ERIC Number: EJ1252490
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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A Group Effort: Creating Flexible, Affordable Study Abroad Programs through Consortia
Guth, Douglas J.
Community College Journal, v90 n5 p26-32 Apr-May 2020
Study abroad can be a crucial opportunity for learners to thrive in a global, interconnected economy. While overseas study programs prepare participants for the worldwide workforce, community college students are at a disadvantage if these journeys are not integrated into the classroom experience. As many two-year institutions lack a dedicated study abroad office, community colleges throughout the country are banding together to develop programming tailored to fit students' needs and schedules. Through consortium arrangements, member colleges cost-effectively coordinate international programming and share information concerning overseas courses and activities. The growth of consortia has broadened student participation in study abroad. The article examines how consortia not only offer a variety of programs and fees to a diverse applicant pool, having member institutions share costs, benefits and governance yields greater institutional involvement and, ultimately, increases student participation in education abroad programming. It also highlights consortia programs throughout the country.
Descriptors: Study Abroad, Consortia, Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Student Needs, Scheduling, Cost Effectiveness, Student Participation, International Education, Equal Education, Educational Opportunities, Governance, Educational Benefits, Institutional Cooperation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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