Collin College’s “Welcome to America” Club and Approaches to International Education

By: David J. Smith, March 22, 2017 Today I had the pleasure of visiting Collin College in McKinney, TX.  I met with students, faculty, and administrators to support their efforts at advancing international education. Collin College has determined that promoting global education is an important objective and now is the time for action. I workedContinueContinue reading “Collin College’s “Welcome to America” Club and Approaches to International Education”

2017 Atlantic Promise Exercise Ends: Strong Emphasis on Working with Those Affected by Conflict and Disaster

By: David J. Smith, March 20, 2017 The 2017 Atlantic Promise Field Exercise ended March 19.  The four day event was held again this year in Fellsmere, Florida and supported by the City of Fellsmere and local businesses.  In total, 32 graduate students  from George Mason University, Tulane University, Kennesaw State University, Nova Southeastern University,ContinueContinue reading “2017 Atlantic Promise Exercise Ends: Strong Emphasis on Working with Those Affected by Conflict and Disaster”

USIP Program: Networked Impact of International Education for Peace (video)

By: David J. Smith, March 20, 2017 On February 21, I participated in a forum at USIP on the impact of networks in international education in promoting peace.   The forum was hosted by the USIP Academy. Dr. Jeff Pugh from the University of Massachusetts – Boston, was the moderator and organizer. Click below for the 2 hourContinueContinue reading “USIP Program: Networked Impact of International Education for Peace (video)”