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Fall 2006 Campus Representative Workshop Held
The Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) warmly welcomed Campus
Representatives at this year’s Fall Campus Representative Workshop on Friday,
September 15. Representatives from across the United States traveled to Washington,
DC for an all day workshop on the various Fulbright Scholar Programs for faculty
and professionals. Full Story >>
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Fulbright New Century Scholars Discuss
Higher Education at UNESCO
The Fulbright New Century Scholars Program creates synergy each year
by bringing together scholars and professionals from different spheres to
focus on an issue of concern to people worldwide. Thirty-one Fulbright New
Century Scholars, who are leading research scholars and professionals from
22 countries, including the United States, have collaborated for the past
year to create a framework for action to improve higher education systems
worldwide. Led by New Century Scholar Distinguished Leader Philip G.
Altbach, director of the Center for International Higher Education in the
Lynch School of Education at Boston College, the international team has been
examining the topic of Higher Education in the 21st Century: Global Challenge
and National Response. The program is sponsored by the United States
Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Full Story >>
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Interfaith Dialogue and Community Action Program Announced
U.S. institutions are being sought to host scholars/religious leaders for a 10-12
week program focused on interfaith cooperation and community action. Participants will come from
Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South and Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Full Story >>
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U.S.-German IEA Seminar Program Welcomes Applications
The U.S.-Germany International Education Administrators Program (IEA) invites applications
for its next seminar to be held for two or three weeks in October 2007. Twenty-five
seminar participants will gain a first-hand, in-depth look at Germany’s culture, society
and higher education system. In addition to presentations by specialists, the program
includes briefings by government and university officials and site visits to campuses.
The itinerary also includes meetings in Berlin and other cities in Germany. Full Story >>
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Invite a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence to Teach on Your Campus!
It is not too late to receive a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence for the January 2008 semester. The new application deadline is
March 1, 2007. The worldwide Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program brings visiting scholars and professionals from
abroad to lecture at U.S. colleges and universities for a semester or a year. Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence can
have a significant impact on U.S. colleges and universities. In addition to teaching courses, scholars give
campus-wide and community lectures, help initiate international programs and contribute to curriculum development.
Although preference is given to proposals in the humanities or social sciences, other fields focusing on international
issues such as public health or environmental science will be considered. Full Story >>
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Visiting Scholars Meet in DC at Opening Gathering for Visiting Scholars
Visiting Scholars gathered at the Fulbright Enrichment Program opening
gathering hosted at the Council for International Exchange of Schoalars.
The Visiting Scholars were able to meet Department of State and CIES
staff members. Full Story >>
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2007 Campus Representative Conference & Workshop Schedule
See when CIES staff will be available in your area in 2007 for conferences and workshops. Full Story >>
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