Paris 2023
November 8 - 10, 2023Leading Change in Study Abroad
The 76th CIEE Study Abroad Conference will bring together thought leaders in the field of international education to share ideas on how best to refine, reconceptualize, and reshape the future of study abroad.
How will study abroad evolve over the next 10 years? What new programs and initiatives should we build together to make study abroad an even more powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth? How can we make international experiences more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming?
Join forward thinking experts for workshops, collaboration, and new interactive presentations in Parisian salons on topics such as:
- Reimagining the Future of Higher (and Global) Education
- Aligning Internships, Service Learning, and Research in a Global Context
- Expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Abroad
- Embracing the (Re)Emergence of Traditional Study Abroad
- Adopting Impactful Strategies for Sustainability Abroad
This year’s keynote speakers include:
- Kenneth Elmore, President, Dean College
- Rebecca Kohn, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Elon University
- Lubomila Jordanova, CEO, Plan A
- Ben Waxman, CEO, Intead
Read more about each speaker.
Day 1
Nov 8, 2023
Day 2
Nov 9, 2023
Day 3
Nov 10, 2023
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
CIEE Paris Center
Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education
This certification program is designed to empower participants with the tools they need to become Certified Mental Health First Aiders, equipped to provide effective support and assistance to students facing mental health and substance use challenges.
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Salon Concorde, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Opening Plenary: Reimagining the Future of Higher and Global Education
Join this timely conversation focused on how best to refine, reconceptualize, and reshape the future of study abroad with specific emphasis on themes most relevant to partner universities and colleges,... Read More
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Salon Imperial, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Meet CIEE Reception
This evening, we begin the CIEE 76th Annual Study Abroad Conference with our signature reception, bringing together all our Centers under one roof! This is your chance to have your... Read More
9:00 am – 10:15 am
Salon Sessions 1
9:01 am – 10:15 am
Salon Imperial, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Sustainability And Study Abroad
Facilitators Ellen Sayles, Associate Dean and Director of Education Abroad University of Richmond Alan Masters, Academic Affairs Director – Curriculum CIEE Naomi Otterness, Director of Study Abroad Davidson College Kate... Read More
9:01 am 10:15 am
Salon Aiglon, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
An Accessible Feast: Infusing Disability-Positive Culture into International Education
What would the future of global education look like if disability identity were recognized as a positive driving force of innovation? Guests will cultivate strategies to accelerate a bright future... Read More
9:01 am – 10:15 am
Salon Napoleon, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
AI, ChatGPT and Global Learning
Launched as a prototype in November 2022, ChatGPT will be approaching its first birthday as CIEE hosts its conference in Paris. ChatGPT compels us to reimagine HE. We will consider... Read More
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Coffee Break
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Salon Sessions 2
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Salon Napoleon, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Designing the Future of Global Education: A Student-Centered Design Sprint
How might we redesign Global Education for the students of 2030? Embark with us on a dynamic journey, harnessing the power of Design Thinking to craft innovative and impactful pathways... Read More
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Salon Aiglon, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Permission to Fail? Granted! Facilitating an Openness to Risk and Uncertainty as International Educators
In this lively, experiential, and interactive salon, we will practice getting more comfortable with uncertainty, facilitate discussion around ways to prepare and support students studying in new cultures and new... Read More
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Salon Imperial, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Short-term and Faculty-led Programs as Paths to Expanding Accessibility
This salon will focus on the development of short-term study abroad programs and their potential impact on diversity abroad initiatives.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Conference Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Salon Sessions 3
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Salon Napoleon, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
More Than an Athlete: Leveraging Sports to Shape the Future of Global Education
The purpose of sport is more than elite competition. Sport is a medium for education abroad, diplomacy, internationalization, and academic partnerships. During this session, we will question how sport can... Read More
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Salon Aiglon, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Problematizing Education Abroad in Europe Through A DEI Lens
Facilitators Kyle Rausch, Executive Director University of Illinois at Chicago Annastasia Williams, Manager, Institutional Relations CIEE Norvell Watts, Program Manager Northwestern University
1:00 pm pm – 2:15 pm pm
Salon Imperial, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Transformational Learning: Re-Envisioning the Impact of International Study Abroad Programs
This presentation examines the transformative experiences among social work students who participated in a short-term immersion in either Italy or Panama in four areas (1) Community, (2) Adaptation, (3) Empowerment... Read More
2:15 pm pm – 2:45 pm
Coffee Break
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Salon Sessions 4
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Salon Napoleon, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Best practices to support the next generation of international educators, and those who manage them
As institutions and organizations emerge from the pandemic, hiring has been a priority. This session presents strategies to advance the professional development of newcomers to the sector, as well as... Read More
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Salon Aiglon, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Why not Latin America?
The conference will delve into the reasons why Latin America and the Caribbean are often undervalued as a study abroad option. We will emphasize the value LAC offers to higher... Read More
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Salon Imperial, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Expanding Identity Abroad: Partnerships Across Student Life Units
Using a 2023 Wake Forest University LGBTQ+ program in South Africa as a case study, this session will explore the opportunity of partnering with US campus identity centers to create short-term, identity based programming.... Read More
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Offsite Reception
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cercle de L'Union Interalliée
Reception at the Cercle de L’Union Interalliée
Join CIEE for an exclusive networking soirée at the Cercle de L’Union Interalliée, a haven of peace with a rich heritage spanning more than a century. Experience the charm of... Read More
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Salon Concorde, THE WESTIN PARIS - VENDÔME
Eco-Trailblazers: Insights from CIEE Student Sustainability Challenge Finalists
Hear from the five finalists of the CIEE Student Sustainability Challenge as they share innovative ideas, unique perspectives, and effective strategies to drive positive change for sustainability in education abroad. Student... Read More
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Coffee Break
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Salon Napoleon, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Using Research to Generate Awareness and Resources for Sustainable Student Travel
Students want to travel when they’re abroad. But is sustainability a factor when they decide where and how often to visit other places? Learn from two institutions about their research... Read More
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Salon Tuileries, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Cohort-Based Global Learning: High Impact Programs that Go Beyond Study Abroad
Cohort-based global learning is a powerful tool for fostering intercultural competence. While study abroad may be a part of the student experience in the presenters’ examples, participants will explore high... Read More
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Salon Sessions 5
10:31 am – 11:45 am
Salon Aiglon, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Role Swap: The Multiple Perspectives Around Students with Mental Illness
We each have our own perspective on students with mental illness studying abroad. In this salon, we will use role play to understand the considerations that various stakeholders must balance... Read More
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Conference Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Closing Plenary
12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
Salon Concorde, The Westin Paris - Vendôme
Adopting Impactful Strategies for Sustainability in Global Education
Join us as we seek to understand and unpack recent efforts to align global education initiatives with the climate change imperative. We’ll invite a sustainability expert to present and then... Read More
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