inTuition: Spotlighting International Teachers and Trainers
inTuition, the professional journal of the United Kingdom’s Society for Education and Training, is looking to highlight teachers and trainers from around the world. The quarterly publication features a column which compares and contrasts the professional lives of teachers and trainers working the UK and their international counterparts.
AACC’s First-Class Professional Development
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) annual meeting is among the largest and most dynamic gatherings of educational leaders, attracting more than 2,000 community college presidents and senior administrators, as well as international educators, representatives of business/industry and federal agencies. The 99th Annual AACC Convention will feature a number of pre-conference workshops, aimed at enhancing leadership skills and providing a deep dive into timely issues.
Thinking outside the box on block scheduling
The block model for academic scheduling is an age-old idea that has recently found international appeal.
Notably, only a handful of mostly private, small liberal arts colleges and universities in the U.S. currently use the block model, including Cornell College (Iowa), Colorado College, Tusculum University (Tennessee) and University of Montana Western. But a recent Australian version may provide new inspiration and spur more out-of-the-box innovation here in America as U.S. higher education institutions — including community colleges — evolve and continue to seek promising practices that can increase student retention, success and completion.
Early bird registration is open for #CICan19
Early bird registration is now open for Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan) annual conference. The conference will offer opportunities to network with colleagues, share best practices, and be inspired.
CAPA Commemorative Magazine
The Commonwealth Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA) held special 40th Anniversary International Conference and events in Abuja, Nigeria on August 27-29, 2018. As part of the anniversary events, the association launched a commemorative newsletter of CAPA NEWS, CAPA@40.
WFCP Member Publication
The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) is pleased to present its first publication highlighting WFCP’s members.
New Initiative Showcases Canadian Colleges and Institutes’ Innovation
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and RE$EARCH MONEY (R$) have partnered to develop the Applied Research Comes of Age booklet, which showcases applied research initiatives undertaken by colleges and institutes across Canada.
Agenda announced for European Vocational Skills Week 2018
A packed agenda, that includes a wide range of events and networking opportunities, has been announced for this year’s European Vocational Skills Week. Taking place in Vienna, Austria, from November 5 – November 9, the event timetable includes a conference on the future of professional and technical education and training, site visits, an “Open Minds” […]
WFCP Newsletter
The newest WFCP newsletter was released in time for the 2018 World Congress.
Call for Applications: YSEALI Professional Fellows Program (SPRING 2019)
Applications are now open for the Spring 2018 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows Program. Apply bye November 16, 2018.