Council on International Higher Education (CIHE) Pre-Conference

The purposes of the Council on International Higher Education (CIHE) are to provide a forum for the dissemination and discussion of research in order to advance research and theory on higher education from comparative and international perspectives. It aims to offer a formal structure within ASHE for scholars with interests in international higher education to promote theory and research, exploring contrasting cultural and international perspectives in the study of higher education. Additionally, CIHE seeks to serve as a focal point and network for students entering the field of international higher education research. It also aims to facilitate communication among higher education researchers, identifying research priorities, exchanging ideas and methods, and promoting cooperative research and evaluation.

Call For Proposals

This year, CIHE Pre-conference embraces this vision by centering equity, inclusion, and global social justice in our exploration of internationalization and globalization in higher education. Across borders and cultures, we confront shifting realities, persistent inequities, and untapped possibilities. The intersections of comparative and international perspectives provide us with a fertile ground to reimagine higher education as a space for transformative change and collaborative progress.

We invite you to join us in shaping this dialogue by bringing your unique insights and experiences to our pre-conference. Let us embrace the creativity and artistry that are integral to our scholarly pursuits, challenging the boundaries of conventional approaches and forging new pathways towards justice. How can international higher education dismantle inequities and foster inclusive global communities? What creative risks can we take to advance justice through activism, theory, and praxis?

As we celebrate ASHE's golden anniversary, let us harness the power of our global community to co-create a space where scholarship and activism converge. Together, we can transform international higher education into a vehicle for justice, inclusion, and the realization of a more equitable world. Proposals that include under-utilized theories, such as (Post-/De-) Colonial Theory, Southern Epistemologies, and Indigenous Scholarship are encouraged. Particularly, we encourage proposals set in global contexts/environments. We seek proposals that engage with new methodological approaches that go beyond national containers and interrogate the normalization of Western perspectives.

Proposal Formats Accepted

Call for Volunteers

The quality and success of the conference is contingent upon the service and participation of our members. Thank you for considering a volunteer role as a Reviewer, Chair, and/or Discussant. Your service as a conference volunteer helps to ensure the integrity of the conference and, subsequently, the field of higher education scholarship. ASHE welcomes volunteer applications from scholars in all stages of their academic journey. 

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please visit ashe.ws/volunteers.

The Volunteer Application Form on the Conference Portal includes a question where you can share any accessibility needs or ways ASHE can support you in your role as a chair, discussant, and/or reviewer. If there are additional questions or concerns, please contact Alicia Castillo Shrestha, Associate Director for Conference and Events at alicia@ashe.ws.

Submit a Proposal and/or Volunteer Application through the Conference Portal