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New Certified Professional: Carolyn Lutes
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…

API Earns Recognition for Meeting Standards of Good Practice
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…

Presenting the New and Improved Critical Incident Database
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…

Jan Urban to Deliver Plenary Address at the 4th European Conference
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…

Now Available: Forum President and Chief Executive Officer Position Profile
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…

Sponsorships Now Available for 15th Annual Conference in Denver
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…

New Certified Professional: Erin French
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…

Sara’s Wish Foundation Continues Its Generous Support of The Forum
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…

New Certified Professional: Mike Nelson
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…

Congratulations to the New Forum Council Members!
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,…

New Certified Professional: Stacy Fischer
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…

Latest Issue of The Forum Focus is Now Available
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…

Seeking Beta-Testers for the New & Improved CID
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,…

Proposed Bylaws Change
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…

2018 Forum Council Candidates Announced
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…

New Certified Professional: Karl Dowling
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…

Council Review Task Force Proposal Available for Review
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…

Forum Board Appoints Jon V.C. Booth as The Forum’s Interim Executive Director
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…

New Report on Student Mortality Abroad Released at 14th Annual Conference
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 Welcomes Three New Members
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…

Brian Whalen to Depart from Forum President & CEO Post After 12 Years of Outstanding Service
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…

New Certified Professional: Naomi Otterness
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…

New Certified Professional: Oleksandra Sehin
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…

New Certified Professional: Jessica Sun
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…

Latest Issue of The Forum Focus is Now Available
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…

New Certified Professional: Jonathan Larson
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…

New Certified Professional: Scott Ozaroski
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…

Plenary Speaker for the 9th Annual Standards Institute: Michael Dennis O’Neill
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….

Religion and Study Abroad – A Special Issue of Frontiers
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…

New Certified Professional: Christopher Quinlan
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…

Comment on the Guidelines for Community Engagement, Service-Learning & Volunteer Experiences Abroad
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…

New Certified Professional: Laura Cano Rodriguez
The Forum is very pleased to announce that Laura Cano Rodriguez of Stanford University successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Laura joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the ability…

New Certified Professional: Dana Currier
The Forum is very pleased to announce that Dana Currier of the University of Chicago successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Dana joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the…

Forum Announces Recipient of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design
In celebration of International Education Week, The Forum is pleased to announce the 2017 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design: James Kelly of Indiana University,…

Call for Proposals: Standards Institute on Health & Safety
The Forum on Education Abroad announces a call for session proposals for the 9th Annual Standards of Good Practice Institute, Beyond the Basics of Health, Safety, Security and Risk Management, to be…

Latest Issue of The Forum Focus is Now Available
The Forum Focus is an online publication that provides perspectives on current education abroad topics and issues. The November 2017 issue includes the following short articles: “Confronting the Challenge of Rationalization…

Read the Latest Issue of Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad
Read Volume XXIX, Issue 2 of Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, education abroad’s only online, open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal. Featured in this issue: Teaching Mathematics in Multi-Lingual Classrooms: Developing Intercultural Competence…

Forum Announces Recipients of the 2017 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad
In celebration of International Education Week, The Forum on Education Abroad is proud to announce the recipients of its 2017 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad, which recognizes excellence in academic…

Comment on the Guidelines for Health-Related Experiences & Internships Abroad
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…

New Certified Professional: Ryan Dye
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…

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2018 Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award
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…

Introducing: Practical Expertise Webinars
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…

Angélique Kidjo to Deliver Opening Plenary at the 14th Annual Conference
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
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…

Forum Issues Statement on DACA
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…

Update on the Munn v. Hotchkiss School Case
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 Forum Focus – Volume 4, Issue 1
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,…

Forum Board Approves Strategic Plan
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…

2017-2018 Forum Workshop Schedule is Now Available
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,…

Forum Announces New Competency Credentials
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 Responds to Recent Article
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…

Get Involved in The Forum: Call for Facilitators, Certification Assessors & QUIP Peer Reviewers
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…

New Session Type for 2018: Best Practice Laboratories
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…

2017 State of the Field Survey is now open
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…

New Certified Professional: Mandy Brookins Blinn
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…

Congratulations to New Forum Council Members!
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,…

Special Funding Opportunity to Participate in 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 will pay only a $500 fee and…

Forum Storytellers Podcast: A Conversation with Mary-Elizabeth Debicki
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…

Advocacy Alert: Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Under Threat
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)….

Sara’s Wish Foundation Continues Its Support of The Forum
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 Forum Focus – Volume 3, Issue 2
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…

2017 Forum Council Candidates Announced
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…

New Certified Professional: Timothy Lynn Elliott
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…

Host Forum Workshops at Your Organization
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 Invited for Forum Council
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…

New Certified Professional: Whitney Strickler
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…

New Certified Professional: Cara Lane-Toomey
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…

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act Introduced
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…

Draft of New Strategic Plan Available
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…

Forum Issues Response to New Executive Order
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…

Forum Supports Lead with Languages Campaign
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,…

Forum Storytellers Podcast: A Conversation with Bill Anthony
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…

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

Resources for Your Week: Data Collection in Education Abroad
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…

New Certified Professional: Courtney Greene
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…

Plenary Speaker Announced for the 8th Annual Standards Institute on Health & Safety
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…

The Forum’s Response to Travel Ban Executive Order
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 Forum Focus – Volume 3, Issue 1
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…

Forum Storytellers Podcast: A Conversation with Mickey Slind
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…

Resources for Your Week: Changes for DACA Students under the New Administration
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…

New Certified Professional: Paige Butler
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…

Resources for Your Week: Preparing Students for Re-Entry
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…

Forum Announces Recipients of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design
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…

Forum Announces Recipients of the Award for Academic Achievement Abroad
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…

Resources for Your Week: Meeting Tax Obligations
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…

Celebrate International Education Week: November 14-18
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…

Virginia Issues Study Abroad Guidelines
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…

New Certified Professional: Amelia Dietrich
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 Collaborates with 32 NCSI
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…

Plenary Speaker Announced for the 13th Annual Forum Conference
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 Welcomes 350 Attendees to its 3rd European Conference
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…

New Certified Professional: Nick Gozik
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…

Forum Partners with 32 NCSI to Offer Opportunity to Pilot Assessment Tool
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…

Apply to Become a QUIP Peer Reviewer
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…

Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design: Call for Submissions
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…

New Certified Professional: Aubree Compton
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…

Apply to be a Forum Trained Facilitator
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….

New Certified Professional: Kristen Cohen
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…

Nominate Your Students for the Award for Academic Achievement Abroad
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…