Community of Practice of Partnerships Professionals

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The Community of Practice of Partnerships Professionals is a group of over 300 professionals dedicated to expanding the field of international partnerships in higher education.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support the growth and development of higher education professionals in the expanding field of international partnerships through an accessible platform based on advocacy, community, and professional development opportunities.

Our Membership

Leadership: The Community of Practice is currently led by founding co-chairs, Stacy Burger (Lehigh University) and Sarah Olson (University of California, Davis). Members of the Community are encouraged to join a working group and/or apply for a leadership position.

Membership: The Community is open to any partnership professional affiliated with a college or university. Members of Community are given access to shared resources on the profession.

Community Activities

• A private LinkedIn group where members are encouraged to ask for advice, collaboration, or publicize opportunities regarding international partnerships
• Regular virtual meet-ups on hot topics in the field
• Gatherings at all of the major international education conferences
• Conference session matching and brainstorming

Interested in joining the Community?

To join, please email CIP@iie.org. This will give you access to the closed LinkedIn group and our resource repository, as well as add you to the mailing list for Community announcements and meetups.

Community Photo Gallery

Photos coming soon!