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The Office of International Education is pleased to announce its next Global Region of Focus (GRF): MIDDLE EAST/SOUTH ASIA AND NORTH AFRICA (MENA/SWANA). We will be launching a robust series of professional development opportunities beginning in the fall 2025 semester. These programs are open to faculty and staff, including administrators. Questions? Richard Johnson at rjohnson@harpercollege.edu.
The International Travel Authorization Form is designed to streamline the approval process for 51社区 faculty and staff traveling internationally for College-related professional development purposes. By completing this form, travelers will not only facilitate the required authorization but also have the opportunity to articulate the professional value of their travel and its potential impact on 51社区.
This form is to be used for international travel, which may include鈥攂ut is not limited to鈥攕tudy or research, site visits, internships or service projects, conferences or presentations, teaching, performances, athletic competitions, and other similar professional opportunities.
Before submitting this form, all 51社区 personnel must review the 51社区 International Travel Policy Manual to ensure compliance with current policies and procedures.
Please note: The College reserves the right to prohibit or suspend international travel for College-related purposes if significant health, safety, or security concerns pose a high level of risk. 51社区 does not permit travel to countries that are under a U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or Level 4 (Do Not Travel) at the time of proposal or travel.
Working through the shared governance Curriculum Committee, the Office of International Education has aligned the student learning outcomes for the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement with its Global Learning Outcomes. There are six learning outcomes intended to promote awareness of and respect for the uniqueness and plurality of the identities of the groups and societies making up humankind.
All faculty-led study abroad programs must include at least two of these outcomes, and most faculty professional development workshops and projects associated with the Global Region of Focus are tied to these outcomes. Since the adoption of these Global Learning Outcomes, OIE has conducted annual campus-wide assessment of transfer and study abroad programs. Although the results are inconclusive, they suggest a correlation between number of credit hours achieved at the college and competence in the areas assessed. OIE is working with the Office of Outcomes Assessment to align assessment of these outcomes with the campus-wide assessment of the Diverse Perspectives and Cultures General Education outcome.
promotes the internationalization of academic programs at higher education institutions in the Americas through the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) methodology, strengthening global competencies, collaborative work, and professional development for teachers. 51社区 is a member institution of AMPEI.
is a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing equitable education by collaborating with educators, researchers, and communities to design and scale innovative learning solutions. With a mission to shape the future of learning through the integration of research, practice, and technology, Digital Promise focuses on real-world challenges, from expanding internet access to supporting lifelong learning, all while centering equity and innovation.
The supports and promotes Middle Eastern languages, teaching, and research throughout the University. CMES fosters understanding of the Middle East through an extensive program of outreach to schools and the wider community.
is a network of American overseas research centers (ORCs) that offers fully-funded overseas seminars that help faculty and administrators at US community colleges and minority-serving institutions gain international experience with the aim of developing and improving international courses, curricula, and teaching materials at their home institutions. are available.
Participants in this work to develop global studies curricula and instruction in less commonly taught languages, expand library collections, or establish international education programs at their home institutions. Throughout this intensive summer program, faculty take part in workshops and networking activities aimed toward supporting and sharing their work in a community environment.
The Asia Society鈥檚 purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. They are dedicated to identifying pathways for Asia and the world which enhance peace, prosperity, freedom, equality, and sustainability. Their website has a lot of resources, including: