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Join the COF International Community!
GEO Center Mission
Founded in 2005, the Colleges of the Fenway Global Education
Opportunities (GEO) Center offers member colleges a shared
resource for preparing students with learning and life experiences
to function effectively in a global environment. The Center
is dedicated to building awareness of, support for, access
to and participation in COF-sponsored cross-cultural education
abroad as well as in the U.S.
Services
The GEO Center provides a myriad of services to the COF schools
and their students. GEO Center services include but are not
limited to:
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Provide guidance to students and faculty seeking international
experience
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Work with faculty/staff for travel course development
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Event planning for internationally themed events
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Outreach to underrepresented populations in study abroad
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Development of forms, applications, etc. for study abroad
and travel courses
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Work with administrators and faculty to advise students
about study abroad
- Marketing and promotion of COF International events
(including Culture Shock, art exhibitions, lectures, film
screenings, etc.)
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Initiatives
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Global Ambassadors Program – returned study abroad students
share their knowledge and experience with COF peers
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Faculty/Staff Workshops – preparation for leading a
travel course
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Students of Color Lunch – information about study abroad
for students of color
- Re-entry Social – information for returned students on
how to incorporate their experiences into daily life
Programming
- COF study abroad fairs (one per semester)
- Pre-departure orientations (for semester/year/summer and COF travel courses)
- Career Workshop "Jobs and Careers: Using Your Travel Experience"
- Professional development workshops for Faculty/Staff who lead travel programs abroad
- Regional Networking Reception for Faculty and Staff such as the "All-Asia and the Middle East Networking Reception"
Announcements
- The
UN declares 2008 the year of languages!
- International Welcome Reception - Monday, September 8 at 5:30pm at Emmanuel College Administration Building Auditorium. Everyone is invited!
- Fall COF Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Emmanuel College in the Yawkey Center Atrium from 10:30am to 2:00pm.
Publications
Educational Travel Opportunities for Students of the COF
- stop by the GEO Center Office in Simmons College Main Campus
Building, E-110 to pick up a copy today!
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GLOBAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES