American Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) and
ISEP Study Abroad Strategic Partnership

Amplifying and Empowering International Collaboration Opportunities for Members and Affiliates

American Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) and ISEP Study Abroad Strategic Partnership

Amplifying and Empowering International Collaboration Opportunities for Members and Affiliates

A Strategic Partnership Focused on Faculty

AHEA and ISEP share mutual goals and we are excited to partner to amplify international collaboration opportunities for the ISEP Member and Affiliate community. Together, we will focus on furthering international engagement, creating affordable international learning experiences through virtual courses, and providing professional development opportunities for faculty and academic leaders. These will be accomplished through mentoring, special programs, and the use of the InspirED™ platform provided by AHEA.

A Strategic Partnership Focused on Faculty

AHEA and ISEP share mutual goals and we are excited to partner to amplify international collaboration opportunities for the ISEP Member and Affiliate community. Together, we will focus on furthering international engagement, creating affordable international learning experiences through virtual courses, and providing professional development opportunities for faculty and academic leaders. These will be accomplished through mentoring, special programs, and the use of the InspirED™ platform provided by AHEA.

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American Higher Education Alliance (AHEA)

is founded with the mission to drive equity in higher education by connecting the global community through international collaboration and learning experiences. Through its partnerships with colleges and universities, the non-profit organization contributes to the development of future leaders worldwide through internationalized education, lifelong learning, and universal credentialing.

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American Higher Education Alliance (AHEA)

is founded with the mission to drive equity in higher education by connecting the global community through international collaboration and learning experiences. Through its partnerships with colleges and universities, the non-profit organization contributes to the development of future leaders worldwide through internationalized education, lifelong learning, and universal credentialing.

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ISEP Study Abroad

is a non-profit organization that has partnered with universities and colleges in the United States and around the world for more than 40 years. Today, ISEP is the largest global community for study, intern, and volunteer abroad programs. Our more than 350 member and affiliate institutions across over 50 countries trust us to help them achieve their internationalization goals through our unmatched access to high-quality, affordable, and immersive academic programs for their students.

We are delighted to partner with AHEA to expand opportunities for our member and affiliate institutions’ faculty and researchers to engage with their colleagues in the ISEP community. We look forward to increased cooperation, research, and teaching in this innovative platform, which provides new opportunities for faculty to connect and collaborate globally.

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ISEP Study Abroad

is a non-profit organization that has partnered with universities and colleges in the United States and around the world for more than 40 years. Today, ISEP is the largest global community for study, intern, and volunteer abroad programs. Our more than 350 member and affiliate institutions across over 50 countries trust us to help them achieve their internationalization goals through our unmatched access to high-quality, affordable, and immersive academic programs for their students.

We are delighted to partner with AHEA to expand opportunities for our member and affiliate institutions’ faculty and researchers to engage with their colleagues in the ISEP community. We look forward to increased cooperation, research, and teaching in this innovative platform, which provides new opportunities for faculty to connect and collaborate globally.

The Benefits of Joining AHEA

Individual and institutional memberships to AHEA are complimentary for 2022. That means instructors, international officers, and academic administrators from any institution can enjoy the following benefits for free, all year:

Collaboration and Networking

  • InspirED platform, including CollaboratED professional engagement and BlendED learning management solutions
  • Faculty and academic leader forums
  • Project partner matching services
  • QAM standards for articulation agreements and credit transfer evaluation
  • Annual conference registration discounts
  • Institution and individual member directory

Professional Development Resources

  • Best Practices Library
  • Opportunities and Professional Events promotions and marketing
  • Webinar series
  • Quarterly digital newsletter
  • Professional conferences & events
  • Higher education fellowships and grants funding

Benchmarking and Data Services

  • Peer institution analysis
  • Member PulsePolls and surveys
  • Affiliate programs and targeted marketing

Premium Services

  • Global Engagement Dashboard
  • On-ground to online course conversion
  • QAM accreditation preparation consulting
  • ConnectED student lifecycle management solution

MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE  free upgrades, analytics, and unlimited use of AHEA’s educational resources, as well as the peace of mind knowing that all institutions in our network meet mutually accepted  QUALITY ASSURANCE MEASURES (QAMs).

Individual memberships will remain complimentary; after January 1, 2023, institutions may apply for the InspirED Educators Grant to continue their membership on a complimentary basis or pay a nominal fee of 10 cents (USD) per user, per month.

 

The Benefits of Joining AHEA

Individual and institutional memberships to AHEA are complimentary for 2022. That means instructors, international officers, and academic administrators from any institution can enjoy the following benefits for free, all year:

Collaboration and Networking

  • InspirED platform, including CollaboratED professional engagement and BlendED learning management solutions
  • Faculty and academic leader forums
  • Project partner matching services
  • QAM standards for articulation agreements and credit transfer evaluation
  • Annual conference registration discounts
  • Institution and individual member directory

Professional Development Resources

  • Best Practices Library
  • Opportunities and Professional Events promotions and marketing
  • Webinar series
  • Quarterly digital newsletter
  • Professional conferences & events
  • Higher education fellowships and grants funding

Benchmarking and Data Services

  • Peer institution analysis
  • Member PulsePolls and surveys
  • Affiliate programs and targeted marketing

Premium Services

  • Global Engagement Dashboard
  • On-ground to online course conversion
  • QAM accreditation preparation consulting
  • ConnectED student lifecycle management solution

MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE  free upgrades, analytics, and unlimited use of AHEA’s educational resources, as well as the peace of mind knowing that all institutions in our network meet mutually accepted  QUALITY ASSURANCE MEASURES (QAMs).

Individual memberships will remain complimentary; after January 1, 2023, institutions may apply for the InspirED Educators Grant to continue their membership on a complimentary basis or pay a nominal fee of 10 cents (USD) per user, per month.

 

Introducing the InspirED™ Platform

The InspirED platform, available to all AHEA members, includes three solutions designed for faculty, students and administrators.

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CollaboratED™, the flagship product, is an international networking, professional development and engagement solution created for faculty and academic administrators to create new academic offerings, conduct research and partner together for other scholarly works.

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BlendED™ is a modern LMS that integrates pedagogy with virtual classroom technologies, removes the technical challenges associated with disparate systems, and eliminates geographical boundaries for learners and instructors.

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ConnectED™, a mobile app that bolsters academic life and supports virtual classrooms, meetings, calendars, and communication for higher education institutions around the globe, making it the perfect tool for students, faculty, and staff to connect whenever they are on the go.

Introducing the InspirED™ Platform

The InspirED platform, available to all AHEA members, includes three solutions designed for faculty, students and administrators.

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CollaboratED™, the flagship product, is an international networking, professional development and engagement solution created for faculty and academic administrators to create new academic offerings, conduct research and partner together for other scholarly works.

Tower-BlendED-Logo-sm2

BlendED™ is a modern LMS that integrates pedagogy with virtual classroom technologies, removes the technical challenges associated with disparate systems, and eliminates geographical boundaries for learners and instructors.

Tower-ConnectED-Logo-sm2

ConnectED™, a mobile app that bolsters academic life and supports virtual classrooms, meetings, calendars, and communication for higher education institutions around the globe, making it the perfect tool for students, faculty, and staff to connect whenever they are on the go.

Exclusive ISEP Member and Affiliate Benefits

AHEA is pleased to offer the following additional, exclusive benefits to ISEP Members and Affiliates who join our organization.

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AHEA+ISEP Academy

The AHEA+ISEP Academy is an exclusive program that provides structured mentoring and best practices provided by Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and virtual exchange experts. Working within a small cohort of ISEP Academy Fellows, you will be matched with collaborators and mentored through the process of designing a COIL/virtual exchange course using the InspirED platform.

Topics in this 8-week Academy include an overview of the COIL methodology; the virtual exchange course planning process, including what barriers to anticipate and how to overcome them; how to use the InspirED platform to collaborate and develop your course; additional tools and technologies to make your virtual exchange an engaging experience for your students; and an individual review of and feedback on your course syllabus, identified learning outcomes and activities.

Due to limited space, this exclusive benefit requires an application process for the AHEA+ISEP Academy, which is offered in the Spring and Fall terms each year.

Teach Online Courses through BlendED™ LMS

AHEA offers every individual faculty member the opportunity to teach one course per term to an unlimited number of students for free through our BlendED™ LMS. ISEP individual faculty members, however, may teach two courses for free in BlendED, each term, to an unlimited number of students. This provides the perfect opportunity for you to add a virtual cross-cultural component to on-campus courses and enables an institution-neutral ‘third space’ in which to teach your new virtual exchange course globally.

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ISEP Digital Badges

Faculty from ISEP institutions will have a digital ISEP badge added to their profile in the InspirED platform. This badge provides a quick visual identification of others within the ISEP community and enables easier networking and collaboration between members.

Additionally, all AHEA+ISEP Academy Fellows will receive a badge confirming completion of program and certification from the Academy.

ISEP Community Forum

Exclusively for faculty and administrators from ISEP institutions, this discussion forum provides a space for ISEP Members and Affiliates to brainstorm virtual collaborative coursework, discuss methodology, share research interests, seek support from ISEP, and participate in research surveys. The ISEP Community Forum is moderated by ISEP staff.

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Exclusive ISEP Member and Affiliate Benefits

AHEA is pleased to offer the following additional, exclusive benefits to ISEP Members and Affiliates who join our organization.

AHEA+ISEP Academy

The AHEA+ISEP Academy is an exclusive program that provides structured mentoring and best practices provided by Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and virtual exchange experts. Working within a small cohort of ISEP Academy Fellows, you will be matched with collaborators and mentored through the process of designing a COIL/virtual exchange course using the InspirED platform.

Topics in this 8-week Academy include an overview of the COIL methodology; the virtual exchange course planning process, including what barriers to anticipate and how to overcome them; how to use the InspirED platform to collaborate and develop your course; additional tools and technologies to make your virtual exchange an engaging experience for your students; and an individual review of and feedback on your course syllabus, identified learning outcomes and activities.

Due to limited space, this exclusive benefit requires an application process for the AHEA+ISEP Academy, which is offered in the Spring and Fall terms each year.

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Teach Online Courses through BlendED™ LMS

AHEA offers every individual faculty member the opportunity to teach one course per term to an unlimited number of students for free through our BlendED™ LMS. ISEP individual faculty members, however, may teach two courses for free in BlendED, each term, to an unlimited number of students. This provides the perfect opportunity for you to add a virtual cross-cultural component to on-campus courses and enables an institution-neutral ‘third space’ in which to teach your new virtual exchange course globally.

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ISEP Digital Badges

Faculty from ISEP institutions will have a digital ISEP badge added to their profile in the InspirED platform. This badge provides a quick visual identification of others within the ISEP community and enables easier networking and collaboration between members.

Additionally, all AHEA+ISEP Academy Fellows will receive a badge confirming completion of program and certification from the Academy.

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ISEP Community Forum

Exclusively for faculty and administrators from ISEP institutions, this discussion forum provides a space for ISEP Members and Affiliates to brainstorm virtual collaborative coursework, discuss methodology, share research interests, seek support from ISEP, and participate in research surveys. The ISEP Community Forum is moderated by ISEP staff.

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How to Apply for a Complimentary Individual Membership

To become a member,  Click Here to complete and submit your individual member application. All approved applicants receive a complimentary individual membership to AHEA, which includes access to the InspirED™ platform.

  • 1 Complete and submit the online Individual Membership Application using the link above.
    Please be sure to note your membership/affiliation with ISEP in Question #21.
  • 2 The AHEA team will review your responses and reach back with any questions.
  • 3 Once your application has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email as well as an email from the InspirED platform that includes your User ID and temporary password.
  • 4 Take advantage of all of your member benefits on an annual basis through December 31 of each year.
  • 5 Interested in having your institution join AHEA for free? Contact Clayton Harrington,
    Vice President for Institutional Relations at charrington@ahealliance.org.

How to Apply for a Complimentary Individual Membership

To become a member,  Click Here to complete and submit your individual member application. All approved applicants receive a complimentary individual membership to AHEA, which includes access to the InspirED™ platform.

  • 1 Complete and submit the online Individual Membership Application using the link above.
    Please be sure to note your membership/affiliation with ISEP in Question #21.
  • 2 The AHEA team will review your responses and reach back with any questions.
  • 3 Once your application has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email as well as an email from the InspirED platform that includes your User ID and temporary password.
  • 4 Take advantage of all of your member benefits on an annual basis through December 31 of each year.
  • 5 Interested in having your institution join AHEA for free? Contact Clayton Harrington,
    Vice President for Institutional Relations at charrington@ahealliance.org.

AHEA Welcome Session and InspirED™ Platform Demonstration for ISEP Members & Affiliates

AHEA and ISEP have partnered together to amplify international collaboration opportunities for faculty, international officers, and academic administrators. During this welcome session by AHEA, you will see a demonstration of the InspirED platform and learn how it empowers professional development, networking, international engagement, and collaboration.

Wednesday, 2 March 2022

@2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
or 7:00pm – 8:00pm UTC

Thursday, 10 March 2022*

@ 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST

*Please note this is a date change from the originally schedule demo on March 9, 2022.

AHEA Welcome Session and InspirED™ Platform Demonstration for ISEP Members & Affiliates

AHEA and ISEP have partnered together to amplify international collaboration opportunities for faculty, international officers, and academic administrators. During this welcome session by AHEA, you will see a demonstration of the InspirED platform and learn how it empowers professional development, networking, international engagement, and collaboration.

Wednesday, 2 March 2022

@2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
or 7:00pm – 8:00pm UTC

Wednesday, 10 March 2022*

@ 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST

*Please note this is a date change from the originally schedule demo on March 9, 2022.

To see the InspirED™ platform in action and view testimonials from the ISEP community, visit our

To see the InspirED™ platform in action and view testimonials from the ISEP community, visit our