certification. Facilitated by Dr. Nick Gozik of SIT and Elon University, the Spring 2023 course is structured around an academic semester model with a revised curriculum grounded in the latest pedagogy.
Summer Accelerated Residency
During our intensive residency, you will focus on your professional development and attend all “Standards of Good Practice” workshops that make up the Professional Certification Program. By the end of the residency, you will complete the accompanying Standards Assignments. 
 
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19th Annual Conference 2023

Explore Key Education Abroad Themes at the 19th Annual Conference

With more than 60 sessions to attend (both virtually and in person), the 2023 Annual Conference in March will bring together thought leaders and newcomers alike to discuss emerging trends and common challenges in education abroad. Our 10 session focus areas include:
  • Environmental, Social, and Economic Sustainability
  • Ethics, Collaboration, and Transparency
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Health, Safety, and Well-Being
  • Mission, Goals, Strategy, and Advocacy
  • Online Global Learning
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Program Development and Management
  • Research and Data Collection
  • Student Learning and Development
Save your spot now—before the early bird deadline ends next week—to upskill, network, and share knowledge with the field’s best and the brightest!

Special thanks to our sponsors, like Diamond Sponsor IES Abroad, for their support to The Forum and the field of international education. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Register for the Annual Conference

CIBER Consortium for Education Abroad (CC/FEA): A Fully Funded Opportunity for Community Colleges
Calling all Community Colleges: The Forum is excited to share that we recently partnered with The Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) to offer the CIBER Consortium for Education Abroad (CC/FEA) to Community Colleges for free (a $3,500 value)!

This 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.

The application deadline is December 14, 2022.
 
Read More About the Program & Apply Today

Present at the 2023 Health & Safety Institute

The annual Institute for Health, Safety, Security and Risk Management is education abroad’s signature annual event focusing on the risk management issues faced daily by higher education organizations and institutions. 

Presenting at the Institute allows colleagues to explore approaches from within the field of education abroad and enhance the overall safety and security of education abroad. The deadline to submit is Friday, February 3, 2023.
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Webinar: Strengthen Curriculum Integration & Assessment of Global Learning

Join us on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, for a free webinar! Project-based learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has been increasingly global over the last 10 years, taking place in globally-focused local community organizations and place-based projects around the world. 

In this virtual session, the WPI team will:
  • share their journey mapping for students through the WPI experience,
  • highlight an ethical, community-engaged global learning framework that is a feature and mandate of the WPI curriculum,
  • and connect our integrative experience across issues of equity, inclusion, and justice. 
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Nominate a colleague for the Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award

Recognize a Colleague with a Wollitzer Award Nomination

The Forum’s Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award recognizes the exceptional contributions of administrators, faculty, and staff who have challenged and inspired others to understand and support the benefits of education abroad.

Nominees have been effective in promoting the impact of education abroad and in advancing our mission, vision, and foundational principles. The nomination deadline for the 2022 Award is January 13, 2023.
Submit a Nomination
Denison University is hiring!

Job Boost: Browse Open Positions at Denison University!


Our colleagues at Denison University currently have an available position: Director, Center for Global Programs.

Check it out, and thank you for amplifying this opportunity in your networks!
View the Job Description
Say "Hello!" to Our New Forum Members
 
Queens College, CUNY, United Planet, and World Travel Protection are our newest Forum Members! We are excited for them to become members of this dynamic community. 

Find out more about Forum Membership!
Resources for Your Week

The Second Episode of the Forum Storytellers: Global Voices Podcast Is Available Now!

Episode 2: Being brave and navigating missteps in global JEDI workGlobal Voices, Episode 2: Being brave and navigating missteps in global JEDI work

Our hosts and guests discuss the fear of making mistakes when doing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work in global education, and how we should be brave to make our work more inclusive, intentional, and accessible.

  • Host: Maggie Mahoney (University of Houston)
  • Guests: Kelly M. Holland (AIFS Abroad) and Johnny Zapata (a University of Houston student program alumni now with the Foreign Service Office at the U.S. Department of State)
  • Producer: Ryan Vonderhaar (The Ohio State University)


About the Forum Storytellers: Global Voices Series

Forum Storytellers: Global Voices aims to engage international colleagues by gathering and sharing information on experiences, perspectives, and approaches to equity, diversity, and inclusion around the world through an inclusive storytelling-based approach. Global voices will be centered from all levels of experience, expertise, and position. Learn more.

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