Our colleagues at NAFSA have asked us to help spread the word about a new Facebook page they’ve launched dedicated to encouraging visitors to send letters to Congress urging it to pass the Simon study abroad legislation this year. As you may know, the Simon bill passed the House last year and has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee but remains stuck in the Senate.
This legislation is aimed at achieving several goals that are core to World Learning’s mission, namely:
- Increasing participation in quality study abroad programs
- Encouraging diversity in student participation in study abroad
- Diversifying locations of study abroad, particularly in developing countries
- Making study abroad a cornerstone of today’s higher education
To learn more and take action, visit NAFSA’s Join the Movement Facebook page.
It’s great to see international education organizations supporting NAFSA’s efforts on the Simon Act. Thanks for your advocacy!