Hosting International Visitors (J-1 Scholars)
J-1 Scholars are temporary employees or visitors who can teach, lecture, study, observe, conduct research, consult, train or demonstrate special skills. The BridgeUSA Exchange Visitor Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) for the express purpose of promoting international educational, exchange of expertise, and stimulating collaborative teaching and research efforts. The Global Education Opportunities (GEO) Center at Colleges of the Fenway serves as the immigration officers for this program and consults with campuses to help them set up programs and determine eligibility of the visitors. Reach out to the GEO Center to learn more about this wonderful opportunity to internationalize your campus through Exchange!
Developing International Programs
Travel courses and faculty-led programs are an exciting way for faculty to share their expertise with students, both on and off campus.
- Travel courses:
- on-campus courses with a short-term travel component
- travel during the spring break, summer break, or winter break
- generally open for cross-registration
Travel courses and faculty-led programs are currently proposed to the
Travel Contracts
COF members are welcome to take advantage of The Boston Consortium’s Academic and Healthcare Travel Program, which offers negotiated contracts with a number of travel providers for discounted travel.
Internationalizing the Curriculum
There are many resources available for faculty wishing to engage their students in a global context without leaving the COF! Here are just a few:
- American Council on Education’s Internationalization in Action
- NAFSA’s Internationalizing Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Resource Guide
Comprehensive Internationalization / Campus-wide Internationalization
To keep up with the demands of the global workforce, many campus are “going global” and considering their internationalization strategy as a way to remain competitive among their peers. Here are a few of the resources available for developing campus internationalization strategies: