ABOUT GEO CENTER
GEO Center Mission
Founded in 2005, the Colleges of the Fenway Global Education
Opportunities (GEO) Center offers member colleges a shared
resource for preparing students with learning and life experiences
to function effectively in a global environment. The Center
is dedicated to building awareness of, support for, access
to and participation in COF-sponsored cross-cultural education
abroad as well as in the U.S.
Services
The GEO Center provides a myriad of services to the COF institutions and our community. GEO Center services include:
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Create systems to streamline internalization efforts using technology, networking and collaborations
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Provide guidance to faculty, administrators and students seeking international experience
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Work with faculty/staff to develop travel programs
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Plan internationally themed events
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Do outreach to underrepresented populations about study abroad opportunities
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Develop emergency management protocols, forms, applications, etc. for study abroad
and travel programs
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Work with administrators and faculty to advise students
about study abroad options
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Market and promote COF international events
(including art exhibitions, lectures, film
screenings, etc.
Initiatives and Events
- Professional development workshops for Faculty/Staff who lead travel programs abroad
- Regional Networking Reception for Faculty and Staff such as the "Africa Networking Reception"
- COF study abroad fairs, one each semester
- Pre-departure orientations for semester/year/summer
abroad and COF travel programs
- Returning from Study Abroad workshop for students to process their travel experiences, incorporate them into life in the USA, and learn how to go abroad again
- Career Workshop such as "Jobs and Careers: Using Your Travel
Experiences" and "International Students Career Workshop"
Global Ambassadors
The Global Ambassadors program is an opportunity for students
who have returned from study abroad to share their experience
with students on the COF campuses. Global Ambassadors conduct
info sessions in residence halls, do information tables, volunteer at GEO Center events, and may be available
for one on one peer consultations regarding study abroad.
If you would like to be a Global Ambassador, please contact the GEO Center.
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