Internationalization in Action

Internationalization in Action features institutional strategies and good practices gathered from participants in ACE programs and other higher education experts engaged in internationalization. Topics rotate regularly, and each installment includes examples, sample documents, and advice from a variety of institutions. We welcome your contributions!

International Partnerships

International Partnerships: A Four-Part Series

International higher education partnerships are increasing in number, and expanding in the goals they address and forms they take. This four-part series explores the nature and practice of international partnerships, and the institutional planning and support necessary for their success.

International Partnerships, Part 1: Definitions and Dimensions

International Partnerships, Part 2: Strategic Planning

International Partnerships, Part 3: A Hub and Spokes—Configuring Campus Stakeholders for Partnership Success

International Partnerships, Part 4: From Strategy to Implementation—Launching and Managing Individual Partnerships

Internationalizing Curriculum

Internationalizing the Co-Curriculum

Focusing internationalization efforts on the co-curriculum is essential for the kind of deep, transformational learning that international education promises. This three-part series focuses on student learning that takes place outside the classroom.

Internationalizing the Co-curriculum, Part 1: Integrating International Students

Internationalizing the Co-curriculum, Part 2: Global and Intercultural Education in the Co-curriculum

Internationalizing the Co-curriculum, Part 3: Internationalization and Student Affairs

Internationalizing the Curriculum

For many institutions, student learning is – and should be – at the heart of internationalization. This four-part series explores how colleges and universities can bring a global dimension to all levels of the curriculum.

Internationalization in Action: Internationalizing the Curriculum, Part 1 - Individual Courses

Internationalization in Action: Internationalizing the Curriculum, Part 2 - Academic Program Components

Internationalization in Action: Internationalizing the Curriculum, Part 3 - Degree Programs

Internationalization in Action: Internationalizing the Curriculum, Part 4 - Disciplines

Faculty and Internationalization

Engaging Faculty in Internationalization

As the drivers of teaching and research on campus, faculty play a pivotal role in internationalization. This two-part series examines strategies for engaging faculty in the internationalization process, and includes examples of relevant policies, professional development programs, and other types of support.

Engaging Faculty in Internationalization, Part 1

Engaging Faculty in Internationalization, Part 2

The Internationalization Committee

This inaugural installment of Internationalization in Action outlines steps for establishing and running a successful internationalization committee, which is a key mechanism for advancing internationalization at many institutions.

The Internationalization Committee: Strategies for Success Downloadable PDF

Online Learning

Connecting Classrooms: Using Online Technology to Deliver Global Learning (Special Edition)

This special edition of Internationalization in Action features insights and examples from the ACE-SUNY COIL Center Internationalization Through Technology Awards.

Connecting Classrooms Using Online Technology to Deliver Global Learning

Connect With Us

Internationalization Toolkit

Looking to jumpstart internationalization? No need to reinvent the wheel. Explore ACE's repository of resources for colleges and universities.

Visit the Toolkit

Model for Comprehensive Internationalization

ACE's model is a strategic, coordinated process that aligns and integrates policies, programs, and initiatives to position institutions as more globally oriented and internationally connected.

Explore the Model