VE/COIL Institute

Goals and Outcomes

The Institute for Virtual Exchange and COIL Centers of Excellence is designed to build institutional capacity for sustainable, high-impact global learning. Through mentored clinics, role-specific assignments, and collaborative cohort activities, participating institutions work toward the following goals:

Institute Goals

  • Expand access to global learning by embedding VE/COIL into the curriculum.

  • Strengthen institutional commitment by aligning VE/COIL with strategic priorities.

  • Support faculty, instructional designers, and administrators in designing and scaling VE/COIL modules.

  • Build authentic and sustainable partnerships across U.S. and MENA higher education institutions.

  • Advance career relevance by connecting VE/COIL to workforce readiness and employer engagement.

Expected Outcomes
By the conclusion of the Institute, participating institutions will have:

  • Designed and piloted one or more VE/COIL modules connected to credit-bearing courses.

  • Produced role- and track-specific deliverables (e.g., activity maps, module plans, stakeholder memos, case studies, mentoring resources).

  • Developed an institutional action plan for long-term integration and sustainability.

  • Shared outcomes and lessons learned with the cohort during a Showcase and Closing Ceremony.

  • Earned recognition through digital credentials as either a Center of Excellence or an Emerging Leader in VE/COIL.