Northeastern Illinois University, Illinois, United States
Strategic Partners: Universidad del Atlántico, Atlántico, Colombia
Universidad Simón Bolivar, Barranquilla, Colombia
Student Mobility Partnership: United States and Colombia
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), along with Universidad del Atlántico and Universidad Simón Bolivar, will increase mobility, especially among underrepresented student populations by collaborating on a new student exchange models. NEIU students will travel to the partner country to learn about peace education projects involving youth in Colombia, while Colombian students will travel to the U.S. to learn about community organizations in Chicago that address youth violence.