Colleges as teachers of peace and conflict resolution
By David Smith,
Published August 26, 2010
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
By CC Times,
Published August 24, 2010
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
By CC Times,
Published July 23, 2010
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
By CC Times,
Published July 22, 2010
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
By Linda Serra Hagedorn,
Published June 11, 2010
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
By CC Times,
Published June 3, 2010
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
By Debbie Foster,
Published June 3, 2010
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
By Andy Riess,
Published May 11, 2010
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
By CC Times,
Published May 4, 2010
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
By CC Times,
Published March 10, 2010
The Borough of Manhattan Community College (New York) has been recognized by NAFSA: Association of International Educators for its international efforts.