The Commission on Colleges and Universities’ annual session will focus on collaboration with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States. In conjunction with the office of Cultural Services, we will give higher education faculty an opportunity to articulate their concerns and learn about opportunities and support provided by the French Embassy.
Explore techniques to promote learning French and your program within your school and community, and discuss connections you can make to share the work and engage new advocates. Participants will also be given the opportunity to put heads together and give thought to resources they would like the commission to produce in the future.
Are parents, students, and administrators in your school and community aware of the academic and cultural experiences you provide in and outside of class? This session will explore how newsletters can serve as an effective tool to highlight the value of your French program, and to foster enthusiasm among current and future students. Presenters will share newsletter content ideas suitable for middle, high school and university instructors, ways to involve students in the creation process, and tips to keep the project manageable.
College and Career Readiness (CCR) is becoming an increasing focus in our country. Explore how world language programs can be strategically integrated to meet these goals and help preserve your program! The session will focus on leveraging language testing, particularly through the Seal of Biliteracy (SOBL) and ACTFL credentialing, to enhance and promote the value of language programs for students, educators, and employers.
