Professional Organizations and Memberships

The Office of Global Engagement and Innovation holds membership in the following professional and community-based organizations.

Please contact us at intl-services@pdx.edu if you would be interested in learning more about these memberships.

OrganizationDescription
AIEA (Association of International Education Administrators)

AIEA convenes international education leaders from around the world to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and engage with organizations influencing international higher education. Through collaboration, shared strategy, and collective advocacy, AIEA empowers its members to amplify their impact and advance the field.

EAIE (European Association for International Education)The European Association for International Education (EAIE) is the European center for expertise, networking and resources in the internationalization of higher education. 
JASO (Japan-America Society of Oregon)JASO is a member-based, volunteer-driven, non-profit organization consisting of corporations and individuals in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Its mission is to develop business and community by strengthening the US-Japan relationship.
NAFSA: Association of International EducatorsNAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. NAFSA serves the needs of more than 11,000 members and international educators worldwide at more than 4,300 institutions, in 170+ countries.
The Forum on Education AbroadThe Forum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, membership association recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission as the Standards Development Organization (SDO) for the field of education abroad. The Forum provides training and resources to education abroad professionals and its Standards of Good Practice are recognized as the definitive means by which the quality of education abroad programs may be judged. 
Study OregonStudy Oregon is a statewide consortium of schools that promotes Oregon as a study destination for international students. Members include community colleges, public and private colleges and universities, graduate programs, intensive English as a second language programs, K-12 schools, and community partners.