Global Connections


Global Connections: CTE in a global economy

Community colleges have played a historic and vital role in creating and growing the American middle class. They have well-earned the title of “America’s Colleges.”  Given their prominent history, some predict that community college enrollment…



Global Connections: Leveraging virtual exchanges in New York

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…


Global Connections: The international education thread

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…


Global Connections: Leveraging international networks

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…



New approaches to recruit international students

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