
The Language Flagship
The Language Flagship is a multiyear program designed to guide talented undergraduate students enrolled full-time at a Flagship college or university in any major(s) toward graduating with professional-level proficiency in a language critical to U.S. national security
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Delegates Explore U.S. Community College Model as Answer to India’s Youth Bulge
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Through a grant from the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, eight dedicated university presidents, rectors, and deans visited the United States for a seven-day, coast-to-coast survey of the extensive and diverse U.S. Community College system.
Idea 10: make “global” locally relevant to parents, communities and businesses
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“All politics are local.” A grassroots approach is necessary to convincing parents, communities and businesses that study abroad matters on a personal level, to the community and will have an impact on business.
Idea 2: engage accrediting bodies to have them include global competencies in their rubrics
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The theory is that if “international” is a box that institutions have to check, or a question that they have to address, as they seek accreditation, then it will naturally get the attention of senior level administrators and faculty.
Idea 3: reframe the problem as a K-20 issue and address it at all levels
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In order to make study abroad an essential part of what it means to be educated, student and family expectations must be addressed at a much younger age. Teachers are key influencers who can help students understand the importance of global awareness early on, and inspire them to be curious about and engaged in the world.
Idea 5: engage the foreign language learning community as an ally and partner
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Foreign language teachers, associations, organizations and other parent groups that support language learning are natural allies. Many have established networks and are strong advocates for global awareness, international experience and study abroad.
Joint Recommendation for Global Engagement Policies During Ebola Crisis
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IIE joins with AACRAO, NACAC, and NAFSA in sharing with our members the following guidance, as each institution implements policies and practices related to Ebola and other global public health concerns.
What the Past Tells Us About the Future of Study Abroad
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Despite the great achievement of doubling U.S. study abroad over the past fifteen years, there has been a marked slowing of the growth in study abroad over the past five years. We need to do better.
To Host a King
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On Monday, September 22, 2014, His Majesty the King of Spain began his first official visit to the United States since his proclamation to the throne in June. We were honored and thrilled King Felipe selected the Institute of International Education (IIE) to be his first U.S. public appearance.