The program offers multiple opportunities for students and faculty to interact in meaningful ways. The basic principles are that (1) faculty/student interaction is transactional (i.e., goes both ways); and (2) faculty/student interaction is best when it has a basis in ongoing interaction both in and out of classroom. CIE faculty have extensive experience in the field as teachers and leaders as well as a theoretical and methodological grounding in a discipline, which is relevant to global leadership and comparative educational issues. We recognize that students bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge that complements the faculty’s expertise and knowledge. Therefore, the CIE program provides a framework upon which students and faculty can build professional relationships that extend beyond the classrooms through collaborative projects, directed study, and intellectual discourse.