The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to announce the 2015 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design: Maja Sbahi Biehl of DIS Study Abroad in…
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Call for Proposals: Standards Institute on Health & Safety
The Forum on Education Abroad announces a call for session proposals for the 7th Annual Standards of Good Practice Institute, Beyond the Basics of Health, Safety, Security and Risk Management,…
Study Abroad: Legal and Operational Guidance Contained within the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad
William Hoye Executive Vice President, General Counsel, & COO, IES Abroad Natalie A. Mello Vice President, Member Services and Training, The Forum on Education Abroad An earlier version of this…
Forum Makes Available Special Funding for QUIP
The Forum is pleased to announce a specially-funded opportunity for member institutions to participate in a Quality Improvement Program (QUIP) review. Selected institutions must commit to complete the QUIP reviews…
2015 Undergraduate Research Award Winners Announced
In celebration of International Education Week, The Forum on Education Abroad announces the recipients of its 2015 Undergraduate Research Awards. Student: Shavonne Stanek, Oberlin College Nominating member: Oberlin College Program:…
Sponsorship Opportunity: Conference App
Put your logo directly into the hands of 1300+ conference attendees by sponsoring The Forum’s 12th Annual Conference App. From the Welcome Reception to the Closing Toast, attendees will see…
October Issue of The Forum Focus Now Available
The June issue of The Forum Focus is now available. This issue includes the following short articles: “Why Does The Forum Collect Data, and Why Should You Care?” by Brian…
Forum to Conduct Training for Ecuadorian Universities
In partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Quito and the Center for Interamerican Studies Foundation (CEDEI), The Forum is very pleased to be offering specialized training to Ecuadorian universities to…
Forum Webinar on Proposed Legislation in New York State
On Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. EDT The Forum will offer a free member webinar to discuss the latest information on a proposal in New York State to draft…
2014-2015 Annual Report Now Available
The Forum’s 2014-15 Annual Report is now available online. Learn about The Forum’s many activities, initiatives and accomplishments over the past year. Thank you to the many volunteers that contributed…
Share Your Outcomes
Willing to share more about your assessment efforts? The Outcomes Assessment and Research Committee is soliciting brief case studies to be included as resources in the OAR Toolbox. Cases need…
Apply to Become a Certification Assessor
The Forum seeks experienced senior professionals in the field of education abroad to serve as Forum Certification Assessors for the Professional Certification in Education Abroad program. Assessors will be rigorously…
Member Orientation Webinar
The Forum invites its new members to participate in A Member’s Orientation to The Forum: Programs, Projects, Services and Benefits scheduled for Friday, September 11 at 12 p.m. (EDT). Facilitated…
The Forum’s Data Committee Seeks New Members
The Forum’s Data Committee is seeking new members. The Data Committee collects quantitative and qualitative data about education abroad, including data about student participation, program characteristics, and issues and topics…
12th Annual Conference Call for Proposals
The Forum is now accepting session and workshop proposals for its 12th Annual Conference, Navigating the Intersections: The Cultures of Education Abroad. The conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia,…
June Issue of The Forum Focus Now Available
The June issue of The Forum Focus is now available. This issue includes the following short articles: “Building U.S. Education Abroad Capacity Based on Standards of Good Practice” by Brian…
Forum Council Election Results
Congratulations to the following colleagues who have been elected to The Forum Council for a 3-year term: Kelly McLaughlin, Yale University (reelected) Steve Duke, Wake Forest University (reelected) Christine Carroll,…
Donation Received from Sara’s Wish Foundation
The Forum is very pleased to announce a generous gift from Sara’s Wish Foundation that will assist colleagues from member institutions to participate in The Professional Certification in Education Abroad program….
2015 Undergraduate Research Award Nominations
The Forum is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Undergraduate Research Award. The Forum Undergraduate Research Award is an honor that showcases the most rigorous and significant undergraduate research that…
Forum Council Elections
The Nominations Committee of The Forum Council is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates for the open positions in this year’s Forum Council election: Christine Carroll, Florida State…
New Study Abroad Branch Announced at Forum Annual Conference
Assistant Secretary of State Evan Ryan announced in her plenary remarks at The Forum’s Annual Conference the creation of a new Study Abroad Branch within the U.S. Department of State’s…
5th Edition of Education Abroad Standards Now Available
The Forum on Education Abroad announces the publication of the 5th edition of the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad. Developed by the education abroad field, the Standards offer…
Forum Launches New & Improved Quality Improvement Program (QUIP)
The Forum Launches New and Improved Quality Improvement Program (QUIP) The Forum is pleased to announce that its Quality Improvement Program (QUIP) has been updated and enhanced in conjunction with…
The Forum is Selected as a Host Organization for the ACLS Public Fellows Program
The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to announce its selection as a host organization for the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Public Fellows Program, a career-building fellowship initiative…