Last Updated on September 1, 2020 by AIFS Abroad Customized Faculty-Led
Over the next few weeks our University Relations team will be hosting a number of webinars.
This series is designed to both present the range and depth of our programs, and the endless possibilities that await, as well as offer practical advice in terms of health and safety concerns, designing a program, promoting it, and helping your students to fund their participation.
Wednesday, September 16: 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific
Creative Virtual Fundraising for Study Abroad
Besides Financial Aid, scholarships, and savings, students today have to think out of the box for ways to help fund their study abroad experience. We’ll brainstorm ideas and real-life stories with emphasis on internet-based fundraisers.
Presenters:
Susanna Shigo, University Relations, AIFS Study Abroad, Stamford, CT
Paula Messina, University Relations, AIFS Study Abroad, Los Angeles, CA
To register for this webinar, click here
Tuesday September 22, 2020: 3pm Eastern / 12pm Pacific
Health and Safety for Customized, Faculty-Led programs
Attendees of this session will learn about AIFS Health and Safety, risk management and risk assessment protocols, and well as partner communication procedures.
Presenters:
AIFS staff from the London and Stamford, CT offices
To register for this webinar, click here
Wednesday, September 23, 2020: 6pm Eastern / 3pm Pacific
AIFS Technical & Vocational Education Study Abroad programs for 2021: Short-term, faculty led programs for students studying Technical Careers
AIFS is happy to announce a new series of study abroad programs for Vocational and Technical Career Education students in fields such as Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Health and Human Services Hospitality and Tourism, TV, Film and Media Communications, among others. These Customizable, Faculty-Led programs focus on experiential learning in the field and exposure to the host culture.
Presenters:
Susanna Shigo, University Relations, AIFS Study Abroad, Stamford, CT
Paula Messina, University Relations, AIFS Study Abroad, Los Angeles, CA
To register for this webinar, click here
Wednesday, September 30, 2020: 3pm Eastern / 12pm Pacific
AIFS London Consortium: A Collaborative Approach to Customized, Faculty-Led Study Abroad
AIFS partners with numerous consortia of U.S. institutions on semester and short-term programming. Whether thinking about joining an existing consortium or starting a new one, learn about the academic, financial and logistical benefits for faculty and students. Meet the AIFS team from London and the US and an advisor from a London Consortium partner school.
Presenters:
Corinne Cohen, Programme Director, AIFS Study Abroad, London, UK
Shelley McFarlan Jewell, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Susanna Shigo, University Relations, AIFS Study Abroad, Stamford, CT
Paula Messina, University Relations, AIFS Study Abroad, Los Angeles, CA
To register for this webinar, click here
Wednesday, October 7, 2020: 3pm Eastern/12pm Pacific
How to Help Faculty Market their CFL program
A practical guide to helping faculty leading a Customized, Faculty-Led program market their program to students with special emphasis on ideas for online recruiting.
Presenters:
Susanna Shigo, University Relations, AIFS Study Abroad, Stamford, CT
Paula Messina, University Relations, AIFS Study Abroad, Los Angeles, CA
John Morris, Study Abroad Specialist, Citrus College, CA
To register for this webinar, click here
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 3pm Eastern/12pm Pacific
New Program Toolkit for Faculty and Advisors
Setting up a Customized, Faculty-Led program from idea to departure is a long, detailed process. AIFS has over 50 years’ experience collaborating with faculty, universities and colleges to turn their international academic goals into a reality. We’ll outline the steps and the advantages of partnering with AIFS and examples of programs in 20+ countries.
Presenters:
Susanna Shigo, University Relations, AIFS Study Abroad, Stamford, CT
Paula Messina, University Relations, AIFS Study Abroad, Los Angeles, CA
To register for the webinar, click here
