91精品 launches today a new where shoppers can help make a positive impact for current and future students.  

When users make a purchase, up to 25 percent of every sale is donated back to SIT, helping to support its mission to educate students and address the world鈥檚 most critical global issues.

鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to introduce this new mission-focused store鈥攃reated in response to our community鈥檚 enthusiasm for merchandise that lets them proudly support our programs,鈥� said Nara de S谩 Guimar茫es, vice president of marketing and communications at 91精品, SIT鈥檚 parent organization. 鈥淓very purchase is more than a product. It directly contributes to SIT’s programs that provide transformative education.鈥�

The store offers a variety of SIT-branded merchandise, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, hats, water bottles, and more. Clothing items come in a range of sizes, colors, and styles, including SIT Study Abroad or SIT Graduate Institute-specific apparel. There is also a line of baby and toddler clothing available for future SIT students to boast.

鈥淓very purchase is more than a product. It directly contributes to SIT’s programs that provide transformative education.鈥�

Items are made with recycled or sustainably sourced materials whenever possible and are marked with a 鈥淰erified Organic鈥� seal.

To start shopping, click .

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We are a global community of staff, faculty, supporters, students, and alumni who believe in the power of meaningful connections. We recognize that when we engage perspectives from people of different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, identities, and experiences, mutual respect and understanding emerge. Our commitment has always been to cultivate a learning environment where individual strengths are valued as vital contributions to the greater good.

At SIT, we are guided by our core values of community, intercultural understanding, social inclusion and justice, and sustainability鈥攙alues that drive our work to foster learning for all.

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91精品 (SIT) understands the uncertainty students may be feeling about the U.S. Department of State’s (Gilman Program), and we’re here to help. SIT will ensure funding as needed for awardees of the Gilman Program who are participating in SIT Study Abroad programs in summer and fall 2025. Awards will include up to $3,000 for summer programs and $5,000 for semester programs. Please note that Gilman Program funds cannot be combined with other SIT scholarships. The SIT Gilman Recognition Scholarship will only be provided if the federal funding freeze impacting the release of the Gilman Program scholarships remains in effect at the payment deadline for your study abroad program.

The Gilman Program supports students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. The Gilman Program is a competitive, merit-based scholarship. To be eligible, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship.

For additional information on the Gilman Program, .

Additional resources and stories from SIT Study Abroad students who were Gilman Program awardees:

Tips for funding your study abroad with a Gilman Scholarship

Gilman IHP scholar contrasts experiences in three countries

Art, art history junior earns Gilman Scholarship to study on SIT Argentina

鈥楤ecoming a global citizen鈥�: Reflections on a summer internship in Kenya

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91精品 and SIT are thrilled to announce that SIT鈥檚 “” campaign won The PIE鈥檚 2024 PIEoneer Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year. The honor was announced at the 8th annual PIEoneer Awards, held on September 14 in London. The awards aim to recognize organizations that demonstrate innovation and achievements in the international education sector.

鈥淲ith this campaign, we are encouraging students to broaden their worldviews and consider decolonial perspectives鈥攖o experience the vibrant cultures and sustainable practices that make Africa a global hub for development, technology, research, and the arts,鈥� said Dr. Sophia Howlett, president of SIT. 鈥淲e are also restating our longstanding commitment to programming in Africa, where SIT has one of the largest program portfolios of any U.S. higher education institution or study abroad provider.鈥�

SIT was notified the campaign was shortlisted for the award in May.

鈥淭his year, we have received significantly more nominations than in 2023, with impressive initiatives being showcased from a wide range of organizations and institutions across the global education sector,鈥� the PIE team said in an email alerting SIT as a finalist. The PIE connects professionals, institutions, and businesses in the international education sector that support hundreds of thousands of people who study abroad each year.

• SIT receive the PIEoneer Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year.

The 鈥淎frica: See for Yourself鈥� campaign’s purpose is compelling. As Africa emerges as the fastest-growing continent, projected to represent 1 in 4 people globally by 2050, understanding African perspectives is imperative. There is a critical need to expose students and future leaders to Africa’s richness and diversity, fostering a more inclusive and globally aware generation.

Meanwhile, study abroad in Africa has been historically underrepresented, and post-Covid, the numbers have dwindled further. SIT鈥檚 campaign seeks to reverse this trend, aiming to highlight SIT鈥檚 expertise in the continent and boost student enrollment in SIT’s Africa study abroad and graduate programs.

The campaign launched in September 2023 and is anticipated to run through 2024. SIT’s Africa study abroad programs boasted an impressive 48% increase in enrollment in both spring and fall this year. This attests to the effectiveness of the campaign strategies to resonate with its target audiences, driving outcomes.

The campaign employs a wide range of mediums and communication channels, from traditional print and digital advertisements, flyers, and brochures to social media, email marketing, landing pages, podcasts, news articles, and blogs. This comprehensive approach reflects a strategic deployment of resources to ensure maximum impact and engagement.

SIT has also organized in-person workshops for university faculty and study abroad advisors, allowing for real-time interaction on the topic of Africa. The combination of online and in-person strategies showcases SIT’s dedication to reaching targeted audiences through varied and innovative means.

The 鈥淎frica: See for Yourself鈥� campaign also won award at NAFSA鈥檚 annual conference in May after being named one of five finalists in March.

For a full list of 2024 PIEoneer Award winners, click .

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鈥淲e eagerly welcome Dr. Coles and Dr. Sapra as associate deans for undergraduate studies at SIT,鈥� said Dr. Said Graiouid, provost and dean of faculty. 鈥淭ogether, they combine decades of experience in teaching, scholarship, and academic administration that will be instrumental in supporting undergraduate faculty success, creating conditions for student thriving, and contributing to SIT academic innovation and thought leadership. Dr. Coles and Dr. Sapra are already fully engaged in SIT鈥檚 projects of decolonizing the curriculum, designing program-based methods for inclusive learning, and supporting faculty in creating high-impact experiential learning opportunities to enhance the student鈥檚 academic experience.鈥�

Dr. Coles is a cultural anthropologist with expertise in international humanitarian aid and development and state-society relationships in local and global contexts. Prior to joining SIT, she was the associate provost of institutional effectiveness at the University of Redlands, where she designed and led their reaccreditation process, advised faculty and administrators on assessment models, and helped improve data gathering and collection efforts. She has long championed cultural immersion, interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and close faculty-student mentorships.

鈥淚 am thrilled to join SIT because of their commitment to intercultural immersion and inquiry,鈥� Dr. Coles said. 鈥淚n my experience, they have a long-established history and reputation of being the best in study abroad and really mentoring students to be challenged by discomfort and by their surroundings. I am most looking forward to supporting faculty to be as creative and innovative as possible as they adapt to the needs of new generations of students.鈥�

Dr. Sapra is a political scientist by training. Her research and teaching interests include environmental and climate justice, forced migration and refugee resettlement, Dalit studies, gender and international development, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Dr. Sapra previously taught at Kenyon College, Saint Mary鈥檚 College, Saint Martin鈥檚 University, and Guilford College, where she most recently served as an associate director for the Center for Principled Problem Solving and Excellence in Teaching. Her work centered on supporting faculty and staff in developing anti-racist pedagogy, inclusive course design, experiential project-based learning, and community-engaged teaching.

鈥淲hat excites me most about joining SIT is the opportunity to be part of an institution that doesn鈥檛 just study the world鈥檚 pressing issues, but actively works to address them through critical approaches to education, research, and community engagement,鈥� Dr. Sapra said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a chance to bring together my academic interests, commitment to social justice, and my belief in the transformative power of education鈥攃ollectively aimed at fostering the next generation of changemakers who are critically aware of systemic injustice and feel empowered to create equitable solutions.

鈥淚鈥檓 particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity to build upon and advance SIT鈥檚 existing work in decolonizing pedagogies,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 look forward to collaborating with colleagues to further develop and implement these critical approaches, which are essential for reimagining global education, challenging traditional power structures, and centering systemically marginalized voices and knowledge systems.鈥�

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91精品 is pleased to share that SIT Study Abroad鈥檚 campaign won GoAbroad鈥檚 Innovation in Marketing and Digital Media award at NAFSA鈥檚 annual conference last week. In March, the campaign was named one of five finalists from the total nominations submitted.

The campaign’s purpose is compelling. As Africa emerges as the fastest-growing continent, projected to represent 1 in 4 people globally by 2050, understanding African perspectives is imperative. There is a critical need to expose students and future leaders to Africa’s richness and diversity, fostering a more inclusive and globally aware generation.

Meanwhile, study abroad in Africa has been historically underrepresented, and post-Covid, the numbers have dwindled further. SIT鈥檚 campaign seeks to reverse this trend, aiming to highlight SIT鈥檚 expertise in the continent and boost student enrollment in SIT’s Africa study abroad and graduate programs.

鈥淲ith this campaign, we are encouraging students to broaden their worldviews and consider decolonial perspectives鈥攖o experience the vibrant cultures and sustainable practices that make Africa a global hub for development, technology, research, and the arts,鈥� SIT President Dr. Sophia Howlett said in an announcement when the campaign began. 鈥淲e are also restating our longstanding commitment to programming in Africa, where SIT has one of the largest program portfolios of any U.S. higher education institution or study abroad provider.鈥�

The “Africa: See for Yourself” campaign launched in 2023 and is anticipated to run through 2024. This spring, applications for SIT鈥檚 Africa study abroad programs have soared by an impressive 48%. This attests to the effectiveness of the campaign strategies to resonate with its target audiences, driving outcomes.

The campaign employs a wide range of mediums and communication channels, from traditional print and digital advertisements, flyers, and brochures to social media, email marketing, landing pages, podcasts, news articles, and blogs. This comprehensive approach reflects a strategic deployment of resources to ensure maximum impact and engagement.

SIT has also organized in-person workshops for university faculty and study abroad advisors, allowing for real-time interaction on the topic of Africa. The combination of online and in-person strategies showcases SIT’s dedication to reaching targeted audiences through varied and innovative means.

The 鈥淎frica: See for Yourself鈥� campaign has also been selected as a in the Marketing Campaign of the Year category.

鈥淵ou have done really well to be shortlisted. This year, we have received significantly more nominations than in 2023, with impressive initiatives being showcased from a wide range of organizations and institutions across the global education sector,鈥� the PIE team said in an email alerting SIT as a finalist. Winners will be selected in the coming weeks.

For a full list of GoAbroad鈥檚 2024 Innovation Award winners, click .

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91精品 is pleased to announce that NAFSA: Association of International Educators has selected SIT’s Dr. Sora Friedman, chair and professor of international and global education, as the recipient of the prestigious for 2024.  

鈥淪ora has demonstrated exceptional leadership over her career,鈥� said Fanta Aw, executive director and CEO of NAFSA. 鈥淭hrough her collaborative efforts on campus, including shaping SIT鈥檚 graduate degree programs, and her active involvement in NAFSA at the regional and national level, Sora demonstrates the essential qualities represented by this award. Her acumen, initiative, and vision have combined to make a lasting impact on international educators of today and tomorrow.鈥�

The NAFSA International Education Award for Leadership and Collaboration, given in honor of Cassandra Pyle, honors the contributions of an international educator to international exchange on a global scale. Receiving this award acknowledges Friedman鈥檚 lengthy commitment to the field, as demonstrated by leadership positions in and significant contributions to organizations that foster international exchange. This includes leading the creation and implementation of two new SIT programs: the global master鈥檚 in international education and the doctoral degree in global education.

鈥淚 am deeply honored to receive NASFA鈥檚 2024 Award for Leadership and Collaboration. This carries special meaning, and I want to thank those who, over the years, have allowed me space and grace to practice leadership and collaboration in our amazing field. Both are only possible when experienced within a collective. So in many ways, this award also honors my students and my colleagues at SIT, with NAFSA, and in the broader field,鈥� said Friedman.

Friedman will be recognized for this achievement during the NAFSA 2024 Annual Conference and Expo May 27-31 in New Orleans.

NAFSA is the largest and most comprehensive association of professionals committed to advancing international higher education. The association believes that international education advances learning and scholarship, fosters understanding and respect among people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, is essential for developing globally competent individuals, and builds leadership for the global community. The complete list of NAFSA awardees is available at .

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The U.S. Department of State has announced the selection of SIT alumna Kelly Nault of Pinellas Park, Florida, for a virtual project engaging with English language learners and teachers online at Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Nault is among the more than 100 Virtual English Language Educator Program participants for the 2024-25 academic year.

Nault will be working with ministry officials and public servants on their English language skills and their command of corresponding terminology. Since 2014, Nault has been working as an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor virtually and in various cities across Morocco. She has a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Eckerd College and received a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language from SIT Graduate Institute in 2022. Her passion for fostering cross-cultural exchange has been a driving force throughout her career.

The Virtual English Language Educator Program is the premier online opportunity for experienced teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) to enact meaningful and sustainable changes in the way that English is taught abroad, according to a statement from the U.S. State Department. “Through projects developed by U.S. embassies in more than 80 countries, Virtual Educators work with local teachers, students, and educational professionals to improve the quality of English language instruction offered at prestigious universities, academic institutions, and cultural centers,” the statement continues.

English Language Programs has placed thousands of TESOL scholars and educators with international partner institutions, abroad and virtually, to promote English language learning, enhance English teaching capacity, and foster mutual understanding between the U.S. and other countries through cultural exchange. The projects are challenging and the teachers selected are considered the best of the U.S. TESOL community. Virtual Educators are among the more than 50,000 individuals participating in U.S. Department of State exchange programs each year.

For information: Virtual English Language Educator Program, outreach@elprograms.org, 202-687-0997 Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, ECA-Press@state.gov, 202-632-6452.

English Language Programs is administered by the Center for Intercultural Education and Development at Georgetown University.

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Aspiring digital storytellers will be excited to learn about SIT Study Abroad鈥檚 newest offering, one of 46 programs enrolling now for fall 2024. On , SIT students will have access to advanced multimedia studios at Universidade Aut贸noma de Lisboa (Autonomous University of Lisbon) as they explore a range of ways to communicate and narrate across cultures.

Based in the dynamic and culturally rich city of Lisbon, SIT鈥檚 partnership with the university gives students access to state-of-the-art television and radio recording and editing equipment under the guidance of media and arts professionals.

The course is applicable to a range of disciplines as the lines between art and commerce, producer and consumer, content creator and audience are increasingly blurred in today鈥檚 media landscape, where media artists, journalists, designers, and content creators must work across mediums, platforms, and cultures. In the private sector, too, corporations rely on user-generated content campaigns and consumer communities to create and market new products.

On an excursion to Seville, Spain, students will visit a defunct textile factory that has been transformed into a hub for media arts exhibits and performances.

SIT鈥檚 fall 2024 roster also brings a new, cutting-edge focus on . Based in Geneva, one of the world鈥檚 leading financial centers and a hub for international organizations and NGOs, the program addresses ethical banking, sustainable finance, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrencies. Starting in the fall, the program drops its French language requirement and adds a new course, Alternative Finance, Cryptocurrencies and AI.

The course looks at influences from outside of mainstream finance such as citizen鈥檚 initiatives, NGOs in the field of microfinance and local currencies, and cryptocurrency start-ups. According to the program鈥檚 academic director, Dr. Goran Jovanovic, 鈥淎I and machine learning are drivers of massive social and economic change but also are drivers producing new trends with seemingly unstoppable decision-making power over the destinies of citizens, businesses, and states.鈥�

In another change this fall, SIT鈥檚 semester program in Spain has a new name, a new location, and a new focus. will be based in Seville, a city rich in cultural history drawn from Spanish, Roma, and Arabic influences. There, students will examine the 鈥減olitics of the streets鈥� including feminist and anti-austerity social movements, anti-eviction organizations, educational and environmental advocates, and independence movements.

鈥淭hese movements have emerged to consolidate neglected rights, raise awareness of political and social conflicts, show discontent, and advocate for the rights of minorities and disenfranchised identities,鈥� according to Academic Director Dr. Victor Tricot. 鈥淭his voluntary gathering and collective action acts as a catalyst for broad social change or transformation and has become a hallmark of Spanish politics.鈥�

The Spain program also includes excursions to Girona and Barcelona as well as to Morocco to examine relations and tensions between North Africa, Spain, and the European Union.

A new language option has been added on . Starting in the fall, students may choose to study Vietnamese or beginning, intermediate, or advanced . The latter is a new offering with an emphasis on oral expression and comprehension and integrates learning about Chinese culture to promote cross-cultural awareness. The Mandarin instructor, Dr. Ly Gia Yen, is a lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education. She is of Vietnamese-Chinese heritage and lived and studied in China for nearly a decade.

Through our campaign called SIT also continues to encourage students to study abroad on the For fall 2024, choices includes 14 different semester-long programs in 10 African countries, plus five International Honors Programs that spend about four weeks each in one or more African countries.

Details on these and all programs offered by SIT in are available at studyabroad.sit.edu. The application deadline for most fall programs is May 15, 2024.

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Monday, Dec. 11, 2:30 PM

Brittany Lavallee, Global Masters in Humanitarian Assistance and Crisis Management

Community Resilience and Creating Capacities for Risk Reduction in First Nations Communities, Case Study in Minegoziibe Anishinabe (Pine Creek First Nation)d Sustainability 

The community of Minegoziibe Anishinabe (Pine Creek First Nation) in Manitoba, Canada, has recently confronted life-threatening wildfires and floods. Like many First Nations, they have also faced the harmful social effects resulting from the legacy of Indian Residential Schools and the epidemic of drug and alcohol use. The community is creating capacities for risk reduction through taking care of their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Traditional roles and responsibilities of the Chief and Council, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members have helped guide mechanisms for emergency response and recovery. The analysis uses a holistic approach to understand community resilience through decolonized frameworks for disaster risk reduction

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 11 AM

Fyne-Lilian Pie Lebari, MA in Sustainable Development

UNEP Assessment of Ogoniland: HYPREP and its challenges to the implementation of the cleanup recommendations; Lessons from the field

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) assessment of Ogoniland, oil contamination is widespread and severely impacting many components of the environment. To mitigate this, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) was formed in 2012 by the federal government of Nigeria and tasked with the implementation of the cleanup recommendation of Ogoniland by UNEP. Since HYPREP鈥檚 official launch to commence the cleanup in 2016, it has experienced various challenges in the implementation of the cleanup. This paper identifies the challenges faced by HYPREP in the implementation of the Ogoni cleanup recommendations and the need for a uniform understanding of the term implementation by HYPREP in the context of the Ogoni cleanup and its implementing community.

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1 PM

Ryan Monahan, Global Masters International Education

Roger Williams University Internationalization Plan Analysis and Recommendations

Roger Williams University, a small liberal arts school in Bristol, Rhode Island, is the focus of this report. The researcher first explores and defines internationalization as it applies to higher education, then analyzes the current internationalization efforts in place. Interviews were conducted with ten staff members from various departments across campus to gain a deeper understanding of RWU鈥檚 current internationalization policy.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 11 AM

Ghassan Alkhateeb, Global Masters in Humanitarian Assistance and Crisis Management

Hygiene Behavior Changes of Syrian Early Adolescent Students in Jordan in the Context of COVID-19 Considering Parents’ and Teachers’ Perceptions 

This study delves into the hygiene behavior change among Syrian adolescent students in the context of COVID-19, examining the perspectives of parents and teachers. Displacement experiences and vulnerability impact hygiene behaviors, with overcrowded living conditions and economic struggles hindering optimal practices. While displacement itself may have a limited impact on hygiene habits, poverty emerges as a significant determinant. The study aligns with research emphasizing the socioeconomic factors influencing health practices in displaced populations.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1 PM

Kristal Mitra, Global Masters in Humanitarian Assistance and Crisis Management  

The Role of Education in Post-Conflict Kosovo: A proposal for an analysis of how experts understand the role that education has played in peacebuilding

This study seeks to answer the following research question: What is the relationship between Kosovo’s education system and the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia? The researcher interviewed five individuals: one Bosnian, one Serbian, two Albanian Kosovars, and one Romani Kosovar. The results showed that education played many roles before, during and after the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia. Kosovo鈥檚 education system has historically been used as a tool to promote the political agendas of competing governments, whether that be the Albanian Kosovars, the Serbs, or that of the United Nations. The combination of the existing research and the data collected through the interviews created a strong foundation in understanding the role of education in the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia.

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• about Health, Safety & Well-being on SIT study abroad programs

SIT carefully balances immersive learning with student safety and security. Our unique program structure envelops students in trusted local communities, grounds them in the local culture, and helps them navigate their new surroundings.

While away, students have 24/7 access to SIT鈥檚 Student Health, Safety & Well-being team, which includes experts in risk management, crisis response, mental health, disability services, and global health. This team works closely with our field-based program staff to ensure that policies and program-specific plans meet current global health and safety realities. 

SIT conducts thorough program risk assessments to establish clear crisis management protocols and detailed safety guidelines. These protocols are part of the regular training of our field-based teams. We share standards regionally and across our extensive global portfolio of programs.

Socioeconomic, political, environmental, and medical conditions vary widely across the countries in which we operate. U.S.-based and in-country staff evaluate situational information from a wide variety of sources including U.S. and local governments, contacts in nongovernmental organizations, international and local media, and our own network of contacts within each country.

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As it does every year, U.S. News has released its 鈥淏est Colleges鈥� rankings, which include a . The list is based on nominations from college presidents, chief academic officers, deans of students and deans of admissions from over 1,500 schools.

We congratulate the following SIT partners included in this year鈥檚 rankings.

3rd 鈥� Middlebury College
4th 鈥� (tie) Elon University; Georgetown University; Goucher College
10th 鈥� Syracuse University
13th 鈥� (tie) Boston University; Dartmouth College
16th 鈥� (tie) Harvard University; Indiana University Bloomington; University of Texas at Austin
20th 鈥� University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
22nd 鈥� University of Minnesota Twin Cities
23rd 鈥� Yale University
25th 鈥� University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
27th 鈥� St. Olaf College 28 (tie): Butler University
28th 鈥� (tie) Carleton College 28 (tie): Dickinson College 28 (tie): University of Wisconsin-Madison
34th 鈥� (tie) Miami University of Ohio; University of Virginia

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Welcome to summer!

Just when you鈥檝e stowed your beach gear and are settling back into campus life, SIT announces a roster of immersive study abroad programs for summer 2024. What better way to extend the summer state of mind than to start planning your travel abroad for next year?

SIT has added three new programs to its lineup of summer experiences:

On Jordan’s , you will contribute to the design of projects that support local communities as they address development and environmental challenges. Jordan is advancing innovative approaches to sustainable practices in water scarcity, organic farming, food security, and sustainable energy.

examines diverse ecosystems that include some of the Earth鈥檚 most threatened species. You鈥檒l study mangrove forests, coral reefs, and seagrass beds in a country that extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea. Learn about carbon accumulation and marine ecology in spectacular settings, snorkel in one of Panama鈥檚 top diving sites, and conduct research under the guidance of renowned marine biologists.

In South Africa, SIT’s program pairs you with award-winning journalists in some of the country鈥檚 best newsrooms to learn the ropes of an international media environment. You鈥檒l create a field-based journalistic or digital media project that conforms to the highest professional standards鈥攁nd you鈥檒l return home a published journalist!

SIT鈥檚 22 multidisciplinary summer programs in 16 countries are relevant to a range of interests and majors, with formats that range from skills-building internships to intensive language learning, from hands-on research to creative arts workshops. The programs are all built around a core set of critical global issues and each carries between six and nine undergraduate credits.

If science, conservation, and ecology spark your interest, you can take a geologic trek in the spectacular Annapurna region of Nepal, observe geothermal activity in Iceland, or explore the megadiverse forests of Indonesia.

Jumpstart your healthcare career track in Madagascar, Vietnam, or India, where you鈥檒l analyze traditional and modern medical systems. We also return to for an unflinching perspective on the 1994 genocide and the reconciliation and development efforts that have emerged to help Rwandans heal and rebuild.

If Europe is your destination of choice, options include the arts in the Czech Republic, food security in Italy, human trafficking in The Netherlands, sustainability and social justice in Spain, diplomacy or global health in Switzerland, and more.

Read about these and other programs at , where you can also filter programs according to interest, location, and other specifics.

It’s not too early to start planning now. Applications open Sept. 15. Happy summer!

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Through the partnership, SIT will waive the application fee for AmeriCorps members and those who have completed at least one term of service. Accepted applicants automatically receive a $10,000 scholarship for any of SIT鈥檚 one-year Global MA program, or at least a $7,500 scholarship toward a part-time hybrid program.

鈥淲e are very proud to continue to partner with City Year to advance our shared values and priorities,鈥� said Mory Pagel, SIT vice president for innovation, strategy, and partnerships. 鈥淭his partnership highlights the visions of both organizations, integrating the power of knowledge and service in addressing critical global issues.鈥�

Pagel said City Year participants are an excellent fit for SIT Graduate programs including the full-time global programs that take place on SIT鈥檚 campus locations around the world. 鈥淭hese idealistic and committed leaders have a high level of maturity, insight, and experience working in diverse settings,鈥� he noted.

City Year staff employed for at least two years are also eligible for these benefits. Applicants will be considered for additional merit-based awards depending on the strength of their application.

Eligible SIT MA programs are:

Global Master of Arts (full time)

Master of Arts (part-time hybrid)

• (formerly TESOL)

In addition to the scholarships and fee waiver, admitted students may defer enrollment by one year if they decide to serve additional time with City Year before starting their studies.

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Since Friday, SIT teams in Morocco and the United States have been busy supporting each other, our students, and our partners and communities. Our faculty and staff in Rabat and Casablanca are grateful for the gracious expressions of support and kindness they have received from colleagues across our institution and beyond. Our faculty have also been reaching out to our program partners, including NGOs and academic colleagues from the impacted areas, to ask what we can do to support them at this incredibly difficult time. Our students have embraced the bottom-up feeling of popular solidarity across the country.

The Moroccan state has long experience managing crises, including previous earthquakes in Morocco. Moroccan emergency intervention forces have taken part in several natural catastrophes relief missions in the region including the recent earthquake in Turkey. A crisis management cell presided by King Mohammed VI has issued guidelines outlining immediate and mid-term measures for the reconstruction of the devastated villages. A bank account has been set to collect donations, and Moroccan residents abroad are mobilizing to help with the reconstruction efforts. As a sign of international solidarity and hope for rapid remediation, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank will continue with their planned annual meeting in Marrakech October 9-15, 2023, and which is expected to bring 14,000 high-level participants.

Many of the roads leading to mountainous villages that were closed by rubble have been re-opened, but a few areas near the epicenter of the earthquake in the High Atlas Mountains remain difficult to access. Military forces are on site to provide shelter, water, food, and health care for those in the mountains and an air-bridge was established to provide relief to the survivors in areas yet difficult to access. The challenge is for the reconstruction to be completed before winter snowfalls.

SIT is working closely with our student groups, who are confronting firsthand the importance of local and international solidarity as well as the impact of climate change, transnational support networks for disenfranchised communities, and relief and crisis management from a Global South perspective. We acknowledge that the context of this reflection is difficult, and emotional health support resources are being put in place for all who need them.

Our thoughts, energy, and support are with the people of Morocco.

Dr. Sophia Howlett
President, 91精品
Brattleboro, Vermont

Dr. Said Graiouid
Provost, 91精品
Rabat, Morocco

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Monday, August 7, 11:30 AM-1 PM

Marcella McNerney, MA in Climate Change and Global Sustainability

The U.S. Government鈥檚 Global Food Security Strategy and the Effectiveness of Agriculture-led Growth through the Perspectives of Climate Change and Sustainability 

The United States Agency for International Development鈥檚 (USAID) Global Food Security Strategy Fiscal Year 2022-2026 addresses food security in developing countries. The U.S. Global Food Security Strategy set forth by USAID lays forth a strategy for increasing food security in 12 targeted low-income and developing nations. It is crucial to examine how well the USAID policy does this with consideration of climate change, sustainability, and socioeconomic well-being, given the fact that climate change impacts and predictions are now affecting food systems at all stages, from growth through production.

Monday, August 7, 11:30 AM-1 PM

Mary Thibodeau, MA in Humanitarian Assistance and Crisis Management

Decolonizing WASH Practices Between National Policies and International Standards:  A case study in Tanzania

The international community has developed guidelines and standards for the maintenance of water and sanitation (WASH) in states from the end of the 20th century to present and have often been criticized for their lack of contextual adaptations in the standards that states are expected to implement universally. The research explored how international standards on WASH have applied decolonized methods of interventions to guide the development of culturally relevant national policies. Tanzania was chosen as a case study to conduct a comprehensive review of the states鈥� integration of international standards within their policies through a decolonial perspective. Tanzania was found to be a model state with strong policies and campaigns that incorporated international standards through culturally adjusted practices that focus on the behaviors of Tanzanian communities. This research contributes a greater understanding to the field of the necessity for international organizations to utilize decolonized practices through recognizing cultural differences in aid projects, and to highlight how a state can successfully incorporate the standards from the international community.  

Monday, August 7, 2-3:30 PM

Frederick Bentley, MA in Sustainable Development Practice

Equity in Urban Green Space: How access to urban green space is addressed in Albany, New York  

The crisis of climate change-driven disaster and instability is affecting humans all over the world, especially vulnerable populations in urban settings. This crisis exacerbates social inequalities in cities that exist from a legacy of discriminatory policies. This research centers local perspectives and policies on access and utilization of green spaces as a vital social and green infrastructure within the city of Albany. This research serves as a case study for the city of Albany as well as a framework for other municipalities in addressing the importance of providing equitable access to green spaces in an urban environment.

Monday, August 7, 2-3:30 PM

Aaron Thompson, MA in Sustainable Development Practice (Hybrid)

Responding to Disproportionate Skin Cancer Rates in Adult Men Aged 18-60

Skin cancer is a deadly disease that kills significantly more men than women every year. At the same time, women are more than twice as likely to apply daily sun protection factor (SPF) than men. This research study explores how key stakeholders within the skin care industry have responded to the data showing increasing disparities between male and female skin cancer rates. Findings indicated that most men were consciously unaware that skin cancer affected them at higher rates that it did women. By increasing visibility of the issue, dismantling harmful gender stereotypes, and conducting further intersectional research, men will be more likely to understand the relevancy of good skin protection behaviors, and institute preventative measures to mitigate their overall risk of dying from skin cancer.

Tuesday, August 8, 9-10:30 AM

Anna Long, MA in Conflict Transformation

Using Community Organizing Best Practices to Re-Design the DART Organizers’ Institute

This capstone project explores three approaches to community organizing from three different scholar-practitioners. It begins with the father of grassroots organizing, Saul Alinsky鈥檚, and his neighborhood- and congregation-based approach, followed by Alicia Garza, the founder of the international Black Lives Matter movement. It ends with author and organizer adrienne maree brown鈥檚 Emergent Strategy approach. This paper will synthesize all three approaches, ultimately identifying four recommended approaches to community organizing: power, motivation, emotion, and centering impacted voices. The four recommended approaches will be used to evaluate the new organizer training (Organizers鈥� Institute) for the Direct Action and Research Training (DART) Network, and then to re-design the initial week of the Organizers鈥� Institute.

Tuesday, August 8, 9-10:30 AM

Lucie Lagodich, MA in Climate Change and Global Sustainability

Sustainable Energy Distribution Methods at the Azraq and Za鈥檃tari Refugee Camps, Jordan: A refugee perspective

The looming climate change crisis requires research and development of mitigation strategies to protect those most vulnerable. This study uses semi-structured interviews to capture the refugee perspective of the successes and shortcomings of large-scale solar farm projects installed at the Azraq and Za鈥檃tari Syrian refugee camps in the west and north of Jordan, respectively. Results suggest that at both camps the current renewable energy systems are deeply flawed with limited hours with rampant distrust among camp residents in the management of the solar farms. Women, students, and those afflicted with illnesses are the most impacted by the energy limitations but all refugees face difficulties that are exacerbated by the region鈥檚 increasing temperatures which are linked to climate change. Azraq and Za鈥檃tari serve as case studies to inform future research on solar energy systems in temporary settlements to prepare for the imminent climate refugee crisis.

Tuesday, August 8, 11 AM-12:30 PM

Deborah-Julie Katsuva, MA in Diplomacy and International Relations

Aesthetic Suffering: The danger of poverty porn and single stories of catastrophe

Although “poverty porn” has received a lot of attention recently, its actual effects on individuals are still not fully known. This study examines how international organizations’ use of poverty porn affects how successfully immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa integrate into American society. This study emphasizes the importance of collecting individual perspectives by analyzing the long-lasting effects of painful and sensationalized images representing African calamities on the conceptualization of sub-Saharan Africans. We learn important things about how poverty porn has affected immigrants’ distinct experiences in the United States from first-person narratives of Congolese Americans.

Tuesday, August 8, 11 AM-12:30 PM

Joseph Fox-Sowell, MA in Humanitarian Assistance and Crisis Management

The Impact of Exercise and Sports on the Psychosocial Well-Being of Syrian Refugee Youth

Psychosocial well-being is a concept that encompasses mental health and the psychosocial health of an individual. Recreational sports and physical activity have been used to promote health and overall well-being of individuals. The main aim of this study is to understand the impact that exercise and sports have on the psychosocial well-being of Syrian refugee youth in Jordan. The results conclude that there is a positive connection between sports and exercise and how it affects and benefits the psychosocial well-being of participants who actively and routinely participated in these activities. This study hopes to contribute to the advocacy of incorporating sports and exercise into mental health programs and interventions for vulnerable youth populations. It is recommended to include females and do further research into how Syrian youth refugees can advance in their sports journeys.

Tuesday, August 8, 2-3:30 PM

Jennifer Tolman, MA in Diplomacy and International Relations

Navigating Real World Conditions: M&E in USAID Projects

This capstone asks the following question: What shared challenges do USAID evaluators face when evaluating programs in the same region on similar topics? This research aims to inform this question through a comparative review of six evaluations published in the past five years of USAID projects in Latin America on the themes of rule of law, governance, and democracy building. Evaluations review program goals and actual outputs to determine effectiveness of a program and develop lessons-learned for future programming. However, this evaluation process occurs in real-world settings that inevitably present challenges to data collection. I find that the primary challenges faced by evaluators in the sample include insufficient program documentation, difficulty contacting stakeholders, political upheaval, and concerns regarding the accuracy of data collected. This paper contributes to the field of monitoring and evaluation by exploring on a small-scale the real-life USAID evaluation methods and challenges.

Tuesday, August 8, 2-3:30 PM

Jona Block, MA in Humanitarian Assistance and Crisis Management

No Integration Without Employment: Asylum-Seekers in Serbia and their search for work

Employment is traditionally viewed as an integral component of refugee integration. Previous research suggests that for refugees, employment benefits psychological well-being, provides economic security, and develops social networks. The current research explores the dynamic between integration and employment for asylum-seekers and refugees in Serbia. It seeks to understand the difficulties these displaced populations face finding employment and why they remain in a country which is traditionally viewed as a transit country into the European Union. Due to waiting periods imposed by the Serbian government, and a general institutional lag, asylum-seekers are unable to fully participate in the Serbian labor market when it would benefit them most. Those who do find stable employment are most likely to remain in Serbia and build a life. The current research discovered that the reciprocal relationship between integration and employment in Serbia is currently fractured. Only by shifting public policy and investing in refugee integration can this relationship be mended.

Wednesday, August 9, 9-10:30 AM

Sebastian Chavez, MA in Diplomacy and International Relations

Masters Abroad

The research focuses on the perspective and experience of students attaining a master鈥檚 degree abroad. The overall study is to answer the following questions: 1) What is the reasoning behind gaining a master鈥檚 degree abroad? 2) What kind of impact does a master鈥檚 degree have on the identity of students?  3) How might a master鈥檚 abroad experience aid international relations? Among the key findings, specifically, students鈥� main incentives ranged from career development in wanting to advance career objectives or real-world experiences of living and adapting to a new cultural environment. Following identity transformation, students experienced self-growth or discovered new identity traits and passions they did not know existed. Overall, this study represents the vital importance of masters abroad to graduate students who are on their way to making a global impact

Wednesday, August 9, 11 AM -12:30 PM

Jarred Haynes, MA in Sustainable Development Practice

Public Participation in Alaskan Subsistence Management: Rurality and 鈥渕eaningful鈥� participation

In Alaska, subsistence 鈥� the harvesting of natural resources 鈥� is a way of life for some communities. The Federal Subsistence Board oversees the Federal Subsistence Management Program. One of its responsibilities is to determines areas as subsistence or non-subsistence based, in part, on whether subsistence is a 鈥減rincipal characteristic of the economy, culture, and way of life鈥� Federal policy grants these communities priority in the taking of wild resources. This research asks what subsistence means to a non-rural, mixed community of Native and non-Native hunters and fishers in Southeast Alaska, what pressures they experience on their livelihoods, and the potential that a rural determination and subsistence priority have to sustain quasi-rural livelihoods. Using a rural livelihoods framework and interviews with members of the Ketchikan community, this research will present community perception of their livelihood resilience, risk, and opportunities.

Thursday, August 10, 9-10:30 AM

Brenda Belcher, MA in Intercultural Service, Leadership and Management

An Analysis of Communication-related Information and Services Offered to Parents of Deaf Children in Puerto Rico

The period from birth to five years is a critical stage for human language acquisition, and inadequate access to language during this period can cause far-reaching negative effects. Young deaf and hard-of-hearing children face barriers to acquiring language through speaking and listening techniques, and their parents must make consequential decisions about what communicative strategies to pursue for their child. In Puerto Rico, information and support around communication approaches flow to parents from a variety of sources, including the island鈥檚 local Early Hearing Detection & Intervention system, three dedicated schools for the deaf, and a variety of community-based organizations. This study sought to analyze the information and services made available to parents, including whether they are adequate or balanced with regard to sign- vs. speech-centered approaches.

Thursday, August 10, 9-10:30 AM

George Kasch, MA in Sustainable Development Practice

Common Pool Resource Management and Conflict Resolution: A case study of two self-governed irrigation schemes in Ntcheu, Malawi

Contrary to conventional common-pool resource (CPR) theory 鈥� where it is presumed that strong central states must be the primary actors in regulating the commons 鈥� self-governed CPR theory is a method that enables the appropriators themselves to be the primary actors in designing and managing a given CPR. Irrigation systems are one on the most common examples of CPR sharing. Using Elinor Ostrom鈥檚 theory on self-governed CPR management and her Eight Design Principles, I examine the mechanisms by which two neighboring small-scale irrigation schemes in rural Malawi manage and govern common-pool water resources to contrast intra-scheme functions and the presence or absence of inter-scheme conflict and collaboration. Ultimately, this study demonstrates the coordination opportunities amongst neighboring schemes and local external authorities; specifically, in market integration, crop diversification and joint-scheme capacity building so other self-governed irrigation schemes can be more resilient to climate change, combat food insecurities and have enhanced conflict-resolution tools for self-governed water systems in rural Malawi. 

Thursday, August 10, 11 AM-1:30 PM EDT

Sarah Rauf, MA in Diplomacy and International Relations

Opportunity Discrimination: Resettlement efforts made by NGOs in the United States

Social identity plays a key aspect in life. This research tests whether homogeneity between refugees and their host communities correlates to the immigration process and resettlement success. The analysis helps form a conclusion that people want to help those who look like themselves before those who appear more foreign. This is related to the central theories of social identity and prejudice stemming from stereotyping. The analysis concludes that there is a level of positive correlation to homogeneity making immigration easier for certain in-groups of people. The data and conclusions from this conduction can be further used in future research of social identity and discrimination refugees face.

Thursday, August 10, 11 AM-1:30 PM

Kerri Pike Knapp, MA in International Education (Hybrid)

International K-12 Schools Seeking U.S. Accreditation: An analysis of the rationales involved in earning accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

The international K-12 school market is growing fast, and new international schools are opening every year. Hundreds of those international K-12 schools seek out accreditation to help validate their institution鈥檚 authenticity. Accreditation allows potential students and families to trust that the education provided is legitimate according to a set of principles and standards provided by the accreditation organization. Colleges and universities, particularly those in the United States, where thousands of international students strive to be accepted, typically require students to matriculate from an accredited school. With this market growth comes a need for accountability, and therein lies accreditation. The United States has four regional accreditation organizations who accredit both domestic and international schools, but this study focuses on just one organization, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). This qualitative study explores various rationales provided by participants using Grounded Theory as the method and institutional theory as the theoretical framework.

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Twelve U.S. college and high school educators will have the opportunity to learn African perspectives and witness African responses to climate change next summer, thanks in part to a U.S. Department of Education grant to 91精品 (SIT).

On the program Tuko Pamoja: Tanzanian Creativity and Perspectives in an Era of Climate Change, SIT will welcome six college and six high school educators to Tanzania-Zanzibar for a five-week experiential seminar in June and July 2024. In coastal Zanzibar, urban Dar es Salaam and mountainous Arusha, the educators will meet with researchers, practitioners, and professionals, including smallholder farmers and members of the Maasai community, to discuss livelihoods, coastal environments, food production, the arts, and education. The program will focus on how Tanzanian communities draw on their knowledge to confront the impacts of climate change.

鈥淪IT鈥檚 main goal is to infuse African perspectives into U.S. classrooms and curricula when discussing climate change,鈥� said Project Director Dr. Jonathan Walz. 鈥淲hether our participants are educators in humanities, social studies, languages or area studies, each will be able to reflect on the practices and social and environmental histories encountered in Tanzania as examples of African communities鈥� creative adaptions to the impacts of climate change.鈥�

Educators will be able to bring these new and diverse perspectives back to their U.S. classrooms and students, integrate new material into their teaching, and help their U.S. students gain an international outlook and new approaches to problem solving of this critical global issue.

Dr. Said Graiouid, SIT Provost and Dean of Faculty

SIT Provost and Dean of Faculty Dr. Said Graiouid said, 鈥淓ducators will be able to bring these new and diverse perspectives back to their U.S. classrooms and students, integrate new material into their teaching, and help their U.S. students gain an international outlook and new approaches to problem solving of this critical global issue.鈥�

Noting that SIT has the largest portfolio of programs on the African continent of any U.S. study abroad provider, Graiouid said the organization has redoubled efforts to generate more interest in the continent at a time when many U.S. students are opting to study in countries that feel more familiar to them, such as Europe and Australia.

Tanzania can be seen as a microcosm of the African continent, Walz said, a place where diverse people are responding in creative and innovative ways to environmental changes.

鈥淐oastal and island environments such as Zanzibar bear the brunt of sea level change and the increased frequency of severe climate events, including mega-cyclones, typhoons, flooding, and coral bleaching. In such ecosystems, human communities face threats to water, food, and energy sources,鈥� he noted.

Walz is associate professor and chair of SIT鈥檚 graduate MA in Climate Change and Global Sustainability. He is also academic director of an undergraduate program based in Stone Town, Zanzibar, focused on coastal ecology and natural resource management. SIT also has an undergraduate program based in Arusha on wildlife conservation and political ecology, which is run by Dr. Oliver Nyakunga. Since 1990, more than 2,000 students have participated in SIT鈥檚 undergraduate programs in the country.

The full range of climate impacts and human creativity to understand and address these impacts can be observed in the country and by the responses of its communities, institutions, and organizations.

Dr. Jonathan Walz, SIT academic director and program chair, Zanzibar

Culturally and linguistically diverse, Tanzania鈥檚 communities have histories, perspectives, strategies, and expressions that capture and address contemporary climate and environmental changes in the 21^st century. Tanzania is one of a very few countries in the world and only one of two countries in sub-Saharan Africa to have both glaciers and coral reefs within its territory, alongside an array of other types of environments.

鈥淚n an era of climate change, the full range of climate impacts and human creativity to understand and address these impacts can be observed in the country and by the responses of its communities, institutions, and organizations,鈥� Walz said.

According to the United Nations, Tanzania is one of the 10 fastest growing countries in the world in terms of its human population. With some 40 percent of territory designated as national parks or highly protected areas, the country faces increased pressures on land, water, food, and energy resources.

Participants in the five-week seminar can expect to gain practical and conceptual tools and develop creative artifacts that can support them in infusing African perspectives and creative responses to climate change into their curricula and pedagogies back home. They may also develop partnerships and connections that extend beyond the length of the seminar.

鈥淎 U.S. high school educator might also connect with a Tanzanian high school educator who would like to establish a virtual student exchange or a collaborative cross-country project,鈥� said Walz. 鈥淭he possibilities are myriad, as our program is designed with an intentional eye toward relationship building.鈥�

The application period for Tuko Pamoja: Tanzanian Creativity and Perspectives in an Era of Climate Change is expected to open this fall through the SIT websites.

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Tuko Pamoja: Tanzanian Creativity and Perspectives in an Era of Climate Change was developed with a grant of $142,442 from the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA), U.S. Department of Education. That funding is 60 percent of the total cost of the project, with the remaining 40 percent funded by nongovernmental sources. The content of the program does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education and should not be seen as an endorsement by the U.S. government.

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BRATTLEBORO, Vermont鈥擲IT President Sophia Howlett has announced the addition of two new senior-level executives who bring a broad range of experience to global undergraduate and graduate programming at 91精品.

Howlett has named Andrea Bordeau as dean of Student Health, Safety, and Well-being, and Jennifer Lee as associate vice president for Enrollment Services.

鈥淭hese women bring a wealth of relevant experience and knowledge to SIT at a time when their respective fields are of particular interest and concern to students, parents, and our institutional partners across the country and around the world,鈥� said Howlett.

Bordeau has a decade of leadership experience in international student mobility and risk management. She is former president of Pulse: International Safety and Security Professionals in Higher Education and was recently elected to the steering committee of the Overseas Security Advisory Council.

She joins SIT from Vanderbilt University, where she was director of Global Safety and Security, providing emergency response for faculty and students overseas and overseeing all faculty-led programs. Prior to Vanderbilt, she was at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in a similar role.

Bordeau attended Union College in Schenectady, New York, and co-lead their program in Jamaica for several years. From there she went on to the University of Edinburgh for an MSc in African Studies with a focus on international development. Bordeau continued her graduate studies at Tel Aviv University with an MA in Middle East History and Security Studies. While based in the Middle East, she was a research fellow at the American University of Iraq, Sulimaniyah, and worked as a security analyst focused on Syria.

鈥淎s international and global education continues to recover from the pandemic, Andrea鈥檚 background will be invaluable in ensuring our students鈥� safety and security,鈥� said Howlett.

Jennifer Lee joined SIT in May as associate vice president for Enrollment Services. She brings nine years of experience at City University of New York (CUNY) School of Professional Studies, where she was associate dean of Enrollment and Student Services鈥攁 role that covered financial aid, admissions, academic advisement, and study abroad. Prior to that position, she was director of College Admissions and Access at CUNY鈥檚 Guttman Community College, which she helped to set up as a member of The New Community College Initiative. 

Lee has a BA in psychology from SUNY Oneonta, and an MSW from New York University.

鈥淛ennifer brings a critical lens to SIT and years of incredible experience in both applied graduate and undergraduate studies at a time when, like colleges and universities across the country, we are confronting a new environment for international education and the potential upcoming challenges of the demographic cliff,鈥� said Howlett. “Jennifer will be providing leadership particularly as we develop our enrollment in graduate studies over the coming years.”

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91精品 is pleased to announce that NAFSA: Association of International Educators has awarded SIT Professor Emerita Linda Drake Gobbo with . The status recognizes NAFSA members whose career achievements advance the goals of the association and of international education and exchange.

鈥淣AFSA鈥檚 strength derives from our members like Linda who, over the course of a career, has provided the association with formal and informal leadership, encouraged collaborative dialogues, and promoted knowledge creation to strengthen and serve the field,鈥� said Dr. Fanta Aw, executive director and CEO of NAFSA. 鈥淥ur community has relied on leaders like our Life Members for inspiration as we educate, advocate and innovate in international education. The dedication, effort, and advocacy of these committed members has been essential to the association鈥檚 success for over 75 years.鈥�

During her more than four decade-long career in international education, Drake Gobbo taught and advised close to 1,000 students at SIT Graduate Institute and led the faculty team that developed the field鈥檚 first graduate degree. In 2019, she was named SIT professor emerita. Throughout her career, she has maintained a strong connection to NAFSA and the opportunities for collaboration with other professionals in the field.

… In my favorite NAFSA activities鈥攖he Academy for International Educators, the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship knowledge community, and the Management Development Program鈥擲IT alumni figure prominently.

Linda Drake Gobbo

Drake Gobbo was a lead designer and co-trainer of NAFSA鈥檚 first Academy for International Education, now in its 20th year. She assisted in the development of the five knowledge communities (KCs) structure, and later was the first individual elected to the Teaching, Learning and Scholarship KC chair stream. She was a trainer and program re-designer with the Management Development Program, most recently helping pivot to an online format at the onset of the pandemic.

Drake Gobbo said she is honored and humbled by the lifetime recognition. “My work with NAFSA provided an opportunity to engage in something I really loved to do and to work with some extraordinary people while doing it. Of course, SIT students and alumni have benefited from my activities within NAFSA over the years. Indeed, in my favorite NAFSA activities鈥攖he Academy for International Educators, the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship knowledge community, and the Management Development Program鈥擲IT alumni figure prominently.”

Drake Gobbo’s work has been acknowledged by NAFSA鈥檚 Region XI with the 2014 Sally Heym Award, the 2010 Recognition of Service Award, and the 2005 Distinguished Service Award. Although she retired from full-time work in 2022, Drake Gobbo continues to consult and present in the areas of strategic planning, internationalization, and curriculum development.

Dr. Sora Friedman, chair of SIT’s International Education MA programs, said Drake Gobbo has been her advisor, mentor, and colleague. “I can think of no one who is as qualified for this award as Linda. She is the personification of the IE professional who both advanced the impact of the association and field, and touched hundreds if not thousands of international educators.

NAFSA life members become eligible for nomination at the announcement of their intended retirement from professional responsibilities in the field of international education. Life membership is not automatically granted to those who attain emeritus status; each recipient must be nominated by colleagues for their achievements. Life members receive regular membership privileges and a waiver of annual dues and annual conference fees in perpetuity.

The 2023 Life Members will be recognized for this honor during the NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference and Expo later this month.  The complete list of 2023 NAFSA awardees is available at .

NAFSA is the largest and most comprehensive association of professionals committed to advancing international higher education. The association believes that international education advances learning and scholarship, fosters understanding and respect among people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, is essential for developing globally competent individuals, and builds leadership for the global community.

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91精品 and SIT were honored April 26, 2023, at the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier when lawmakers passed a resolution highlighting the history of the organizations. House Concurrent Resolution 30 was co-sponsored by 13 lawmakers from Windham and Windsor counties, including SIT Graduate Institute alumna Michelle Bos-Lun, a state representative from Putney.

House concurrent resolution congratulating 91精品 Inc on its 90^th anniversary

Offered by: Representatives Burke of Brattleboro, Bos-Lun of Westminster, Chase of Chester, Goldman of Rockingham, Kornheiser of Brattleboro, Long of Newfane, Mrowicki of Putney, Pajala of Londonderry, Roberts of Halifax, Sibilia of Dover, and Toleno of Brattleboro

Offered by: Senators Harrison and Hashim

      Whereas, in 1932, 91精品 Inc (91精品) was established in Putney as The Experiment in International Living, the first program to enable Americans to engage in overseas educational and intercultural programs, and

      Whereas, after World War II, 91精品 sent groups of youth to Western Europe to assist in rebuilding war-torn communities, and

      Whereas, in 1961, the Kennedy Administration enlisted The Experiment in International Living to design and deliver trainings for Peace Corps volunteers and to serve as a training center for 70 projects for over 30 countries, and  

      Whereas, based on its Peace Corps projects and similar activities, in 1964, 91精品 established the 91精品 (SIT), which now annually sends over 2,000 American college and graduate students on semester-abroad study programs in 55 countries, and

      Whereas, from 1979 to 1996, 91精品 provided services in support of the resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees, and since December 2021, it has engaged in refugee resettlement efforts in southern Vermont, and

      Whereas, 91精品 administers more than 90 development programs in over 30 countries, and annually, its youth, academic, and professional exchanges bring over 2,000 emerging leaders to the United States each year for educationally enriching degree and nondegree programs, now therefore be it

      Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives: 

      That the General Assembly congratulates 91精品 Inc on its 90th anniversary, and be it further

      Resolved:  That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to 91精品 Inc.

Signed by Jill Krowinski, Speaker of the House

Signed by David Zuckerman, President of the Senate

Sponsor
Rep. Mollie Burke

Additional Sponsors
Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun
Rep. Heather Chase
Rep. Leslie Goldman
Sen. Wendy Harrison
Sen. Nader Hashim
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser
Rep. Emily Long
Rep. Michael Mrowicki
Rep. Kelly Pajala
Rep. Tristan Roberts
Rep. Laura Sibilia
Rep. Tristan Toleno

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Monday, May 1, 8:40-10 a.m.

U.S. Student Motivations to Study Abroad in East Asia: A Regional Comparison
Nadia Braun, MA in International Education

Many factors influence student motivations to study abroad. This qualitative study examines U.S. student motivations to study abroad in East Asia (Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan), through the lens of push-pull theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior. The study finds that both theories accurately portray student motivations to study abroad in East Asia and that there are important distinctions between student motivations depending on their choice of host country.

Monday, May 1, 7-8:15 PM

Global Changemakers 鈥� Hope for the Future
Ann Flanagan, MA in International Education (Hybrid)

This qualitative. multiple case study explores the journey of changemakers and the role of formal and informal curricula in shaping students’ understanding of social change and motivating them to take action. This thesis investigates transformative experiences encountered through critical reflection and experiential learning and the steps universities can take to equip future changemakers with the necessary tools, skills, and mindsets. This research highlights significant implications for higher education institutions and policymakers seeking to promote social innovation and entrepreneurship programs among students.

Tuesday, May 2, 7-8:15 PM

Education Policy and Practice in Nepal: An Exploration of Education Quality in Private Primary and Secondary Education in Context of a Decentralized Education System in Kathmandu, Nepal
Tashina Tamara McNeil, Global Masters International Education

As a strategy for improving the country鈥檚 education sector and meet national development initiatives, the government of Nepal has implemented decentralization measures. Similarly, the government has committed to the Sustainable Development Goal 4, the premise of which is ensuring by 2030 that all Nepalese school-aged boys and girls have access to quality education. Decentralization, as defined, is the transfer of authority over school management to local governments, the private sector, and local communities. Decentralization, however, is not a panacea for all and when incorrectly implemented the consequences can be deleterious. This study sought to answer this research question: In the context of a decentralized education system, what is the quality of primary and secondary education in private schools in Kathmandu, Nepal? The findings of the study indicate that school environments lacking proper administrative leadership, teacher support, educational resources, and professional development opportunities compounded with poor classroom environments negatively impact the quality of education schools provide.

Wednesday, May 3, 7-8:15 PM

System Support for Early Grade Teacher Mentors in Cambodia
Jana Scislowicz, MA in Intercultural Service, Leadership & Management

The early primary education system in Cambodia is working to expand its teacher mentoring network. This quantitative and qualitative study examines the motivational factors of school-based early grade literacy mentors and master mentors who have played these roles in a pilot program implemented by a United States Agency for International Development-funded project during the 2021-22 academic year in Cambodia. The study finds that mentors are motivated to perform the mentoring roles for intrinsic reasons such as improving student education and peer learning. It also finds that there are areas of improvement for mentor selection, workload assignment, financial remuneration, and recognition for the mentor network to successfully scale-up to the entire nation.

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91精品, 91精品 (SIT), and The Experiment in International Living are deeply saddened by the tragic event that took place Monday at a Groundworks shelter鈥攁 place meant to be a safe space both for those in need and for those committed to supporting the most vulnerable among us. We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim, to the larger Groundworks family, and to the wider Brattleboro community suffering as a result of this loss.

At this difficult time, we will also continue to promote a spirit of compassion as we all find ways to process this tragedy and come together to comfort and heal.

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SIT alumna of Pomona College has earned the coveted for her independent research on maternal mortality, which she conducted while on SIT鈥檚 program.

The award recognizes meaningful, rigorous academic projects that occur as part of education abroad programs. It includes a $500 cash prize.

Henderson鈥檚 research presentation was titled, 鈥淎 Retrospective Analysis of Maternal Mortality in Kisumu, Kenya from March 2021 to March 2022: The Effects of Proximal and Distal Factors on Maternal Outcomes.鈥� She said her senior thesis at Pomona will be another iteration of her study.

鈥淸Kiya] distinguished herself through her critical analyses of the abstracted data during the one-year time study period,鈥� said SIT Kenya Academic Director Dr. Steve Wandiga. 鈥淥verall, her excellence in academics and [as a] team leader among her peers was outstanding.鈥�

Henderson, who is from New Orleans, is an Africana studies major completing pre-med coursework. She plans to work in maternal and fetal medicine and to open her own practice focusing on holistic health care for black and brown women. Currently, she serves as a study abroad peer mentor at Pomona College.

She chose the SIT program because it represented 鈥渢he perfect marriage between my two main interests” and said the independent research component of the program was important to her.

During a March 16 virtual awards ceremony, Henderson said she chose to research maternal mortality because it is one of the major causes of death among women of reproductive age. 鈥淪pecifically within the United States, black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts.鈥�

Asked about one of the most impactful moments on her program, she said,鈥淔or a long time, I knew that I wanted to work in medicine but I wasn鈥檛 sure specifically where I wanted to work, and as I learned more about maternal mortality within the U.S.  that influenced my decision to work in maternal medicine. So being in [the women and children鈥檚 health section in Kisumu County Referral Hospital] for the very first time 鈥� I had this feeling that this is what I鈥檓 supposed to be doing; this is where I鈥檓 supposed to be,鈥� she said.

Henderson will be recognized on March 24 during the 19^th Annual Forum Conference in Seattle.

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91精品 (SIT) is pleased to announce the debut of a flagship academic journal that will publish research and scholarly articles focused on the world鈥檚 most critical global issues.

The new Journal of Critical Global Issues, a peer-reviewed, open-access digital journal, will contribute to SIT鈥檚 mission to educate future scholars and professionals in diverse settings to address critical issues in pursuit of a more sustainable, peaceful, and just world. The journal aspires to support respectful communities, foster intercultural understanding, advocate for social justice and inclusion, and promote sustainability.

Dr. Melissa Whatley, SIT assistant professor of international and global education, is the journal editor.

鈥淔or our inaugural issue, we are especially interested in work from researchers and scholars that focuses on the Critical Global Issues upon which all SIT programs are built,鈥� said Dr. Whatley. These are: climate and environment; development and inequality; education and social change; geopolitics and power; global health and well-being; identity and human resilience; and peace and justice.

To launch this important publication, SIT invites proposals from researchers and scholars to contribute to a virtual roundtable discussion to be held May 15-17. To be considered for the roundtable discussion, please submit a 500-word abstract of your presentation .

The deadline for proposals is Feb. 15, 2023.

Roundtable presenters will have the opportunity to publish work related to their roundtable presentation in the inaugural issue of the Journal of Critical Global Issues, which is planned for early 2024.

Journal articles will be published in multiple languages. This multilingual approach responds and contributes to the epistemological importance of research from diverse geographic and linguistic contexts.

The Journal of Critical Global Issues editorial board includes faculty from across the world whose disciplines represent a broad range of perspectives. There is also an advisory board that ensures ethical processes and a wide variety of appropriate peer reviewers for submissions. 

For more information about submission requirements, the submission process, or for other questions, please email jcgi@sit.edu.

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