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Members join a dynamic community that engages in thoughtful dialogue about the issues facing the field of education abroad. Read our About Us page and download the Membership Prospectus below to learn more.
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Contact [email protected] with any questions.  

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Membership Benefits for You and Your Organization 

Forum membership is institutional, which means benefits extend to all faculty, staff, and administrators of the institution or organization! Membership includes: 

Quality Assurance & Professional Development 

• Participation in members-only and free-for-members webinars throughout the year. ​
• Discounted registration for all faculty and staff members at your institution/organization to attend The Forum’s Annual, European, and Career-Integrated Global Learning conferences,  Health and Safety Institute, Regional Seminars, and Forum workshops. 
• Reduced fees for faculty and staff members to participate in Learning & Development opportunities such as The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad, Credentials and Badges, courses and  Global Learning Launchpad.  
• Reduced fees for The Forum’s Consulting Services, which can be tailored to your needs in crisis management, health and safety, office administration, new program development, teaching and learning and more. 
• Eligibility for faculty and staff members to apply for the Ron Koehn Grant Award and conference travel grants to help fund conference participation.

Resources & Research 

Ability for all faculty and staff members at the institution/organization to have log-in access to The Forum’s online resources, which include: 

• The Guidelines Series, which serve as a supplement to the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad by offering detailed guidance for specific program types or facets of education abroad programming. 
• Standards Toolboxes, which provide vetted materials contributed by members to aid your institution in implementing the Standards of Good Practice. 
• The Curriculum Toolbox, an online resource center for faculty and administrators to share their unique approaches to encouraging student learning abroad. 

• Access to post open positions on ForumJobs: The Forum’s online job board service. 
• Participation in Forum-sponsored research projects and surveys. ​ 

Participation & Visibility 

• Priority access to sponsorship and exhibit opportunities at Forum events. 

• Opportunities to host regional Forum workshops and customized trainings. 
• Invitations for staff members to serve the field as Forum Trained Facilitators or Certification Assessors. 
• Eligibility to nominate students for the Award for Academic Achievement Abroad. 
• Opportunity to nominate colleagues for the Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award. 
• Use of The Forum Membership Logo to promote your affiliation with the field’s Standards Development Organization on your institution’s website and in publications. 

• Participation in a community of institutions and organizations committed to applying best practices in the field and advocating for quality education abroad for students. 
• Connection with a network of colleagues and peers committed to learning best practices, discussing common challenges, and networking with other professionals in the field. 
• Contribution to the development of standards and guidelines for the field of education abroad. 
  
  

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