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Dr. Margaret Heisel
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The Center for Capacity Building in Study Abroad
Tel: 202-495-2524
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margareth[at]nafsa.org

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Designed for study abroad professionals and senior administrators at institutions committed to expanding study abroad, the Center for Capacity Building provides ideas, models and other tools to support your success.

Use the Resources section to find articles, reports and institutional examples that will help you ask the right questions about expanding study abroad capacity on your campus
Connect to others in the field through Discussion Forums
Check the Calendar for dates and locations of relevant conference presentations on study abroad issues
And write to us (margareth[at]nafsa.org) if you have suggestions.

View the handouts from NAFSA's 2011 Annual Conference & Expo in Vancouver, British Columbia.

What's New

NAFSA Webinar on Safety and Security in Education Abroad

March 26, 2010

April 28, 2010. Does your institution have policies, practices, and procedures to address programs in countries where the U.S. Department of State has issued Travel Warnings? What safety and security issues have become increasingly important as the number of education abroad programs increases? Learn what's involved in developing enhanced procedures to manage risks in this interactive NAFSA Webinar.

Learn more....

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Featured Resources

Measuring the Impact of Study Abroad
While much research is still needed in this area, some recent studies have begun to measure the learning outcomes and long-term impact of study abroad and other international learning experiences. The studies included in this resource are large in scale and encompass multiple institutions.
Financial Strategies for Expanding Study Abroad: Models, Mission, Management, and Means for Growth
Study abroad—as an element of campus internationalization—is growing rapidly. As academic leaders look to the future, many are developing new models for study abroad, in new locations, and finding ways to provide more students access to these opportunities.
College-Bound Students' Interests in Study Abroad and Other International Learning Activities A survey conducted by the College Board and ACE in January 2008, documenting the level of student interest in study abroad.
Maximizing Short-term Education Abroad Innovative models for maximizing the value of short-term study abroad.
CIEE Report on Study Abroad for Science and Engineering Students Barriers and strategies for change in structuring study abroad programs for students in science and engineering.

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