What are the conditions of participation in the VaCIE-VCCS International Exchange Program?
Delegates to the exchange are chosen at the discretion of each VCCS college. In general, applications are available through the exchange contact persons at each college very early in the spring semester. These applications are screened by the college’s chief academic officer or his designee and those accepted are listed on the Will Support Form which indicates the number of delegates that will be supported in the amount of $900 each. The application process is open to faculty, administrators, and staff employed at VCCS colleges; contact your dean or academic Vice President to determine if your college has allocated funds to support delegates this year. Once applicants have been matched with a partner in Europe or India, each must assume responsibility for his/her own insurance (both travel and health) and assume the risk associated with airline travel, transportation in a foreign country, and accommodation in a private home. Delegates must have a valid passport; further, each delegate