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Mainland China Update: CET Beijing Operating This Summer

CET has been continuously monitoring conditions in Mainland China, and we are pleased to announce that we will resume programming at CET Beijing in Summer 2023. As announced on February 8 2023, CET has been cautiously optimistic about a return to Mainland China this year. We have carefully considered the local conditions and feel confident […]

Mainland China: Re-Opening Update

This page will provide updates to CET’s plans to re-open and operate study abroad programs in Mainland China. We are seeing signs that study abroad in Mainland China might be possible again soon and look forward to welcoming students to China.  We are hoping to operate a program in Summer 2023 in Beijing and programs […]

CET Jordan Undergoes Comprehensive Program Review

Last month, CET Jordan hosted the inaugural School of Record Assessment Visit as part of our partnership with the University of Minnesota. As School of Record, the Learning Abroad Center at UMN assesses one CET program per year. Assessments review all elements of a program: pre-departure materials, on-site orientation, academics, housing, student life, health & […]

Vanessa Sterling Joins Pulse International Board

Vanessa Sterling, Director of Health and Safety at CET, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Pulse International. Pulse is made up of professionals from 80+ universities and study abroad providers whose primary professional responsibility concerns health, safety, and security in higher education. Vanessa will serve a 2-year term on the board, bringing […]

CET’s Anti-Racist Action Plan

In early June, we stated our commitment to stand in solidarity with Black communities. We committed to unearthing and unlearning our inherent biases as an organization and to listening to the voices of Black colleagues, students, and travelers in international education and educational travel. Our goal is to become a more anti-racist organization. We write […]

CET Jordan: Academic Consultation Board

Over the years, we’ve built a strong network of locally-based faculty that we’re proud to call our peers. These faculty make up our Academic Consultation Board—a select group of local voices and thought leaders that help advise and shape components of the CET Jordan program. 

Board members support the program in many ways, including but not limited to:

  • Leveraging topical expertise to help develop courses, including field-based components.
  • Teaching courses or guest lectures for CET Jordan and custom programs
  • Recommending and providing academic resources for research

2022-2023 BOARD MEMBERS

  • Dr. Bader Al Madi | American University of Madaba, PhD, Sociology, Political Science
  • Dr. Amani El Serhan | University of Jordan, PhD, Women's Studies
  • Dr. Amani Qashmar | University of Jordan, PhD, Education
  • Dr. Areej Alawzi | University of Jordan, PhD, English Literature/Translation
  • Dr. Ahmad Al Khrisha | World Islamic Sciences & Education University, PhD, Arabic Language & Literature

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