Membership Benefits

​​​Where international education leaders connect with each other, their counterparts around the world, and organizations concerned with the shaping and management of international higher education.

Networking & Community

  • ​Substantial discounts to AIEA’s Annual Conference and Leadership Academy
  • The opportunity to host an AIEA Thematic Forum, focused convenings that bring leaders together to learn, exchange ideas, and tackle emerging issues relevant to international education leadership
  • Access to the AIEA Member Directory, where members can search for and connect with colleagues based on their expertise, interests, institution types, or location

Networking & Community

  • ​Substantial discounts to AIEA’s Annual Conference and Leadership Academy
  • The opportunity to host an AIEA Thematic Forum, focused convenings that bring leaders together to learn, exchange ideas, and tackle emerging issues relevant to international education leadership
  • Access to the AIEA Member Directory, where members can search for and connect with colleagues based on their expertise, interests, institution types, or location

Professional Development

  • ​Access and substantial discounts on professional development opportunities, such as the AIEA Presidential Fellows, Leadership Academy, and more
  • Opportunities to attend AIEA Member-only Town Hall discussions held year-round that focus on issues relevant to senior leaders in international higher education
  • Eligibility to host an AIEA Thematic Forum, focused convenings that bring leaders together to learn, exchange ideas, and tackle emerging issues relevant to international education leadership

Professional Development

  • ​Access and substantial discounts on professional development opportunities, such as the AIEA Presidential Fellows, Leadership Academy, and more
  • Opportunities to attend AIEA Member-only Town Hall discussions held year-round that focus on issues relevant to senior leaders in international higher education
  • Eligibility to host an AIEA Thematic Forum, focused convenings that bring leaders together to learn, exchange ideas, and tackle emerging issues relevant to international education leadership

Resources

  • ​​AIEA Publications such as Presidential, Provosts,’ and SIO Perspectives, Occasional Papers, Issue Briefs, and more
  • Free postings of open positions and first to be notified via the member newsletter
  • Past conference session materials
  • Archived Town Halls and resources shared
  • Access to the Journal of Studies in International Education
    Curated list of podcasts related to the internationalization of higher education
  • List of international organizations and conferences that are directly relevant to senior leaders in international higher education
  • Additional internationalization resources such as webinars, member publications and more
  • Access to archived advocacy/public policy news

Resources

  • ​​AIEA Publications such as Presidential, Provosts,’ and SIO Perspectives, Occasional Papers, Issue Briefs, and more
  • Free postings of open positions and first to be notified via the member newsletter
  • Past conference session materials
  • Archived Town Halls and resources shared
  • Access to the Journal of Studies in International Education
    Curated list of podcasts related to the internationalization of higher education
  • List of international organizations and conferences that are directly relevant to senior leaders in international higher education
  • Additional internationalization resources such as webinars, member publications and more
  • Access to archived advocacy/public policy news

Leadership & Involvement

  • ​Mentoring others through professional development opportunities
  • Serve on the AIEA board or on an AIEA standing committee
  • Opportunities to become a Department of State Speaker for a U.S. Embassy through AIEA’s ARISE Program (American Roster of International Scholars and Experts); speaking opportunities for experts overseas offered by AIEA and USA Study Abroad​​

Leadership & Involvement

  • ​Mentoring others through professional development opportunities
  • Serve on the AIEA board or on an AIEA standing committee
  • Opportunities to become a Department of State Speaker for a U.S. Embassy through AIEA’s ARISE Program (American Roster of International Scholars and Experts); speaking opportunities for experts overseas offered by AIEA and USA Study Abroad​​

Advocacy

  • AIEA’s Public Policy committee: Monitors, prioritizes and responds to policy issues impacting the internationalization of higher education & Develops ways to inform and address key policy issues and educate members on all levels of policy​
  • AIEA works with the Alliance for International Exchange and the Coalition for International Education for U.S.-based advocacy

Advocacy

  • AIEA’s Public Policy committee: Monitors, prioritizes and responds to policy issues impacting the internationalization of higher education & Develops ways to inform and address key policy issues and educate members on all levels of policy​
  • AIEA works with the Alliance for International Exchange and the Coalition for International Education for U.S.-based advocacy

Join AIEA Today

We’d love to welcome you to our thriving international community of global education leaders. Join us today to connect with peers, access valuable resources, and explore our many professional development and networking opportunities.

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Join AIEA Today

We’d love to welcome you to our thriving international community of global education leaders. Join us today to connect with peers, access valuable resources, and explore our many professional development and networking opportunities.

Join Us→

Save 50% on your AIEA Membership

Leadership Access Discount

$350 $175 (50% savings)

AIEA is committed to expanding access to the global international education leadership community. Through the Leadership Access Discount, eligible individuals may receive 50% off the cost of membership. This discount is available to individuals in the following categories:

Community Colleges, HBCUs, and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)

$175 (50% off)

Institutions in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Economies, as classified by the World Bank Group

$175 (50% off)

Retired AIEA Members 

$175 (50% off)

Leader +1 Campaign Nominees: First-time members nominated by an existing AIEA member as part of the Leader +1 Campaign

$175 (50% off)

“AIEA has been an invaluable space for engaging with fellow senior leaders from around the world to discuss the most pressing issues impacting international education today. AIEA’s focus on collective learning and thought leadership continues to be a cornerstone of my professional growth.”

Phillipp Reichert

Director, Global Engagement, The University of British Columbia

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