The Forum on Education Abroad

Therapy Abroad is one of our newest Forum members! Thank you in advance for giving them a warm welcome to the community. Curious to learn more about the benefits of Forum membership? Explore our offerings: https://lnkd.in/gpPcGd79 #educationabroad #internationaleducation #forummembers #membershipmatters

The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to share that our Opening Plenary Panel for the Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) Conference will be "Global Employer Engagement: Strategies for University Success," to be held on Monday, October 14, in Athens, Greece. https://lnkd.in/gZppvR4P During this dynamic plenary, panelists Mario Vela and Michelle Schenk of The University of Texas at San Antonio will explore the intersection of employer engagement, education abroad, and career development. Global employers from diverse industries—who will be announced closer to the conference—will share their insights on innovative strategies for collaborating with universities. This plenary's focus will be on cultivating meaningful partnerships that enhance international internships, co-ops, and consulting projects, ensuring that students develop career competencies that are essential in today’s rapidly evolving global workforce. Register for the CIGL Conference today, and join us in Athens in October: https://lnkd.in/et4P54Vu #ForumCIGL24 #workforcedevelopment #internshipsabroad #globallearning #globalemployengagement #universitysuccess

For the field of education abroad to thrive, we need innovative international education leaders who are adaptable, supportive, create strong connections and partnerships, and advocate for others and the field! Our Emerging Leader in Education Abroad digital badge is a great way to enhance your leadership credentials and stand out at your organization. Learn more and enroll today: https://lnkd.in/ggFt3hND #educationabroad #internationaleducation #emergingleader #digitalbadgeprogram

The Forum is pleased to share that Austin Peay State University is one of our new members! The Forum on Education Abroad is an institutional membership association and welcomes as members all institutions of higher learning, consortia, agencies, and organizations who are committed to improving education abroad. Members join a dynamic community that engages in thoughtful dialogue about the issues facing the field of education abroad. Find out more about becoming a member today: https://lnkd.in/eujFru63 #educationabroad #internationaleducation #forummembership #membershipmatters #forummember

📣 Four weeks until Annual Conference 2025 session proposals are due! https://lnkd.in/em8dQVEc Now is a good time to think about how you want to share your knowledge at the Annual Conference: ✔️ Modality: Decide if you'd prefer to present virtually from February 26-27, 2025, or in Toronto, Canada, from March 19-21, 2025. ✔️Presentation Style: Present during a concurrent session or at a poster session. ✔️Topic: Submit a proposal that empowers participants to move from conversation to implementation. (Visit the Call for Proposals page for a list of topics the Conference Committee is interested in!) ✔️Number of Presenters: Share your information on your own or as a panelist. Need assistance rounding out your panel? Explore the Presenter Connection: https://lnkd.in/etcqGx52 ✔️Language for Submissions: New this year, you can submit your proposals in English, Spanish, and French. (Calls for proposals are also available in each language on the website.) Share your ideas by Monday, August 19! https://lnkd.in/em8dQVEc Thanks again to our Annual Conference 2025 Committee: CJ Tremblay (Chair), Aven Anderson, Dr. Gayathri Banavara, Wil Biddle, Elaine Del Rossi, Magdalena Dieterle, Sara Gutierrez, Katherine Haan, Andy Hinnant, Sakura Hirata (RCIC), Jessie Hodgson, Alexandria Johnson, Amanda Jurden, M.Ed., Luis A Kauachi, Janine Knight-Grofe, Michael Lafleur MEd, RISIA, Chelsey Laird, Ada Lee, Whitney J. Longnecker, Daniel Lutaaya, Marco Marino, Susan McGury, Kellie McMullin, Alexandra Nichols, Destiny Oppe, M.Ed., Guanglong Pang, Mariam Raza, Ed.D., Andrea Alfonsina Rizzotti, Amanda Roshan-Rawaan, Adam Rubin, Linda Rust, Shinde Girija, Kate Simmons, Carolyn Stevenson, Maisee Thao, Popi Triantafyllidou, Sara van der Horst, Dr. Wojciech (Voytek) Wloch, Elizabeth Frohlich #ForumEA24 #educationabroad #internationaleducation #callforproposals #annualconference

Friendly reminder that scholarships are still available for The Forum's new online course, Making Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion the Standard: https://lnkd.in/gFfa-9pE We are offering 100 scholarships to education abroad professionals who work at public institutions in states where legislation prevents the institution from approving funding to enroll in our asynchronous course. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g5jk5n99 Thanks in advance for sharing with your networks! #EDIabroad #diversity #inclusion #knowthestandards #scholarshipsavailable #educationabroad #internationaleducation

Do you have a policy, resource, or procedure you're particularly proud of? Does it align with the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad? Consider submitting your resource to the Standards Toolbox: https://lnkd.in/euSs8md5 We're always on the lookout for new policies, procedures, and resources that adhere to the Standards. We are especially eager to highlight resources that address equity, diversity, and inclusion; on-site best practices; environmental sustainability; and risk management protocols. Note: Resources will be reviewed by the Standards Resource Committee. #standardsofgoodpractice #educationabroad #standardstoolbox #resources #internationaleducation #policies

We’re excited to introduce you to our plenary panel for the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Conference on Thursday, October 17: https://lnkd.in/gDNF2hv9 ⭐ Dr. David Wick (Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey) ⭐ Christiane Magnido (Middlebury C.V. Starr School, Cameroon) ⭐ Kerstin Wilsch (Middlebury C.V. Starr School, Jordan) ⭐ Jon Hutchinson (EUSA - Academic Internship Experts) Together, they will present, "Embracing and Transforming Conflict to Enhance Education Abroad Learning for All". Plenary attendees will gain insights into how they approach conflict and leave with ideas for using conflict transformation to enhance programs, host community partnerships, internships, and student learning. Check out our plenary speakers' bios and browse the plenary description before you register for the EMEA Conference in Athens, Greece, this October: https://lnkd.in/et4P54Vu #educationabroad #internationaleducation #ForumEMEA24 #plenaryannouncement #conflict #learningforall

📣 The Forum is pleased to announce Global Perspectives: Preparing for the Workforce of Tomorrow, Today, a new webinar series that allows employers to share their perspective on education abroad and how it impacts students as they enter the workforce of the future. Join us on Wednesday, August 14, at 12:00 p.m. EDT for our first webinar, Through an Employer's Eyes: Why Education Abroad Matters, virtual conversation about how and why students' future employers value education abroad: https://lnkd.in/gPhiBFBN The webinar will feature Mario Vela, Vice-Provost of Career-Engaged Learning at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA); Kate Moore, Ed.D., Co-Founder of the Global Career Center (GCC); and Melissa Torres, President & CEO of The Forum on Education Abroad. In advance of The Forum's third annual Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) Conference (which is less than three months away!), we'll dive into the employer perspective on the value of globally-focused career and workforce development opportunities. The webinar is free to members and $49 for non-members. Sign up today! #educationabroad #internationaleducation #workforcedevelopment #employerperspective #globalperspectives #internshipsabroad #globallearning #learningabroad #careerdevelopment