The 2016 Institute for International Education (IIE) Summit on Generation Study Abroad will take place on 23-25 October 2016 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC and bring education, government and business leaders together for action-oriented discussions on how to ensure international experience is a key part of a 21st century education and make study abroad opportunities available to all. IIE believes it is more important than ever that U.S. students graduate with the international, intercultural, and language skills that they will need to help solve today’s global challenges.
Who Should Attend?
Generation Study Abroad Commitment Partners from the U.S. and abroad are encouraged to attend and to extend an invitation to up to five representatives from various offices and departments within their institution. Participants are encouraged to invite faculty, career services and diversity office professionals, to help us broaden the conversations surrounding study abroad.
IIE also seeks participation from a variety of sectors; including higher education institutions, private sector corporations and foundations, the K-12 community, study abroad organizations, education associations and the media. There are a number of limited registrations for individuals whose organizations are not Commitment Partners of the Generation Study Abroad network.
Attendees will include:
-Presidents, Senior International Officers (SIOs), senior level administrators and faculty from U.S. and international higher education institutions
-Directors of Career Services, Diversity and Study Abroad/International Offices, and Alumni and Donor Relations
-CEOs and senior HR professionals from the private and public sector
-Principals, teachers, and administrators from K-12 schools (particularly high schools) and school districts actively engaged or interested in global competence education
-Representatives of education associations and study abroad organizations
-Representatives of organizations focused on youth leadership and access to global education
-Representatives of professional associations focused on global talent and workforce development
-Government representatives from education, foreign affairs, and trade departments
Why should I attend?
The 2016 IIE Summit is part of IIE’s Generation Study Abroad®, a five year initiative to double the number of U.S. students studying abroad by the end of the decade. Generation Study Abroad seeks to significantly increase and diversify participation by bringing higher education institutions, employers, governments, K-12 teachers, associations, and others together to build on current best practices and find new ways to extend study abroad opportunities and resources to tens of thousands of college students whose needs are not currently served by existing study abroad programs. The Summit will continue to push the envelope to change how we think and "do" study abroad as we work together to achieve our ambitious goal of doubling by the end of the decade. The support of international universities for U.S. study abroad will help inform the discussions and identify solutions on how to best attract U.S. students to your institution and country and further develop your partnerships with U.S. institutions. More than 600 participants from across the United States and from around the world are expected to attend the Summit.
Attendees will:
-Bring new voices and perspectives to making the case for a global education
-Share ideas and strategies for expanding study abroad participation
-Connect with Generation Study Abroad partners from around the world and various sectors.
-Walk away with innovative ideas and new solutions
How do I become a Generation Study Abroad Commitment Partner?
Institutions and organizations that have not yet made a commitment to IIE’s Generation Study Abroad are encouraged to join the initiative. Find out more at http://www.iie.org/Programs/Generation-Study-Abroad/Join-Generation-Stu…
How much does the Summit cost?
Registration Category (Cost is per individual)- Regular Registration (May 17- September 1)/Late Registration (After September 2)
-Commitment Partner Representative- $600/$650
-Non-Commitment Partner Representative (A limited number of spots, with approval from IIE only. Select the registrant category Non-Commitment Partner when you register online)- $675/$725
-K-12 Teachers & Administrators (Please attach letter of employment when you register online)- $250/$250
-Graduate Students (Please attach proof of full-time enrollment when you register online)- $250/$250
-One Day (Monday 10/24 or Tuesday 10/25) (Please contact IIE to receive one day registration code)- $350/$375
Questions?
Contact IIE at wjohannes@iie.org.
Registration is open now at https://ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=…. Register by 1 September to avoid Late Registration fees.
Registration is open to Generation Study Abroad Commitment Partners and Non-Partners. K-12 Teachers or Administrators and Graduate Students are also welcome to register with letter of employment or proof of graduate status.