U.S. Government Collaboration with Higher Education Institutions: Advancing International Education

Thursday, June 2, 2022

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM MDT

Location: Room 405/406

Explore opportunities under the Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education for collaboration with U.S. institutions and government agencies via the State Department’s EducationUSA network, USA StudyAbroad programs, and array of academic exchanges to expand U.S. leadership in internationalizing the higher education sector.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how the Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education, issued by the U.S. Departments of State and Education, guides a coordinated, national approach for international education, including foci on international student mobility, U.S. students’ participation in education abroad programming, and international collaboration in research and innovation at the postsecondary level.
Learn how State Department programs can help higher education institutions enhance their global engagement and internationalization efforts through an array of initiatives.
Explore strategic approaches to support an institution’s global engagement and internationalization efforts through U.S. higher education institutions’ success stories in collaborating with the State Department and other U.S. government agencies.

Global Partner Chair and Presenter(s)

Anthony Koliha

Director, Global Educational Programs
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs

Global Partner Presenter(s)

C. Cindy Fan, Dr.

Vice Provost For International Studies And Global Engagement
University of California-Los Angeles
Elaine Meyer-Lee, EdD

Provost And Senior Vice President For Academic Affairs
Goucher College
RM

Rita Moriconi

Regional and Education Advising Coordinator for Southern Cone Countries
EducationUSA