Yearly Archives: 2018

The Forum is participating in International Education Week by celebrating quality education abroad and the contributions of colleagues to the field. A new issue of The Forum Focus is now available,…

In celebration of International Education Week, The Forum is pleased to announce the 2018 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design: Markus Crepaz of the University…

The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad, an award which recognizes excellence in academic work completed by undergraduate…

The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to kick off its celebration of International Education Week 2018 by announcing the inaugural winners of the New York Times inEducation Award for…

The Forum on Education Abroad’s Executive Search Committee and Board of Directors are pleased to announce Melissa Torres as The Forum’s new President and CEO. According to Enda Carroll, Chair…

Now that registration for the 15th Annual Conference is open, it’s time for you to start thinking about funding your conference participation! The Forum is pleased to offer two opportunities…

During the 4th European Conference in Prague, The Forum announced that it is now seeking proposals for hosting its 5th European Conference in October 2020. Forum member institutions and organizations…

The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to announce that Standards Update Working Group has been convened with the intent of revising the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad…

Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad is pleased to take part in Peer Review Week 2018 by recognizing all of the professionals who share their time and expertise to…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Dickinson College recently completed a successful Quality Improvement Program (QUIP) review to maintain its recognition for being in substantial conformity with the Standards…

The Forum’s Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award honors a colleague who has been remarkably effective in influencing institutions of higher learning to understand and support education abroad through the promotion…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Carolyn Lutes of Academic Programs International (API) successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Carolyn joins colleagues who have…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that the Academic Programs International (API) recently received recognition for being in substantial conformity with the Standards of Good Practice by successfully completing The Forum’s…

Sign up now to access the new and improved Critical Incident Database (CID), which provides a secure, easy-to-use tool for Forum members to track critical incidents that occur while their…

The Forum is pleased to announce that Jan Urban will deliver the Plenary Address at the 4th European Conference in Prague. Urban, who has recently worked on several projects in…

Dear colleagues: We are happy to provide, as promised, a brief update on the search for the next President and Chief Executive Officer. The search committee has released the final…

Sponsorship, exhibit and advertising opportunities are now available to all Forum members for the 15th Annual Conference in Denver, CO. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Erin French of Iowa State University’s College of Human Sciences successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Erin joins…

This year’s $5,000 gift from Sara’s Wish Foundation provides scholarships that make it possible for colleagues from a wide range of institutions to participate in The Forum’s Professional Certification in…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Mike Nelson of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Mike joins colleagues who have…

The Forum is pleased to announce that the following colleagues have been elected to the Forum Council for a 3-year term: Keshia Abraham, Director of Strategic Initiatives, CIEE Christina Carroll,…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Stacy Fischer of Drew University successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Stacy joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the ability…

The Forum Focus is an online publication that provides perspectives on current education abroad topics and issues. The latest issue includes the following short articles: “Intercultural Competence: Literacy for the…

The Forum is now seeking member organizations to beta-test the new Critical Incident Database (CID) through June 30, 2018. By participating your organization will have early access to the CID,…

An online vote to adopt a proposed revision to The Forum on Education Abroad’s bylaws will take place May 4-May 25, 2018. Institutional representatives from all member institutions will receive…

The Nominations Committee of The Forum Council is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates for the open positions in this year’s election: Keshia Abraham (CIEE) Janet Alperstein (New…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Karl Dowling of Foundation for International Education successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Karl joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated…

The Council Review Task Force, comprised of Forum Council, Board, and staff representatives, is proposing changes to the efficiency and structure of The Forum’s Council, committees, and working groups in…

The Forum Board of Directors announces the appointment of Jon V.C. Booth as The Forum’s Interim Executive Director. Jon is well known in international education and study abroad with more than…

Education abroad professionals need to know as much as they can about critical incidents and deaths occurring abroad so that they can make informed decisions about what they can do…

The Forum Board of Directors voted unanimously to welcome three new Board members to begin their service on July 1. Vice Chair and incoming Chair Enda Carroll commented: ”We are…

The Forum on Education Abroad Board of Directors announces that Brian Whalen will be stepping down on April 30, 2018, after a successful 12-year career serving as The Forum’s President…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Naomi Otterness of Davidson College successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Naomi joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the ability…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Oleksandra Sehin of Texas State University successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Oleksandra joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Jessica Sun of the University of Pittsburgh successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Jessica joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated…

The Forum Focus is an online publication that provides perspectives on current education abroad topics and issues. The February 2018 issue includes the following short articles: “Ten Years Since: Ethical Imperatives…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Jonathan Larson of Grinnell College successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Jonathan joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the ability…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Scott Ozaroski of DePaul University successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Scott joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated…

The Forum is pleased to announce Michael Dennis O’Neill as the plenary speaker for the 9th Annual Standards of Good Practice Institute: Beyond the Basics of Health, Safety, Security and Risk Management….

Thought-provoking and off the beaten path of education abroad discourse, this special issue of Frontiers features a series of essays that explore the questions: how do we teach religion in…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Christopher Quinlan of Brigham Young University successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Christopher joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the ability…

The Forum is working to update the Guidelines series to keep pace with changes in the field and education abroad practices. Each set of guidelines is being revised with input from members…