Diversity in International Education
Hands-On Workshop
Due to overwhelming interest in the workshop and limited venue capacity, registration is now closed.
Attention study abroad advisors and directors! The American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) and Diversity Abroad cordially invite you to attend a unique hands-on workshop focusing on Diversity in International Education.
The workshop will be held on Tuesday September 21st at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. and will be co-sponsored by the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), the Institute of International Education (IIE) and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
This is free workshop with a generous grant provided by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation. Participation is limited to study abroad advisors and study abroad directors.
The event will start at 10am, include lunch with an address given by Alina Romanowski (Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Academic Programs from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) and will conclude at 4pm with a cocktail reception immediately following.
Potential workshop topics include:
- What research currently exists and what additional research is needed?
- How can we better utilize returning students to increase diversity in study abroad?
- What part does location play in increasing diversity in study abroad?
- What is the potential role of non-study abroad organizations (on & off campus) in the expansion of a diverse study abroad population?
- What diversity scholarships are available now? How can we obtain additional funding?
- What are the next steps to increase diversity in education abroad?
- Outreach strategies for scholarships
* * All participants are encouraged to give a $25 donation to the Foundation upon arrival.
Tuesday September 21, 2010
10:00am-5:00pm (lunch provided)
National Press Club,
Washington, D.C.
Registration is closed.
Questions? Please contact Paulette Aguirre at paguirre@aifs.com
