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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…

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

The Forum is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award. The Forum’s Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award honors a Forum member who has been remarkably effective in…

Every member of your staff is vital to your operations, but lack of resources and logistical challenges can make professional development opportunities out of reach for key employees. The Forum…

Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, activist, and humanitarian, Angélique Kidjo, will give the Opening Plenary Address at the 14th Annual Conference in Boston. Her address, Education is Hope: Investing in the Future, will be…

New Events at the 14th Annual Conference: Critical Dialogues The Forum’s Critical Dialogues will bring together no more than 50 participants and facilitators in an informal setting for facilitated, collegial discussion…

The Forum on Education Abroad is deeply concerned about the proposed rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) order. Education abroad students who legally identified themselves as DACA…

The Forum was one of a group of associations which joined an amicus brief, led by the American Council on Education (ACE), in Munn v. Hotchkiss School, in which a…

The August 2017 issue of The Forum Focus is now available online. This issue includes the following short articles: “Engaging our Local Communities as Education Abroad Professionals,” by Brian Whalen,…

At its July 2017 meeting, The Forum’s Board of Directors approved the 2017-21 Strategic Plan. The culmination of nearly 18 months of work involving hundreds of Forum colleagues, the Strategic…

The Forum’s schedule of 2017-18 Regional Workshops is now available. Workshops focus on issues of concern to the field of education abroad. Led by experienced Forum Trained Facilitators, they are highly interactive,…

Competency Credentials represent advanced professional development based on the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad. A Competency demonstrates that you have done more than attend workshops; it signifies that…

Forum President and CEO Brian Whalen has submitted a letter to the editor in response to an article that appeared on July 7 in The Washington Post. A copy of…

Looking for ways to get more involved in The Forum’s work and contribute to the field? The Forum welcomes your experience and knowledge with a number of different opportunities to join…

In conference and workshop evaluations, attendees have requested more opportunities to exchange small but impactful best practices. In response, we’ve imagined a new session format, a direct exchange of best…

The 2017 State of the Field Survey was sent to Institutional Representatives at Forum member institutions and organizations last week. This updated survey explores current practices in the field of…

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

The Forum is pleased to announce that the following colleagues have been elected to the Forum Council for a 3-year term: Rob Hallworth, IES Abroad Julie Maddox, MIT Mark Odenwelder,…

The Forum is pleased to announce a specially-funded opportunity for member institutions to participate in a Quality Improvement Program (QUIP) review. Selected institutions will pay only a $500 fee and…

The latest episode of Forum Storytellers is now available! Mary-Elizabeth Debicki is a true education abroad pioneer, who chose to build her career in education abroad long before it was…

Last week the Trump Administration issued a Presidential Budget Request that calls for the reduction or elimination of international education programs in the Department of Education (Title VI & Fulbright-Hays)….

The Forum is very pleased to announce a generous gift from Sara’s Wish Foundation. The $4,000 gift from Sara’s Wish will provide scholarships that make it possible for colleagues from a…

The May 2017 issue of The Forum Focus is now available online. This issue includes the following short articles: “Growth, Outreach, and Community,” by Brian Whalen, Forum President and CEO…

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: Timothy Carlson, IFE – Institute for…

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

The Forum seeks Forum member institutions and organizations to host workshops during the 2017-18 academic year. Hosts may choose from one full-day or two half-day workshops that focus on The…

Nominations are now being collected for colleagues who can dedicate their time and provide their expertise by serving on the Forum Council. The Forum Council, an elected body of 15…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Whitney Strickler of University of North Carolina, Charlotte has successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Whitney joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Cara Lane-Toomey of Where There Be Dragons has successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Cara joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated…

On March 9 The Forum was informed by the office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) that he and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced a bipartisan bill, the Senator Paul…

The draft of The Forum’s Strategic Plan for 2017-21 is now available for review and feedback. The Strategic Planning Team has met regularly over the past year to develop the draft…

Dear Forum Members, As you likely know by now, President Trump has issued a new executive order, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,” to replace the…

The Forum is proud to support Lead with Languages, a national campaign to promote foreign language, spearheaded by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL). The campaign,…

The latest episode of Forum Storytellers is now available! The founder of Northwestern’s Study Abroad office, Bill Anthony is known in the education abroad field for his quick wit and…

The Forum’s 2015-16 Annual Report is now available online! Learn about The Forum’s many activities, initiatives and accomplishments. View the report»    

The importance of data collection in education abroad is undisputed. It helps us benchmark our progress and advocate for our field and our students. With the March 10 deadline for…

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

The Forum is pleased to announce Mario Vittone as the plenary speaker for the 8th Annual Standards of Good Practice Institute: Beyond the Basics of Health, Safety, Security and Risk…

Dear Forum members, As you likely know by now, President Trump has issued an executive order, titled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States.” This order…

The January 2017 issue of The Forum Focus is now available online. This issue includes the following short articles: “Appreciating the Varieties of Education Abroad and Its Students,” by Brian Whalen, Forum President…

The latest episode of Forum Storytellers is now available! Mickey Slind became an “accidental” study abroad professional when after raising a family she took a job in the Registrar’s Office at Hamline…

Educate Yourself and Your DACA Students about Potential Changes under the New Administration Campaign promises made by President-Elect Trump to deport illegal immigrants have led some to fear that DACA…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Paige Butler of Middlebury Institute of International Studies has successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Paige joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the ability…

As the end of the fall semester nears, many of your students are beginning to think about their return to the U.S. You might consider sharing the Jim Citron and…

In celebration of International Education Week, The Forum is pleased to announce the 2016 recipients of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design: Hana Cervinkova and Juliet Golden…

In celebration of International Education Week, The Forum on Education Abroad is proud to announce the recipients of its 2016 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad:   Student: Shanna Law, Juniata…

The Forum has added a new feature to the Forum News e-newsletter—”Resources for Your Week.” This week, we highlight resources to help your organization meets its tax obligations. A new U.S. tax…

Join The Forum in celebrating the benefits of international education and exchange during International Education Week, November 14-18. Follow #IEW2016 and stay tuned for exciting Forum announcements, including the winners…

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) approved Study Abroad Guidelines at its meeting in October. See page 45 of the SCHEV Agenda Book. The Forum was able to…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Amelia Dietrich, Assistant Director for Digital Resources at The Forum on Education Abroad and Mellon/ACLS Public Fellow, has successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in…

The Forum is pleased to announce a new collaboration with 32 National Campus Safety Initiative (32 NCSI), a flagship program of the VTV Family Outreach Foundation (VTV), that invests in…

Award-winning author, poet and screenwriter Sherman Alexie will give the Opening Plenary Address at the 13th Annual Conference in Seattle. His address, Security, Sovereignty, Selfishness: How to be a 21st…

The Forum’s 3rd European Conference in Athens was a great success! The conference, Living Change: Education Abroad in 21st Century Europe, was hosted by CYA in early October and welcomed 350 European and…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Nick Gozik of Boston College has successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Nick joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the ability to articulate and apply…

The Forum is very excited to announce a new online assessment tool that will provide an additional way for organizations to assess their health, safety, security and risk management practices. Information will be sent…

Peer Reviewers play a critical role in making The Forum’s Quality Improvement Program (QUIP) the only objective, independent review system in education abroad, based on the field’s Standards of Good Practice. Peer Reviewers, who…

Submit an education abroad course to be considered for The Forum’s Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design. The award honors colleagues who develop and implement innovative and effective…

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

The Forum invites experienced colleagues to apply to become a member of the Forum Trained Facilitator Team, a group of education abroad professionals that delivers The Forum’s Standards of Good Practice workshops….

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Kristen Cohen of Stetson University College of Law has successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Kristen joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated…

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad. The award (formerly known as The Undergraduate Research Award) recognizes rigorous and significant academic projects that undergraduate…

The Forum’s 13th Annual Conference, “Creating and Sustaining the Education Abroad Continuum,” to be held in Seattle, Washington, March 29-31, 2017, focuses on the student’s education abroad experience. Ideally, the…

In the past year, Europe, the most popular education abroad destination for U.S. students, has seen historic political change, lives touched by terrorism, and the impact of economic realities. Our…

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Visit The Forum’s Curriculum page now to explore two new resources aimed at providing inspiration and sharing great ideas for education abroad curriculum design from pre-departure through re-entry. The Curriculum…

The Forum is pleased to announce that the following colleagues have been elected or reelected to the Forum Council: Tracey Bradley, Tennessee Consortium for International Students/Pellissippi State Community College Brian…

Listen to the latest episode of Forum Storytellers, Episode 7: A Conversation with Margery to learn how she earned the nickname “the go-away lady” among students at Spelman College. The…

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. To learn more about the…

The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to accept nominations for the Award for Academic Achievement Abroad. Formerly called the Undergraduate Research Award, the award has been renamed to emphasize its…

The 2016 Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award was awarded to the late Joe Brockington at the 12th Annual Forum Conference in Atlanta. The award was accepted on his behalf by his…

Nominations are now being collected for colleagues who can dedicate their time and provide their expertise by serving on the Forum Council. The Forum Council, an elected body of 15…

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Stephanie Lovseth of Principia College has successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Lovseth joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated…

The Forum is pleased to announce a new resource, Advocating for Student Safety Abroad: Working Together at Home and Abroad. This document, developed by a Forum Council Advocacy Committee Working…

The Forum has released a landmark report that provides data on student deaths abroad: Insurance Claims Data and Mortality Rate for College Students Studying Abroad. This Report provides, for the first…

The March 2016 issue of The Forum Focus is now available. This issue includes the following short articles: “Is Legislation of Education Abroad Necessary?” by Brian Whalen, Forum President and CEO “The Greek Crisis:…

The deadline to submit session proposals for The Forum’s 3rd European Conference has been extended until February 12. The conference, Living Change: Education Abroad in 21st Century Europe, will be hosted…

Following the November 13, 2015 Paris attacks, education abroad colleagues in Paris and around the world are focused on working in the “new normal” ­of real and perceived terror threats….

The Forum is very pleased to announce that Cheryl Lochner-Wright, Study Abroad Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, has successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program….

The application deadline for The Forum’s Fireside Dialogue on Inclusive Excellence is January 15. The event will be held in conjunction with The Forum’s 12th Annual Conference in Atlanta in April 2016. Inclusive…

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…

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,…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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,…

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…

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,…

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…