The Massachusetts Council for
International Education (MaCIE) is an association, founded
in 1991, which links Massachusetts public institutions of
higher education in a common commitment to promote international
education among our diverse constituencies.
Mission: The
purpose of MaCIE is to serve the Commonwealth and its residents
by developing and enhancing the capacity of member institutions
to foster knowledge and appreciation of international cultures
and issues.
Governance
The MaCIE Board, comprised of
a representative from each of the 29 campuses, meets each
fall and spring. The MaCIE Executive Committee meets as needed
to facilitate the planning of activities.
Objectives of MaCIE
To encourage and generate support for international education
within the Commonwealth and beyond.
To serve as a communication link among the public higher
education campuses of Massachusetts for international education
programs, activities, and ideas.
To assist public institutions of higher education in the
development of international programs, activities and appropriate
infrastructure.
To advocate the study of world languages and a global
curriculum and climate on individual campuses.
To provide opportunities for the professional development
of faculty and staff.
Activities and publications
Annual conference - Each year in November, MaCIE
sponsors an annual conference on international education
on one of the MaCIE campuses.
Student & faculty exchange - MaCIE promotes
and encourages the sharing of student and faculty exchange
opportunities abroad.
Special topic workshops - Every spring MaCIE
sponsors a special topic workshop on issues such as "Financial
Aid for Study Abroad Students", "Integration of
the International Student into College and Community",
"Mainstreaming the ESL Student" and "Using
the Internet to Strengthen International Education."
MaCIE World Wide Web Site - The MaCIE WWW site
features the list of MaCIE institutions with links to the
web sites of members, MaCIE Facts, the newsletter and other
information. By linking to the web sites of MaCIE institutions,
the MaCIE WWW site offers access to the most up-to-date
international programs information available on the internet
for the 29 Massachusetts state colleges, community colleges
and universities and promotes international opportunities
which are affordable and accessible to our students, faculty
and staff.
MaCIE Lecture Series - Each fall MaCIE invites
applications from faculty and staff of the member institutions
to serve as a special lecturer during the spring on two
other MaCIE campuses. The goal of this program is to assist
in building an internationally-oriented campus by providing
qualified lecturers.
MaCIE Networking - Many networking opportunities
are available through the various activities of MaCIE: the
annual conference, workshops and committees of the Board,
as well as the annual Retreat in February. For more information
contact your Board member or the MaCIE Scretariat.
Special Projects - Collaboration among member
institutions as special projects arise
For more information contact:
Clare M. O'Brien, Ph.D.
Director of International Education
Phone: 978-665-3089
Email: cmobrien@fsc.edu
