The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) and the Office of International Affairs (OIA) invite faculty and instructional staff to join the first Virtual International Exchange (VIE) Community of Practice workshop of the spring 2026 semester, Tuesday, February 17, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in EWFM 520.
In this workshop, you’ll hear firsthand from students who have participated in Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and Collaborative Hybrid International Learning (CHIL) courses. Discover how these global partnerships are transforming the student experience and sparking innovative research collaborations. This event is open to anyone interested in VIE, no matter where you are in the planning process.
The workshop will be offered in a hybrid format, with lunch provided for in-person attendees. Registered virtual participants will receive a Zoom link the day before the event.
Date: Tuesday, February 17, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (lunch included)
Location: EWFM 520 & Zoom
Please RSVP by Friday, February 13.
What is the VIE Community of Practice?
Sponsored by CITL and the Office of International Affairs, Virtual International Exchange (VIE) is an approach to creating student learning experiences that include international partner faculty and students collaborating on assignments, group work, and discussions. This collaborative community is focused on cultivating intercultural connections, leveraging technologies, and sparking innovation in the classroom in support of today’s future makers at Lehigh.
Sincerely,
Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning | lts.lehigh.edu/citl
Office of International Affairs | global.lehigh.edu