The opportunities CCSA gave me shaped my undergraduate experience and ultimately how I show up in the world as a professional.  Keep doing the good work! 

CCSA is a non-profit providing opportunities to broaden perspectives and increase workplace skills through study abroad.

**Mission**

The Cooperative Center for Study Abroad creates transformative global learning opportunities for students, faculty, and life-long learners.

**Vision**

The Cooperative Center for Study Abroad envisions universities where international learning is a standard part of higher education and all faculty and students can participate in meaningful study abroad experiences to foster professional and personal growth.

**Priorities**

We support faculty with guidance, mentorship, and resources; expand access to high-quality study abroad opportunities for students, including first-generation and other traditionally underrepresented students; and help our member institutions create sustainable pathways for growth while fostering networks that extend impact into their communities.

*Students*

- Expand access to high-quality, affordable study abroad experiences, especially for traditionally underrepresented students.
- Create opportunities for students in fields that seldom offer study abroad options to connect their coursework with hands-on, real-world experiences.
- Develop critical 21st-century skills, such as adaptability, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Encourage independence, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

*Faculty*

- Provide professional development, mentorship, and collaborative international opportunities.
- Support faculty who are new to teaching abroad or have limited access to international experiences, helping them develop skills and lead effective programs.
- Enable faculty to strengthen student engagement and learning outcomes through high-impact practices.
- Cultivate a community of educators committed to international education.

 *Member Institutions*

- Reshape how colleges and universities engage with international education by supporting institutions with limited staff, resources, time, or expertise.
- Bridge the gap between institutional goals and capacity by providing the structure, collaboration, and support needed to expand global learning opportunities.
- Create sustainable pathways for faculty and students to expand their perspectives and enrich their academic and professional development.

 *Communities*

- Foster networks of faculty, students, and professionals that extend institutional impact into the communities they serve. 
- Contribute to the long-term, positive impact of globally prepared graduates on local and regional communities.
- Support civic involvement and local initiatives.

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