The
GOALS of
SIETAR USA are:

To enhance awareness of intercultural issues in all interactions
To facilitate communication and respect between and among people of different cultures
To improve intercultural relations, both domestic and global
To encourage the highest standards of ethics and conduct among intercultural specialists according to the SIETAR-USA Living Code of Ethical Behavior (learn more)
To promote the exchange of information, knowledge, and expertise in the intercultural field

SIETAR USA Statement of Concern Regarding Separation of
Immigrant Families at the U.S. Border

On behalf of the Society for Intercultural Education, Training, and Research (SIETAR USA), the Board of Directors would like to express our deep concern and strong opposition to the U.S. Administration’s policy of separating immigrant parents and children who are detained …
[Click here to read the entire SIETAR USA statement]

Al Wight

SIETAR USA honors the life of Albert (Al) Wight, co-founder of SIETAR in 1974, who passed away in April 2018. A lifelong educator and humanitarian, Al made innumerable contributions to the intercultural and broader international sphere via military service, teaching, publishing, consulting, and more.
Please read all about Al's extraordinary life here.

News & Updates

SIETAR USA and SIETAR Minnesota
Thank our Saturday Seminar Sponsors

SIETAR USA
Introducing the 2019 Board of Directors

Spotlight on Ethics

The SIETAR USA Ethics Committee and Chair are responsible for the coordination of educational activities designed to support the understanding of and participation in the LIVING CODE. As part of these efforts, the committee presents Critical Incidents to encourage discussion of ethical issues. To participate in these discussions, please visit the Ethics Critical Incidents posted on the Critical Incidents page.