Eight founding member university presidents met in 1987 to investigate how administrators, faculty, and students could strategically make a global impact on international education through learning, service, and sharing professional expertise in higher education.
Currently, the more than 40 consortium members represent approximately 72,050 undergraduate students and more than 7306 full-time faculty.
CGE project participants combine research-based practices with an educator's passion for sharing skillful expertise overseas.
Every year, CGE assists hundreds of faculty members and thousands of students to participate in CGE-related overseas study, service, and teaching programs that include: CGE member universities and colleges have become a gateway to the world for American educators and professionals who provide access to educational venues in countries desiring quality education, global stability, professional and economic development, and civil societies.
As global issues force a measured and well-planned response for international participation, CGE is well positioned to foster integrative educational partnerships that are mutually beneficial.