Campus Priority

Fostering Community-Based and Global Engagement

Developing more effective citizens is one of higher education’s most critical goals. Community-based practices—from service learning to studying abroad—can increase student involvement in democracy and in shaping the world around them.

Magazine\March 15, 2022

A Window to the World

Virtual reality offers new possibilities for global learning

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Institute\Jul 18, 2022

2022 Institute on Teaching and Learning for Campus-wide Interfaith Excellence

The 2022 Virtual Institute on Teaching and Learning for Campus-wide Interfaith Excellence (IIE) will prepare college and university leaders to transform their campuses into model environments for interfaith cooperation.

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Magazine\March 15, 2022

Anchors of Democracy

Three lessons for how community colleges can strengthen students, families, communities, and society

Research\February 14, 2022

On the Same Page? Administrator and Faculty Views on What Shapes College Learning and Student Success

Findings from a national survey of higher education professionals across campus roles and institutional types

Image by Ali Al-Khasrachi of housing floating on water, blue sky, and beautiful culturally diverse designs.

Web Exclusive\February 9, 2022

Resettlement Campuses Are the Future of Higher Education

How colleges and universities can help rebuild America's refugee resettlement capacity

Publications\January 17, 2022

Interfaith Cooperation for Our Times: Educating Citizens for a Diverse Democracy

Focusing on the work of the Interfaith Leadership in Higher Education Initiative, a partnership between AAC&U and Interfaith Youth Core, this publication showcases institutional efforts to strengthen commitments to interfaith teaching and learning.

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Institute\Jul 18, 2022

2022 Institute on Engaged and Integrative Learning

Participate in the IEIL to strengthen institutional capacity for engaged learning experiences where students integrate and apply knowledge and skills across their educational experiences in preparation for life, work, and citizenship.

An image of three globes showing different continents in front of an array of screens showing scenes from around the world.

Conference\Oct 12, 2022

Transforming Global Learning Practice: Time for Action

2022 Conference on Global Learning