AIE Statutes
Statement of Purpose The Alliance for International Education brings together individuals and institutions that are committed to advancing intercultural understanding, global awareness and social justice through education. By sharing ideas collaboratively, it encourages the critical exploration of concepts and the learning of relevant knowledge, skills and values. Membership Membership of the AIE is open to all who subscribe, commit and adhere to its Statement of Purpose. It is not a fee-paying membership organisation. An associate of AIE, be that an individual, school, university or government is termed an “AIE partner” and can register as such through the AIE website or by attending an AIE conference or event. Partners can access any relevant information upon request. AIE partners include representatives of the following groups: The raison d’être of the AIE (Updated November 2020) The AIE promotes interaction between critically reflective educators to further understanding and action in the field of intercultural and international learning in the following ways: 1. Organize conferences and events that bring together AIE affiliates and encourage collaborative ventures 2. Provide digital forums to support ongoing dialogue between AIE affiliates and stimulate action that emerges as a consequence of their interactions 3. Explore the meaning and relevance in education of ideas such as internationalism, globalization, international mindedness, intercultural competences, global citizenship and social justice 4. Encourage the sharing of research and effective educational practice AIE Regional Chapters AIE Regional Chapters are an integral component of the overall purpose of the Alliance. Regional Chapters provide form and function in regional contexts whereby theAlliance and all it stands for can be put into effect at the local level. Regional Chapters of the Alliance will be formed under the auspices of the AIE Board and operate in accordance with AIE beliefs, goals and statement of purpose. Regional chapters will develop protocols consistent with good governance to guide their management and operations. Membership of regional chapters will be open to all who believe in and commit to the AIE statement of purpose and provides a vital communication link between supporters, members and the AIE Board. The Board of Trustees The AIE is registered in United Kingdom as a not-for-profit company. It has a Board consisting of ten Trustees appointed by the existing Board. The present Trustees are: The Board subscribes to internationally accepted norms of good governance. The Trustees are appointed on a voluntary basis with no remuneration other than the reimbursement of expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Board. The Board normally meets twice each year in committee sessions, and maintains ongoing contact on agenda matters throughout the year. The Board has the following functions: Administration The AIE adheres to the principle that its administration must be lean and efficient, with operating costs kept to a minimum. At the discretion of the Board of Trustees, the Administration may be carried out either through the voluntary Working Groups or through the appointment of an administrator. The appointment of a Director, the establishment of a central Administrative Office and the appointment of any support staff which the Board deems to be appropriate should not incur any fees or obligations on the part of AIE partners. Any local or regional initiatives promoted by the Board should also incur no overall cost to AIE partners although it is envisaged that these may incur logistic support of a voluntary nature from AIE partners in that region. Funding The Alliance of International Education is a not-for-profit company registered with the Charities Commission of the United Kingdom. It does not have a membership fee but relies for operating expenditure on the following: The Alliance for International Education holds two bank accounts. A current account is used for operational purposes in accordance with an annual budget established by the Board and an investment account holds the AIE surplus.