How To Join
We will rely on strategic partnerships to deliver optimal outcomes in what we do. Below are ways in which you can join our movement.
College or University
- Obtain in-depth, customized reporting on university-sponsored international travel that includes mitigation strategies through various opportunities.
- Add IT capacity by accessing an affordable, dynamic online platform to execute online courses and projects, including Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL).
- Identify worthwhile investment opportunities provided by Bound International in sustainable projects and organizations abroad that are aligned with your mission.
- Pinpoint key study and research programs abroad for students, faculty, and staff that strengthens knowledge and understanding about Climate Action and Climate Justice.
- Increase intercultural engagement initiatives through customized cross-cultural training, assessments and online or virtual platforms.
- Access resources in best practice around international higher educational travel and the environment.
- Identify university partners worldwide to partner in travel programs, online or virtual programs and strategic projects on topics related to environmental sustainability, Climate Action, Climate Justice and intercultural engagement.
Community Representative
- Notify Bound International of important green or sustainable projects within your community that could use support
- Request investment in sustainable projects such as renewable energy, water conservation, waste and recycling, geology, pollution, ecology, conservation, zoology, transportation, cultural and heritage preservation, population science, and other topics related to the impact of climate change.
- Host a researcher or student group at your site to educate on local sustainability efforts.
Donors
- Demonstrate support for international educational travel, intercultural engagement, Climate Action, and Climate Justice.
- Support a local business that provides solutions in the environmental impact of international educational travel.
- Directly support a community, business or organization abroad invested in environmental sustainability, including direct impact on human populations
Education Abroad Professional
- Access in-depth resources on the environmental impact of international educational travel.
- Access high impact education abroad program options, for students and faculty focusing on environmental sustainability, Climate Action and Climate Justice.
- Learn about specific service providers abroad that engage in green, sustainable, energy-efficient, or socially responsible business practices.
Educational Provider
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U.S.-based third party provider
- Optimize the promotion of programs abroad
- Enhance specialized programs in sustainability education
- Increase organizational branding with advertising
- Support partner organizations abroad by enhancing branding -
Non-U.S. educational provider or institution
- Identify U.S.-based partners to create customized travel options
- Proliferate locally-based research
- Seek additional avenues of financial support
Educators
- Receive training and support to utilize a dynamic online platform to execute an online or virtual course or project, including Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL).
- Teach or Moderate subjects on intercultural engagement, Climate Action, Climate Justice, sustainability, or a related area.
- Train faculty on how to optimize online platforms for effective teaching.
- Supervise independent research projects by students.
- Find out how to lead a faculty-led program abroad that focuses on topics related to Climate Action and Climate Justice.
- Incorporate intercultural training into a specific course or project that has a particular focus on Climate Justice.
- Lead or participate in educational webinars and other educational events.
Energy Company
- Get leads on colleges and universities interested in energy efficiency projects
- Increase brand recognition within the higher education field
Intercultural Specialists & Trainers
- Expand training opportunities to the higher education community via webinars, personalized learning, and other opportunities.
- Influence higher education curriculum in abroad, domestic, online, virtual and in-person environments.
- Highlight research and professional expertise via an online blog and resource portal.
- Enhance expertise through a social justice lens.
Scientist
- Highlight critical factors in social, climate and data analysis to Bound International audiences
- Share the latest resources and methodologies related to human transportation, environmental innovation, informatics and Climate Justice with Bound International followers
- Contribute to best practice in carbon footprint calculations for Bound International clients
Student
- Obtain a personalized report on personal and university-sponsored international travel that includes mitigation strategies through various opportunities.
- Participate in a study, research, internship, or service program abroad that is oriented towards climate and sustainability education.
- Have research in sustainability highlighted within the international higher education field.
- Obtain intercultural assessment training.
- Engage with peers and educators abroad through online and virtual platforms.
Tourism Operator
- Expand business opportunities by hosting university students abroad and advertising on our site.
- Increase branding as a green, sustainable, energy-efficient, or socially responsible business.
- Join a list of recommended service providers based on select business practices.
- Demonstrate to students and emerging professionals how to incorporate sustainable business principles into a successful enterprise.
Travel Industry Representative
- Office discounted travel to college and university students as well as higher education professionals through advertising
- Share company disclosures on carbon footprint and minimization efforts to Bound International affiliates
- Increase branding and visibility with a dedicated business provider