DrIvEN by uNPrECEDENtED CommItmENt from U.S. and other governments and higher education institutions; strong faculty involvement in program design and delivery; advances in e-learning applications; and more effective assessment and data collection efforts, universities and international education organizations are taking a fresh look at education abroad to better prepare students to meet global challenges. What new models and perspectives are shaping the future of education abroad? How do we know that these models are effective, and that they benefit students, faculty, institutions, and host countries? What innovative approaches have been developed in program design, development, management, and assessment? How do evolving conceptual models increase our understanding of education abroad? The Forum’s Tenth Annual Conference, “New and Emerging Paradigms for Education Abroad,” addresses these and other questions by examining new and emerging paradigms shaping the field. Collegial…dynamic…challenging…focused… The Forum’s annual conference is charged by an intellectual energy and a passion for ideas that advance the field of education abroad. This year’s sessions address an impressive range of topics that balance theory and practice, and promise to encourage rigorous reflection, stimulate lively dialogue, and explore the new and emerging paradigms shaping education abroad. As the premier gathering for education abroad professionals and faculty, the annual conference brings together colleagues who value critical thinking, enriching conversation, and a strong commitment to the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad. New This Year • • • • The Big Think Friday Afternoon General Session Expanded Exhibit Hall hours Closing Celebration Toast