CCIS NEWSLETTER
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CCIS China Summer Study Tour for Educators, Applications Welcome
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US IN CHINA THIS SUMMER!
This professional development opportunity is intended for all full time faculty AND staff. The program features visits to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing and Beijing. It will be conducted from JULY 6 - JULY 24, 2008. An optional 3 day extension to visit Xian can be arranged following the end of the study tour.
The study tour is ideal for all faculty and staff, especially staff in all areas of student affairs and academic services. There is no question that all of us need to learn more about Asia and China and the important and growing cohort of Asian students at out institutions.
Join us on university campus visits to learn firsthand about higher education in China. Meet CCIS students currently "studying abroad" in Shanghai. Look north toward Mongolia from a perch on the Great Wall of China! Talk with Chinese counterparts. Learn from expert faculty "guides" and from your own and your companion's observations and interactions.
The 2008 China Summer Study Tour Flyer and Application forms are attached. There is no deadline, but the program will be closed when filled, so we encourage you to apply now. A $200 non-refundable deposit submitted with the application form will hold your space. Since there is considerable interest in the trip, we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
See photos and information of past China Study Tours at: http://www.csi.cuny.edu/international/china_programs.html
Here is what a past participant said of the study tour:
"When I embarked on the study tour to China last summer, I thought I would be "brain-dead" and tired of "touring" after three weeks. To my surprise, my only regret after three weeks was not signing on to the optional Xian excursion. The combination of visits to universities and schools, time spent with a variety of Chinese students, scholars, and professionals in each city, and our guides' running historical and cultural commentary provided a perfect balance with visits to the great monuments and cities. I left China with energy to spare and regret that others were continuing on without me." - Susan Sullivan, CSI Education Dept.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please contact us with any questions by email or by calling me at (718) 982-2098. Or fax an application to (718) 982-2108.
Sincerely,
Russell
Cc: Ann Helm, Director
David Gordon, History, Bronx CC
Richard Lufrano, History, CSI
Donna Incorvaia, Director's Assistant
Russell Davis
Study Abroad Advisor and CUNY China Programs Coordinator
Center for International Service, 2A-206
College of Staten Island
City University of New York
2800 Victory Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10314
Tel 718 982-2100
Fax 718 982-2108
Email studyAB@mail.csi.cuny.edu
Web www.csi.cuny.edu/international
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Making Global Connections:
Study Abroad Washington D.C.
March 6-8, 2008
The 19th Annual CCIS Conference was held in Washington, D.C. This year our attendees had a range of interesting and educational sessions that provided them with a deeper understanding of study abroad and of CCIS. Members and guests were also able to step outside the elegant Madison Hotel to explore the city and dine at many of Washington D.C.’s wonderful restaurants. With many members new to the CCIS conference, our attendees were offered an opportunity to attend the newcomer’s session and to meet CCIS colleagues from home and abroad.
For most attendees, the Madison Hotel was a success! This historic hotel has played host to ever President and First Lady since the Kennedy’s. The traditional design of the building match with the contemporary and modern design of the lobby and Palette Restaurant was a perfect fit. Many guests expressed their positive opinion of the Madison Hotel and confirmed that it was the perfect location to the hold the 19th Annual CCIS Conference.
During the Opening Plenary, the guest speaker, Katherine Wertheim from Werth-It Consulting, had the group laughing and interested in her session, “You Don’t Know What You Do Know.” She spoke about the many ways advisors can motivate students to study abroad.
Please remember to mark your calendars for the 20th Annual CCIS Conference to be held in Seville, Spain, March 11-13, 2009!!!
Thank you to our Conference Sponsors!
Broward Community College
Central Washington University
College of Staten Island/CUNY
Cultural Insurance Services International
DIS – Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Edge Hill University
Foundation for International Education
Kingston University
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
National University of Ireland at Galway
St. Bonaventure University
StudyAbroad.com
Truman State University
University of Limerick
University of Rhode Island