International education at community colleges is increasingly recognized as essential for building a more inclusive civil society and ensuring a strong U.S. economy. As the country focuses on issues of equity and workforce development in…
International student enrollment has been an important element of campus internationalization at community colleges for many years. For most U.S. students at community colleges who are unable to travel and study abroad, international students on…
As the start of the 2020-21 academic year approached, community colleges were faced with a myriad of shifting factors when deciding whether to conduct all their classes online due to health concerns regarding the global…
While states and local communities are in the midst of responding to the coronavirus outbreak, many of our nation’s leaders are asking what the impact on international education will be and what will it look…
Three community colleges in rural New York leverage online education to provide experiences for U.S. students and to tap international students. Wayne Wheeler is director of international programs and services at the American Association of…
As the American workplace and national economy become more globalized, international education has gained increasing prominence as an integral part of the U.S. community college mission. Wayne Wheeler is director of international programs and services…
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) serves on the board of directors for several international organizations to ensure that U.S. community colleges have a voice in important international dialogues, and to provide unique opportunities…
Many believe that apprenticeships can be a solution to our nation’s workforce and education challenges — from eliminating the student debt crisis and increasing student completion rates, to closing the skills gap and resolving racial…
International student recruitment is often the first step in most community colleges’ progress toward campus internationalization. Wayne Wheeler is director of international programs and services at the American Association of Community Colleges. More Posts
The block model for academic scheduling is an age-old idea that has recently found international appeal. Wayne Wheeler is director of international programs and services at the American Association of Community Colleges. More Posts