EurekaFacts Camp Counselor Report
We are thrilled to announce the release of the EurekaFacts Camp Counselor Report.
The report found that the Camp Counselor program positively impacts the United States by strengthening our national security and supporting our economy. Not only did 76% of participants develop a more positive view of American people, they also contributed over $59 million dollars to the U.S. economy during their stay.
Administration’s FY 2019 ECA Budget Would Hurt U.S. Diplomacy
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget released today by the Administration proposes a steep 75 percent cut to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Specifically, the FY19 request of $159 million is a significant reduction from ECA’s actual budget of $634.1 million in FY17. Last year, the Administration recommended a 55 percent cut to ECA. Although a long-term FY18 budget has not been finalized, Congress recognized the importance of ECA and increased its funding for FY17.
2016 Annual Meeting
Thanks to all who attended the 2016 Alliance Annual Meeting! Over 250 people from 79 member organizations and other stakeholders, including four Alliance Supporters, joined this year’s gathering (Click here for full participant list). A brand-new plenary panel...Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Amendment Aimed at Protecting the J1 Exchange Visitor Program
New data recently released by NAFSA: Association of International Educators indicate that the more than one million international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities during the 2016-17 academic year contributed $36.9 billion to the U.S. economy, while at the same time supporting more than 450,000 jobs. These numbers represent a 12.4% increase in job support and creation and a 12.5% increase in dollars contributed to the economy compared to the previous academic year.