About the CC/FEA

This fully funded initiative 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. 

Institutions selected for participation will identify a team of two to four administrators and/or faculty members who will commit to formulating a strategic action plan to move education abroad efforts forward at their institution for the next 12-18 months. The institutional team must contain at least one faculty member. While not required, preference will be given to schools whose participant team includes a faculty member who teaches business or economics.

Through a series of specially designed workshops, webinars, and networking meetings, participating individuals will be introduced to resources, experienced education abroad practitioners, and fellow community college peers to assist them to create and implement their strategic action plan. Participants will be matched with an experienced mentor who will work closely with them during this intensive program. 

Cost to Participating Community Colleges

Free! 
This initiative is funded by a consortium of The Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), with additional support from AIFS and the Gertz-Pellicane Foundation, and facilitated by The Forum on Education Abroad.

The combined elements of this program equate to approximately $5,000 in value!! 

​Who should participate? 
​Community College administrators and faculty who are interested in increasing education abroad programming at their institution. Each school is required to identify at least 2, preferably 3 team members who agree to participate throughout the 6-month duration of the program.

The program also includes complimentary institutional membership in the Forum on Education Abroad from January 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, so the entire institution will have access to Forum resources and member benefits for a total of 18 months!
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Schedule
The active portion of the program will occur between November 2025 and May 2026 and includes a mandatory series of virtual webinars, workshops, and networking meetings. A virtual Action Plan Showcase and Closing Celebration will occur in late May. Please ensure that at least one member of your team is available to attend each of the listed events.    

​In addition to the activities listed below, participants are encouraged to attend some of the numerous events available to all Forum Members. Participating team members will receive priority enrollment and discounted registration fees throughout the period of membership (i.e. until June 30, 2027).

Note: Dates may change based on cohort feedback and speaker availability. Publicly available events are subject to minimum enrollment and may be changed or cancelled at The Forum’s discretion.  

Benefits for you and your institution

• Guidance formulating a strategic action plan to move education abroad efforts forward at your institution 
• Access to a network of experienced practitioners and fellow community college peers  
• Free membership in The Forum on Education Abroad until June 2027
• Free webinars, workshops, and networking meetings  
• Discounted registration fees on numerous events available to all Forum Members throughout the period of membership​

Application

Applications are now closed. 

Questions? Contact Annette Mares-Duran at [email protected]