07/03/2026
The Faculty Leadership for International Training and Education (FLITE) program has officially launched its first Overseas Faculty Development Seminar, hosted by American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS). The program is an immersive 12 days of learning and cultural exchange across Jakarta, Bandung, Bogor, and Yogyakarta.
FLITE, a partnership between CAORC and , is a professional development program that equips U.S. college and university faculty and administrators with the knowledge and skills to advance international education on their campuses. Through online learning, mentorship, a campus-based leadership project, and an immersive overseas seminar, participants build global competencies, strengthen international partnerships, and develop innovative approaches to internationalization.
Throughout the program, participants met and engaged with faculty and international education leaders at Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, and .yogyakarta Universitas Gadjah Mada. They also explored Indonesia's global connections through scholar-guided visits to the Asia-Africa Conference Museum, Jakarta History (Batavia) Museum, .in Museum Batik Indonesia, and Bogor Botanical Gardens. The seminar also included meaningful discussions with representatives from about Fulbright opportunities in Indonesia, on the role of American Spaces in diplomacy, and Indonesian scholars working on the Sustainable Development Goals.
In Yogyakarta, participants visited the Sanggar Anak Alam learning center, engaged in a dialogue with Jogja Disability Arts, and explored the iconic Prambanan and Borobudur temples. Together, these experiences offered valuable perspectives on teaching, community-based learning, inclusive education, and the role of arts and culture in shaping society.
Thank you to all of our partners, speakers, and hosts whose collaboration and enthusiasm made this inaugural FLITE Overseas Faculty Development Seminar a meaningful and memorable experience.
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