2010 Philadelphia


2010 CIEE Annual ConferenceIn Pursuit of Excellence: Prioritizing Quality as Study Abroad Evolves

Join us for the 2010 CIEE Annual Conference, building knowledge among study abroad professionals through in-depth sessions, can't miss workshops, and expert presentations focused on study abroad.

We know that international education encourages both global interdependence and a culturally diverse world. But in recent years, study abroad has been confronted by new attitudes and expectations from students, faculty, and parents. The actual student experience has become markedly different. As international educators, it is our responsibility to ensure that quality programming endures.

At the 2010 CIEE conference, we will discuss issues of program excellence and what this means as the field evolves, and how to best ensure its efficacy. Surrounded by Philadelphia’s famed row house architecture and the modern culture of its renowned murals, we’ll explore the existing study abroad landscape and new expectations from all stakeholders.

And we’ll ask the important questions: Now that we’ve created different program models to meet various student needs, how can we ensure quality? Are we meeting the expectations of students, parents, and faculty? And how has technology changed how we monitor and evaluate programs? Please join us in Philadelphia for a stimulating exchange of ideas and a collective learning process with an emphasis on quality for the ever-evolving field of study abroad. Prepare to discuss education issues such as:

  • Communicating academic quality to students—do they care?

  • The international office’s role in evaluating and ensuring the quality of an ever-expanding number of programs

  • Obtaining meaningful feedback

  • Ensuring program quality from afar

  • Social media’s role in study abroad and the student experience—how are students "evaluating" programs using online forums?

  • The role of independent evaluators—managing costs, transparency, and feedback

Region-specific study abroad destinations, scholarship and grant opportunities, and relevant developments in Washington, DC will also be covered.