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Internationalization and Global Learning Organizations

US Department of Education
The U.S. Department of State promotes the United States as the leading higher education destination for students around the world, and maintaining that position is a priority.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
International education is the cornerstone for building a more understanding and peaceful world. NAFSA serves the needs of more than 10,000 members and international educators worldwide and is the leading organization committed to international education and exchange, working to advance policies and practices that build global citizens with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today's interconnected world.
American Council on Education (ACE). Comprehensive Internationalization of Curriculum
ACE’s internationalization research and programs are underpinned by the ACE Model for Comprehensive Internationalization, which is composed of six interconnected target areas for institutional initiatives, policies, and programs.
American Council on Education (ACE). Internationalization in Action
Internationalization in Action features institutional strategies and good practices gathered from participants in ACE programs and other higher education experts engaged in internationalization. Topics rotate regularly, and each installment includes examples, sample documents, and advice from a variety of institutions.
Association of American Colleges and Universities, Global Learning Resources
Fostering Community-Based and Global Engagement

Developing more effective citizens is one of higher education’s most critical goals. Community-based practices—from service learning to studying abroad—can increase student involvement in democracy and in shaping the world around them.

What is Course Internationalization @

Course internationalization is a process where international, global, and intercultural components are integrated into course content, teaching methods, resources, assignments, outcomes, and measures of assessment. There are a variety of approaches to how to internationalize a course, from the addition of a module or assignment that is international in scope to a complete course re‐design where the entire course is structured around the learning and assessing of global (global, international, intercultural) learning outcomes.

Internationalization and Globalization at Xavier University

Center for International Education (CIE)
The Center for International Education collaboratively leads internationalization efforts and fosters intercultural understanding for students, scholars, faculty and staff. In support of Xavier's mission to prepare students to live in a global society, we provide resources on best practices within international education and coordinate the development of programs and opportunities for learning and growth across cultures.
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Building upon Xavier's mission and commitment to education, diversity, inclusion, and serving others, XU COIL prepares students for a world of increasing diversity, complexity, and interdependency, by utilizing technology to connect students and faculty with their peers across the globe through collaborative projects and discussions as part of their coursework.
Xavier Programs (Majors and MInors)

Internationalization and Global Learning Conferences and Professional Development

2022 AIEA Annual Conference
Why the Internationalization of Higher Education Still Matters. The Association of International Education Administrators 2022 Annual Conference is the only conference specifically for those leading international education at higher education institutions.
The Handbook of International Higher Education Webinars
International Higher Education: The Curriculum Perspective
Description
Internationalization in higher education has evolved, dramatically, over the last decade. Issues, trends and practices have been transformed by one of the most dynamic and tumultuous periods in the history of international higher education, brought on by the pandemic, a re-emergence of nationalism and the recognition of the power imbalances between the developed economics and the global south, and racial inequities within and across borders.