Advisory Board

The College Advisory Board (CAB) provides strategic guidance and professional insight to the Institute for American Universities (IAU), the study abroad institute of The American College of the Mediterranean (ACM). Comprised of senior leaders from select IAU partner institutions—including Senior International Officers, Directors of Study Abroad, academic administrators, and senior faculty members—the CAB offers valuable perspectives on emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges in international education.

The primary role of the CAB is to advise IAU on matters related to study abroad programming, academic initiatives, student needs, institutional partnerships, and evolving best practices across the field. Drawing upon their diverse institutional perspectives and professional expertise, CAB members help inform the development of new programs and strategic initiatives while providing thoughtful feedback on existing offerings. Recent contributions have included providing valuable feedback during ACM’s New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) accreditation self-study process, sharing institutional data and emerging trends related to study abroad participation and student mobility, and helping shape IAU’s current summer program calendar.

The CAB typically meets annually in person at rotating IAU campuses in France, Spain, and Italy, providing members with firsthand exposure to the institution’s academic programs, facilities, faculty, and strategic initiatives. Additional virtual meetings may be convened throughout the year as needed. Members who are unable to attend an annual meeting are encouraged to designate a representative from their institution to participate on their behalf.

The Provost Council (PC), a leadership subgroup composed of longstanding CAB members, works closely with ACM-IAU leadership to help develop annual meeting priorities and agendas, identify emerging strategic opportunities, support new program initiatives, and mentor incoming CAB members.

Service on the College Advisory Board provides members with the opportunity to collaborate with peers from leading colleges and universities, contribute to the continued advancement of international education, and help shape the future direction of one of Europe’s longest-standing American institutions dedicated to study abroad.

The CAB serves solely in an advisory capacity and does not possess governance authority or fiduciary responsibility for ACM or IAU. Oversight of the institution—including its operations, academic affairs, finances, and long-term strategic direction—remains the responsibility of ACM’s Board of Trustees. Membership on the College Advisory Board is by invitation only.