Professional Development-International Educators/Administrators (19.404)
Program
19.404 Professional Development-International Educators/Administrators
Federal Agency
BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Authorization
Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Public Law 87-256, as amended.
Program Number
19.404
Last Known Status
Deleted 06/30/2004 (Program consolidated into 19.424)
Objectives
To provide mutually beneficial training and consultation between overseas-based educational advisers and U.S.-based international education professionals.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Regional Linkage awards are given for overseas educational advisers to attend regional U.S. conferences on international education and consult with U.S. campus-based representatives.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Limited to the ECA core cooperating organization (NAFSA: Association of International Educators).
Beneficiary Eligibility
Professionals involved in international education administration.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Administered by NAFSA, in cooperation with the Department of State. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Programs announced by NAFSA through newsletters, e-mail, websites, and other appropriate means. Applications must be submitted to NAFSA.
Award Procedure
State Department selects participants; NAFSA matches participants with host U.S. campuses.
Deadlines
Contact the Headquarters Office listed below.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Applicants' home and hosting institutions are expected to contribute to their participation.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Approximately ten days' duration.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Within 30 days of completion of programs.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
As prescribed by grant terms.
Program Accomplishments
Data not available.
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-0201-0-1-154.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $52,200; FY 03 est $19,350; and FY 04 est $50,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Average award: $4,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Ms. Kim Diehl, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 1307 New York Avenue, NW., Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20005-4701. Telephone: (202) 737-3699. Fax: (202) 737-3657. E-Mail: KimD@NAFSA.ORG Web: http://www.nafsa.org. State Dept: Catherine L. Friend, ECA/A/S/A, SA#44, Washington, DC 20547. Telephone: (202) 619-5434. Fax: (202) 401-1433. E-Mail: CFRIEND@PD.STATE.GOV.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Overseas educational advisers traveled to various regions of the U.S. to participate in a professional conference about international education and to conduct campus visits and consultations with representatives of selected U.S. colleges and universities.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Value of proposed exchange to participant, receiving institution, and home country audience of prospective international students; multiplier effect; cost sharing.
