This initiative, fully funded by a consortium of The Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) with support from AIFS Abroad and the Gertz-Pellicane Foundation and facilitated by The Forum, is designed to increase the capacity for community colleges to develop education abroad programs and to develop a workforce with a global perspective by providing comprehensive, wraparound support.

When Clarissa Treviño set off for Japan, she knew she was stepping into a world very different from her own. What she didn’t know was how deeply the experience would challenge her, inspire her, and reshape the way she approached new opportunities.

The Community College Education Abroad Working Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. This month, we will have no guest speaker. This will give everyone an opportunity to share updates and to discuss future topics of interest.
I hope to see everyone there
Rosalind

Campus Community is dedicated to increasing global engagement at community colleges and to customizing solutions that reflect the unique needs of each institution. This commitment ensures that colleges of all sizes can expand access to global learning in ways that align with their mission and best serve their students.

Check out our 2026 Study Abroad Programs for the latest updates and programs being offered through California Community Colleges. You may also visit our Promote Your

Join SafeAbroad on September 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET for SafeAbroad’s Global Intelligence Briefing and September 26, 2025 at 12 PM ET for a productive conversation on Safety on Independent Travel: Guiding Students Beyond the Program Bubble.

This month, SafeAbroad analysts examined the implications of recent anti-LGBTQ+ laws and constitutional amendments in Hungary to produce the forecast report LGBTQ+ Demonstration Ban in Hungary.

Have concerns about increased scrutiny at the U.S. border, especially in the midst of recent immigration policy shifts? This month, SafeAbroad analysts compiled a comprehensive Traveler Re-Entry Into the United States guide

Behold, the Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. This Zen Buddhist temple is surrounded by a “mirror” pond, named for its still water that reflects like a mirror.

The session held on June 5, 2025 was titled: “Wearing Too Many Hats: Community College Education Abroad Leadership Duties & Responsibilities”. It was an engaging virtual session designed for community college professionals working in international education. This session explored the critical roles and responsibilities of education abroad leaders at U.S. community colleges and explored findings from a recent CCIE survey…

Dr. Donald R. Culton was the first-full-time administrator for international education at a California community college and laid the groundwork for community college study abroad that expanded opportunities for more students to have an internationalized experience.

AMOUNT: Each scholarship will be up to $ 500. The number of awards and amount of awards will be determined by the CCIE scholarship committee. Please note that only colleges current with their dues can apply.

CCIE hosts two institutional grants annually. The purpose of the grant is to provide start-up funding for institutions wanting to either create a new international program or augment an existing international program. Grants can target any type of international education including funding for international student programs, virtual programs, internationalization at home programs, and education abroad programs. Award recipients will help to create a new cohort of CCIE international education mentors. CCIE Institutional Grants will be up to $ 2,500 each and will be competitively awarded to CCIE members current with their dues. Please note that only colleges current with their dues can apply.

A new and exciting research initiative is underway to support and highlight international education at community colleges across the United States. Led by Dr. Melissa Whatley and her research team at William & Mary, the Community College International Education Research Initiative aims to strengthen the field through comprehensive data collection and analysis.

Greetings from Vietnam! Following the success of our May 15th webinar on overseas study trends among young Vietnamese and shifting attitudes among students and parents in today’s volatile, hypercompetitive landscape, Capstone is excited to present a follow-up session devoted to practical recruitment strategies.

Presentation by Global Citizenship Alliance – Empowering the Next Generation of Global Citizens, Reza Fakhari, Ph.D., President & CEO

Global Citizenship Alliance (GCA) was founded in 2015 as a non-profit in the U.S. Recognized as a legal entity in Austria. Began with input and support from U.S. community college leaders.
Responding to the need of community colleges for short-term international experiences for students.

Before the semester ends and everyone takes off for their well-deserved summer vacation, we would like to remind you that this year’s 2025 CCCFLC Conference will be held online via Zoom on Saturday, October 18th.

As many of you know, NAFSA is gathering case reports of visa revocations, SEVIS record terminations, or other enforcement actions against international students, scholars, faculty, and staff. You may submit these reports anonymously. You can report your cases HERE.

Please join your colleagues for the Spring 2025 California Study Abroad Town Hall. This free event will be an in-person one-day format at ArtCenter College of Design, in Pasadena, with the support of their Office of Global Programs, on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Each year CalAbroad (a consortia of all the higher educational institutions in California) gets together to share ideas and focus on new and emerging topics. We are beginning to plan the program for this year, but please save the date. The event will be in Southern California. More details coming soon!

Please plan to attend the CC-EA Working Group Meeting on Thursday March 20 from 4:00 – 5:00.
Given all of the changes occurring in the educational world, this may be a good opportunity for us to learn from and with each other.
For the ZOOM invite, please contact Rosalind Raby (rabyrl@aol.com)

Capstone Education cordially invites you to participate in its annual Fall StudyGlobal Education Fairs that features four (4) cities in all three regions of Vietnam. Our fairs are open to all approved and accredited secondary and postsecondary institutions. (Note: US colleges and universities must be regionally accredited.)