February 9, 2021
Info Sessions are online presentations providing an introduction to virtual exchange, the Stevens Initiative, and basic steps for getting involved in a program or starting a new one. This session will address key virtual exchange elements, ways to engage, and opportunities and resources for support. This session is intended for…
November 10, 2020
After learning about virtual exchange, many educators and institutions don’t know how to make this global education opportunity possible for the young people they serve. There are many pathways to engage in virtual exchange, including researching and joining existing programs, piloting programs at a small scale with international partners, or tapping into…
October 7, 2020
Info Sessions are online presentations providing an introduction to virtual exchange, the Stevens Initiative, and basic steps for getting involved in a program or starting a new one. This session will address key virtual exchange elements, ways to engage, and opportunities and resources for support. This session is intended for…
September 23, 2020
Over the summer, institutions around the world cancelled in-person youth programs, including summer camps and other extracurricular activities. In response to this and larger effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Stevens Initiative awarded 18 grants to institutions committed to providing virtual exchange opportunities to youth in their communities. Hear from…
August 27, 2020
This webinar will discuss building a program budget using the Stevens Initiative’s template, the U.S. Government uniform guidance and allowable costs, and regulations for administering a federal award. More information about the 2020 Virtual Exchange Grant Competition can be found here. Watch the webinar:
August 18, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of daily life around the world, especially education. Schools, colleges, and universities worldwide are changing the way students will learn in the coming months. During this unprecedented time, virtual exchange alumni are uniquely prepared to succeed in this learning environment and can…
August 11, 2020
This webinar discusses the rules and eligibility of applying, competition priorities, and selection criteria for the 2020 Virtual Exchange Grant Competition. More information about the competition can be found here.
June 17, 2020
Info Sessions are online presentations providing an introduction to virtual exchange, the Stevens Initiative, and basic steps for getting involved in a program or starting a new one. This session, open to anyone but designed with MENA region audience members in mind, will address key virtual exchange elements, ways to…
May 7, 2020
This is the final of three sessions offered by the Stevens Initiative to help education and exchange leaders conduct virtual exchange programs during the coronavirus crisis. Presenters will discuss how to select and use technology to conduct virtual exchange as well as tools and strategies for managing the complicated logistics…
May 5, 2020
This is the second of three sessions offered by the Stevens Initiative to help education and exchange leaders conduct virtual exchange programs during the coronavirus crisis. Presenters will discuss program design, including how to identify and frame the topic or content of the virtual exchange and how to set a…