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Embedded Programs as a Model for Increased Study Abroad Access
Over the past several decades the landscape of education abroad has seen a shift. Although junior year abroad and lengthier semester exchange programs were once the norm, short-term, faculty-directed programs have quickly dominated the scene. IIE’s most recent Open Doors report indicates that of U.S. students who study abroad, 65% of them do so on a short-term program (summer or eight weeks or less).
SHERA Program Director Reflects on IIE Summit 2019 and Bi-national Research Partnership Development
In February 2019, Prima Setiawan, Program Director for the Sustainable Higher Education Research Alliances (SHERA) attended the IIE Summit in New York and participated as an expert panelist. At the Summit, Prima provided expert insight in research collaboration and bi-national partnership development as a panelist in a session called Research Partnerships as Drivers of Innovation. Prima recently reflected on his experience at the Summit and shared key take-aways and lessons learned in this interview.
IIE Launches Application Portal for Research Technical Assistance Center
RTAC is a global network of academic researchers, providing rapid and on-demand research expertise for USAID to promote evidence-based policies and programs.
Dreams are Bigger than Challenges
IIE announced it would provide grants to 59 Venezuelan students studying at U.S. colleges and universities to help them cover educational expenses. Due to Venezuela’s current political and economic instability, it has become increasingly difficult for Venezuelan students to pay for their education and remain enrolled in their degree programs.
Voices from the Diaspora: Making Connections in Greece
Dr. Constantinos K. Coursaris, Associate Professor at Michigan State University, reflects upon his experience with the Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program (GDFP).
SHERA Celebrates Women’s Contributions to Transportation Innovation
In partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the IIE-implemented Sustainable Higher Education Research Alliances (SHERA) program is proud to commemorate Kartini Day by reflecting on last year’s celebration, showcasing the role of women in shaping the science and technology (S&T) field in Indonesia, and organizing an event this year to highlight the important advances in Indonesia’s transportation sector and the role of women in leading these innovations.
Bridging the Divide: Create Harmony on Campus
Today, it is more important than ever for higher education institutions to foster a safe and reassuring environment for international students – both for the benefit of developing a global and inclusive learning environment and to effectively model diversity and collaboration for tomorrow’s global citizens and workforce. Terra Dotta CEO Brandon Lee provides recommended best practices to create a more supportive and inclusive campus environment for international students.
Safer and More Inclusive Universities
The president of Ethiopia, government officials, university representatives, and female students convened a forum in Addis Ababa to discuss the need to make Ethiopia's universities more welcoming and inclusive for women.