Commitment to Diversity
Consistent with our mission, CIEE
does not discriminate on the basis of gender,
race, age, sexual
orientation, religion, marital
status, national or ethnic origin, or disability. We are committed
to creating opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds
to
participate on our study abroad programs and are involved in
a number of initiatives to make this a reality.
We
are proud of our long-standing collaboration
with Mobility
International USA (MIUSA) in advocating participation of students
with disabilities in education abroad. CIEE administers the Robert
B. Bailey Scholarship for underrepresented groups in study
abroad, designed to help defray the cost of participation in an
overseas
experience for students who might otherwise face financial barriers.
To encourage study in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, CIEE collaborates
with NAFSA: Association of International Educators in sponsoring
the Whole
World Committee at our Annual Conference. In addition,
CIEE has representation on the advisory board of NAFSA's LGBT-sig (Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Special Interest Group).
CIEE also
collaborates with NAFSA in sponsoring the bi-annual meeting of
SECUSSA's "Committee
on Underrepresentation" (formerly the Forum on Underrepresentation),
held at our Annual Conference each November.
CIEE and DiversityAbroad.com
CIEE is a member of DiversityAbroad.com and the Diversity Abroad Initiative (DAI). The goal of DiversityAbroad.com and the DAI is to increase the number of under-represented students, particularly minority and low income students, who pursue education abroad programs. In conjunction with the DAI, DiversityAbroad.com provides scholarships to students going abroad and participates in campus outreach to make students, parents and faculty more aware of the benefits of education abroad.