Center for International EducationCollege of Education and Human DevelopmentGeorge Mason University

http://gse.gmu.edu/programs/fasttrain/cie/

The Vision “To provide international teachers,

faculty and educational professionals with the tools needed to make them qualified, compassionate and thoughtful educators”

To provide domestic teachers, faculty and educational professionals with further experience, knowledge and understanding of international students and international-mindedness

Areas of Action

Research and Development – provide support for joint faculty initiatives and/or university partnerships that examine current practices and determine areas of continued need Middle East Africa Eastern Europe

Areas of Action

Associated Academic Programs Program Development – UAE FAST TRAIN

Elementary Education English for Speakers of Other

Languages Peace Corps Programs Special Education International Baccalaureate PhD Emphasis in International

Education

Areas of Action

Professional Development Linked to key organizations

• Alliance for International Education Linked to international conferences of

interest Maintains CEHD International Faculty

Associates web page Provides services to the international

community• AAIE-CEHD hosted discussion site for special

education

Areas of Involvement

Work with colleagues in the development and delivery of international grants

Work with colleagues in joint international research projects

Teach international students Participate in the development of new

curricula both onsite and online Consult in international settings