Harper College will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Discover a wealth of resources for international education at the community college level on our comprehensive resource page. Enrich your teaching practices and help your students succeed in an increasingly globalized world.
This form is designed to streamline the approval process for Harper College faculty and staff traveling internationally for College-related professional development purposes. By completing this form, travelers will not only facilitate the required authorization but also have the opportunity to articulate the professional value of their travel and its potential impact on Harper College.
This form is to be used for international travel, which may include—but is not limited to—study or research, site visits, internships or service projects, conferences or presentations, teaching, performances, athletic competitions, and other similar professional opportunities.
Before submitting this form, all Harper personnel must review the Harper College Travel Policy Manual to ensure compliance with current policies and procedures.
Please note:
The College reserves the right to prohibit or suspend international travel for College-related purposes if significant health, safety, or security concerns
pose a high level of risk. Harper College does not permit travel to countries that are under a U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or Level 4 (Do
Not Travel) at the time of proposal or travel.
Working through the shared governance Curriculum Committee, the Office of International Education has aligned the student learning outcomes for the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement with its Global Learning Outcomes. There are six learning outcomes intended to promote awareness of and respect for the uniqueness and plurality of the identities of the groups and societies making up humankind.
All faculty-led study abroad programs must include at least two of these outcomes, and most faculty professional development workshops and projects associated with the Global Region of Focus are tied to these outcomes. Since the adoption of these Global Learning Outcomes, OIE has conducted annual campus-wide assessment of transfer and study abroad programs. Although the results are inconclusive, they suggest a correlation between number of credit hours achieved at the college and competence in the areas assessed. OIE is working with the Office of Outcomes Assessment to align assessment of these outcomes with the campus-wide assessment of the Diverse Perspectives and Cultures General Education outcome.
Intercultural Ireland is offering a wide variety of online modules on a wide variety of courses including history, literature, theatre, art, social justice, global studies, environmental science, and more! Learn More.
This program has some timely materials for community college classes. Free materials include Teaching with the News lessons and additional low-cost materials from their catalog.
The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art (Washington, D.C.) has online resources for educators and exhibits that you can use in your classroom
Free registration with University of Pittsburgh's Asian Studies Center gives you access to online modules and other resources.
The Arab Studies Institute has a "Learn & Teach: Syria" page with a lot of resources on the ongoing Syrian conflict.
TeachMideast has great resources for students and faculty, including “Week in Review” news updates, country profiles, and multimedia tools on major topics and themes.
The Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. They are dedicated to identifying pathways for Asia and the world which enhance peace, prosperity, freedom, equality, and sustainability. Their website has a lot of resources, including:
The Theresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies offers several online and hybrid events that focus on Latin America.
The Einaudi Center offers several online events and seminars that delve into current international issues.