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International Education

Colleges as teachers of peace and conflict resolution

Community colleges have done much to promote prosperity and security, competitiveness and equity, and cultural and social enrichment. So, it should come as no surprise that community colleges are ideally positioned to promote peace and security in an increasingly violent, unstable global society.


Indonesian educators to study at U.S. community colleges

The U.S. Department of State will fund a three-year demonstration program next summer that will host Indonesian educators at two U.S. community colleges.

Type of college shouldn't factor into approving students' visas

The U.S. Department of State is reminding its consular officers not to deny visas for foreign students seeking to study in the U.S. simply because they want to attend a community college.

Delegation of college officials to visit Chinese colleges

The American Association of Community Colleges will lead a delegation of U.S. community college presidents, vice presidents and trustees to visit Chinese vocational and technical colleges Oct. 18-23.

The benefits of a two-year college model in Indonesia

The U.S. community college model could help Indonesia to not only improve its floundering economic and social structures but also enhance U.S.-Indonesian relationships.

Webinar on Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence Program

The Council for International Exchange of Scholars will host a special Webinar for community colleges on how they can internationalize their campuses through the U.S. State Department-sponsored Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program. 

Teaching in China changes professor's classroom approach

Awaking on Aug. 28, 2009, on the seventh floor of the Foreign Teachers Apartment at Northeastern University in Shenyang, China, a moment of panic occurred as I thought, “What have I done?”

Faculty, administrators should take opportunity to study abroad

Fulbright programs are today more vital, farther reaching and more needed than ever. But faculty and administrators of community colleges have generally not participated.

Houston college partners to open CC in Qatar

Looking for a job at a community college? Love to travel? Houston Community College in Texas may have an opportunity for you—in Qatar.

N.Y. college recognized for international efforts

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (New York) has been recognized by NAFSA: Association of International Educators for its international efforts.



   
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