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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…

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…

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…

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…

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to provide this short report on my attending the White House Travel Blogger Summit on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship last week. Organized by The…

In celebration of International Education Week, The Forum on Education Abroad announces the recipients of its Undergraduate Research Awards and its Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design. Undergraduate…

Professional Certification in Education Abroad – Accelerated Residency Program June 22-24, 2015 Carlisle, PA This summer The Forum will offer an Accelerated Residency Program in Carlisle, PA, on the Dickinson…

Registration for The Forum’s 11th Annual Conference is now open! The conference, It Takes a Campus and More: The Faces of Education Abroad, will be held March 25-27, 2015, at…

The draft of the revised Forum Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad is now available for public review and comments. Over the past 10 years, The Forum has been…

The Forum on Education Abroad and The New York Times in Education are collaborating in the development of an innovative new resource for education abroad. The Education Abroad Digital Resource…

This exciting new program combines workshops, assignments and a culminating project to provide colleagues with education, training, and certification that they are able to articulate and apply the field’s Standards…

The Forum has developed a member survey that attempts to measure current and future program supply. Education abroad traditionally has looked at capacity in terms of strategies and tactics to…