Resources for Faculty

Numerous resources exist for faculty who are interested in helping their students prepare for effective study abroad experiences. Faculty who are leading a study abroad program could start first with the study abroad office or international office at their institution.

Professional conferences on study abroad:
Forum on Education Abroad -- typically in March or April
NAFSA: Association of International Educators -- national conference in May, regional conferences in October or November
WISE (focus on intercultural learning) -- typically in February
EAIE (European Association of International Education) - typically in September
IEAA (International Education Association of Australia)
APAIE (Asia-Pacific Association for International Education)

Resources for developing new programs and assessing existing programs:
The Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad, developed by the Forum on Education Abroad
The Guide to Education Abroad (NAFSA)

Resources on intercultural learning and study abroad:
What's Up With Culture website
Books (from WISE conference)
Articles
Journals
Websites

Additional learning opportunities about intercultural communication and development:
Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication (SIIC)
Winter Institute for Intercultural Communication (WIIC)
SIETAR USA

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