AIFS / AIFS Foundation Collection

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The purpose of the AIFS/AIFS Foundation Education Abroad Special Collection is to collect, preserve, and make available for research primary and secondary materials relating to the history and development of U.S. education abroad from its beginnings up through the present day. The collection includes documents, correspondence, publications, photographs, and other materials that contribute to this purpose. Established by the Forum on Education Abroad in 2013, this special collection has been developed with financial support from the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) and the AIFS Foundation.

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"Overcoming Eurocentrism: Mexico Presents Special Opportunities," by Katherine Krebs

January/February 1993

An excerpt from the article "Overcoming Eurocentrism: Mexico Presents Special Opportunities" by Katherine Krebs in the January/February issue of Transitions magazine. Krebs discusses the stigmas associated with Mexico for American...

Format: Essays and Dissertations

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth - 9.24

International Educator Magazine Fall/Winter 1993

1993

The International Educator magazine published by NAFSA: Association of International Educators for fall/winter 1993 contains various articles related to study abroad topics, including students studying in Russia and the challenges presented by...

Format: Newspapers and Magazines

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth - 2.3.1

Occasional Papers on International Educational Exchange #30

November 1993

Occasional Papers on International Exchange are a series of essays published intermittently by the Council on International Educational Exchange that focus on varying research topics related to the professionalization of the study abroad...

Format: Essays and Dissertations

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth - 1.4.7

A History of the Council on International Educational Exchange: 1947-1994

circa 1994

This booklet produced by the Council on International Educational Exchange provides a summary of the history of CIEE from it's beginnings in 1947 to 1994. The booklet is split three parts by time periods: 1947-1960, 1960s-1970s, and 1979-1994. ...

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth - 1.5.10

The Power of Educational Exchange: Essays in Honor of Jack Egle

1994

The Council of International Educational Exchange (CIEE) presents a series of essays in honor of it's past president, Jack Egle. Jack Egle worked with the council in it's earliest stages and the council honors his contribution with this booklet...

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth 1.5.9

Council on International Educational Exchange Update Newsletter March 1994

March 1994

The Council on International Educational Exchange's (CIEE) "Update" Newsletter for March 1994 contains articles about the 1994 CIEE national conference in Vancouver, an interview of the Chair of CIEE's Board of Directors, and other CIEE news. 

Format: Miscellaneous

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth 1.3

Letter from Joan Gore to William Hoffa

April 6, 1994

Joan Elias Gore, the Mid- and Southern-Atlantic Region Field Director at the Council for International Educational Exchange, writes to William Hoffa, another CIEE Field Director, about the CIEE Oral History Project.

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Collection: William Hoffa Papers

Location: AIFS-Hoffa - 2.6

Council on International Educational Exchange Update Newsletter May 1994

May 1994

The May 1994 "Update" newsletter for the Council on International Educational Exchange contains articles about various happenings within the council, including the restructuring of the Board of Directors, internet resources for study abroad...

Format: Miscellaneous

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth - 1-3

National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA) 46th Annual Conference in Miami Beach

May 31, 1994

The program for the 1994 annual NAFSA: International Educators conference held in Miami Beach from May 31-June 3, 1994.

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth - 2.1.18

NAFSA Educators Resource Guide (1995)

1995

A NAFSA: Association of International Educators Resource Guide from the 1995 National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.  This guide was designed to accompany the NAFSA Workshop "Study Abroad 201 - Developing and Managing Study Abroad Policies...

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Collection: William Hoffa Papers

Location: AIFS-Hoffa - 1.1.2

National Association of Foreign Study Adviser (NAFSA)/AT&T Travel Tips

1996

The National Association of Foreign Study Advisers (NAFSA) and AT&T provide students with tips and information about traveling and studying abroad in this pamhplet. It dicusses topics such as health and medical issues, communication with...

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth - 2.5.7

Basic Facts on Study Abroad in the 21st Century

1997

In this pamphlet The National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA) provides information about choosing and participating in a study abroad program in the 21st century. Some topics covered in the pamphlet include making goals for...

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth 2.4

International Educator Magazine

Summer 1999

The International Educator magazine published by NAFSA: Association of International Educators for summer 1999 contains various articles related to study abroad topics like political crisis in foreign countries,  the issue of suicide among...

Format: Newspapers and Magazines

Collection: Jon V.C. Booth Papers

Location: AIFS-Booth - 2.3.7

Goshen College SST: An Uncommon Journey

2000

A promotional booklet for the Goshen College Study-Service Term (SST).

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Collection: William Hoffa Papers

Location: AIFS-Hoffa - 3.0

"Collaboration in Crisis Management: Know Your Parachute!"

June 1, 2000

This packet was distributed at the NAFSA 52nd Annual Conference that took place on June 1, 2000 in San Diego, C.A.  "Collaboration in Crisis Management: Know Your Parachute!" covers logistical procedures for crisis management in study abroad...

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Collection: William Hoffa Papers

Location: AIFS-Hoffa - 5.4

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