Forum Members

STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION ABROAD Join our network of leading institutions and organizations committed to championing best practices in education abroad.

About The Forum The Forum on Education Abroad is a higher education membership association recognized by the U.S. government as the Standards Development”Organization”(SDO)”for”the”]eld”of”education”abroad.”

The Forum develops and disseminates comprehensive standards of good practice, resources and training; advocates for education abroad”and”its”value;”and”engages”the”]eld”in”critical”dialogue.”

The Forum’s 800+ institutional members include colleges and universities across the globe, consortia, agencies, organizations, and foundations who are committed to improving education abroad.

Mission Statement The Forum on Education Abroad cultivates educators who champion high quality education abroad experiences that ignite curiosity, impact lives, and contribute to a better world.

Vision The Forum envisions a future in which education abroad is integral to the mission of higher education, meets Standards of Good Practice, and is accessible to all students.

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Through”education”abroad,”students”of”every”background”bene]t” from their experiences with other peoples, cultures, and countries, in ways not available on their home campus. Together these experiences advance students’ personal, academic, and professional growth.”In”return,”host”communities”and”home”institutions”bene]t” from students participating in education abroad.

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Widely-accepted standards, sustained by best practices and implemented by well-informed professionals, are critical to”education”abroad”as”a”]eld”of”professional”practice.”The” Forum’s Standards must remain adaptable to the unique mission and operational model of each institution or organization engaged in education abroad.

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The Forum, as a leading source of intellectual inquiry and innovative research in education abroad, depends on the knowledge, experience and voices of all education abroad stakeholders and on collaboration with”professions”outside”the”]eld.

FORUM MEMBERSHIP The Forum’s membership consists of more than 800 institutions of higher learning, consortia, agencies, and organizations who are committed to improving education abroad for students.

Forum membership is institutional and the many membership bene]ts”extend”to”all”faculty,”staff,”and”administrators”of”the” institution or organization.

Membership”bene]ts”include:

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Generous discounts for Forum trainings and events;

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Unlimited access to members-only resources and best practices;

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Priority access to promotional and exhibit opportunities at Forum events;

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Participation and visibility within a network of organizations committed”to”applying”best”practices”in”the”]eld”and”advocat for high-quality education abroad.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT As a Forum member, all staff and faculty at your institution or organization”bene]t”from” reduced registration fees and eligibility for members-only programs.

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Discounted registrations for The Forum’s conferences and events;

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Reduced”fees”associated”with”the”Professional”Certi]cation”in” Education Abroad Program;

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Participation in members-only webinars and discounted registration for other topic-based webinars;

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Reduced fees for Forum Consulting services, which can be tailored to your”speci]c”education”abroad”needs;

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Staff eligibility for various grants and awards.

The Forum’s Annual Conference is 100% focused on education abroad. More than 1,200 professionals gather each year to discuss, debate, and share.

The Forum’s European Conference is hosted bi-annually and examines how education abroad professionals work with their students and partners in Europe and the

Professional Certi]cation”in” Education Abroad is intended for colleagues who want to certify their knowledge and expertise in the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad.

United States.

RESOURCES & RESEARCH Forum membership grants all staff and faculty at your institution or organization unlimited access to nearly 1,000 members-only resources and best practice examples.

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Exclusive online access to vetted best-practice examples based on Standards of Good Practice and guidelines for the ]eld.

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Ability to search online toolboxes for unique approaches to encouraging and enhancing student learning abroad;

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Use of the Critical Incident Database (CID) to track critical incidents that occur while students are off-campus;

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The”ability”to”post”open”positions”on”ForumJobs:”The”Foru online job-board service;

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Participation in Forum-sponsored research projects and surveys;

The 6th edition of the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad can be used as a tool to guide program development, evaluate program quality, advocate for resources and support, train new professionals, educate stakeholders, and establish respectful, sustainable relationships with partners.

The latest edition of The Forum’s Code of Ethics can help guide decision-making in accord with the highest ethical

Guidelines are available on topics such as conducting education abroad during COVID-19, internships abroad, virtual exchange, and undergraduate research abroad.

PARTICIPATION & VISIBILITY Institutional membership welcomes you to a community of institutions and organizations committed to applying best practices in”the”]eld”and”advocating”for”quality”education”abroad”for” students.

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Opportunities to participate in the development of standards and guidelines”for”the”]eld;

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Priority access to sponsorship and exhibit opportunities at Forum events;

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Eligibility”to”volunteer”and”serve”in”signi]cant”roles”for”th of”the”]eld;

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Eligibility to nominate students and colleagues for various Forum awards;

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Use of The Forum membership logo on your institution’s website and in marketing materials.

Join a Forum committee or working group to contribute to a project or initiative.

Network with colleagues who are committed to learning best practices, engaging in thoughtful discussion, and exchanging ideas.

Contribute your expertise by proposing a session for a Forum conference, submitting an idea for a project, or submitting your best practice examples to a Forum toolbox.

“As a small provider of programs specialized in a part of the world that the U.S. education”abroad”]eld”approaches”very” problematically, our work plunges us right into the thick of some tough and uncomfortable conversations being had—or that need to be had—among practitioners. Our colleagues at The Forum”are”always”willing”to”bgo”therec<to”have” those conversations, create the spaces where those conversations can happen on a larger scale, and turn those conversations into tangible actions and new resources.”Lucky”us”in”this”]eld”to”enjoy”such” support”and”advocacy.c –Elena D. Corbett, Director of Education Abroad, AMIDEAST

“Our Forum membership has provided multiple institutional and individual professional”development”bene]ts.”

The Forum offers numerous resources and tools for international institutions to develop their programming knowledge and processes.

Conferences, webinars, and training opportunities are”immensely”ful]lling”and”helpful” for understanding and becoming engaged with the”education”abroad”]eld.c” –Alejandra Barahona, PhD, Executive Director of Veritas Study Abroad, Universidad VERITAS

“The Forum has been the vanguard leading the way in updating its members on best practices in education abroad. This organization is a valuable resource for gleaning on timely policy development, procedures, and protocols for safety and global risk management in”the”]eld.”Its”timely”publications,”webinars,” and workshops are a total package that enhances members>”knowledge”in”an”evolving”]eld.””The” Forum’s annual conference fosters professional networking, collaboration, and cross-fertilization of”ideas.c” –Dr. ‘Dimeji Togunde, Vice Provost for Global Education, Spelman College

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & PRICING Membership Categories U.S. Institutions Community Colleges

Annual Dues From $800* $400

Institutions outside of the U.S.

From $696*

Provider Organizations

From $766*

Af]liate”Organizations/Service”Providers

$1,030

*Level of membership and annual dues for these categories are determined by the number of U.S. students your institution or organization sends or receives abroad annually. Visit www.forumea. org/membership/pricing for full list of annual dues.

The Forum Membership Pathway Grant was established to provide membership funding to less-resourced institutions and organizations and to assist The Forum in reaching its goals for diversifying membership. All institutions and organizations are eligible to apply.

Apply for Forum membership TODAY at www.forumea.org/membership

JOIN THE FORUM TODAY FOR… Exclusive and discounted training and professional development opportunities.

Unlimited access to members-only resources, best practice examples, and approaches to enhancing student learning abroad.

Unparalleled opportunities to showcase your commitment to quality education abroad for students including priority access to sponsorship and exhibit opportunities.

Access to a like-minded network of education abroad professionals both within the U.S. and internationally delivering the highest quality programs.

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