Speak up for the power of language learning.
Equip yourself with tools to advocate, educate, and elevate.
Open minds, one conversation at a time.
These ready-to-use brochures are designed to help you make a compelling case for language programs—with easy to share, research-backed insights tailored for departments, administrators, advisors, and students.
Show campus departments the power of collaboration.
Make the case for cross-campus partnerships that strengthen language programs. With this brochure, you can share how language skills can open doors for students—and how departments can work together to create pathways that blend innovation, service, and real-world impact.
Make the case to campus leadership.
Give administrators a clear view of how language programs contribute to student success—on campus and beyond. Use this brochure to highlight the value of interdisciplinary language learning and show how other institutions are driving real results by making it a priority.
Equip advisors with a global perspective.
Start the conversation around language learning with undergraduate advisors. This brochure gives advisors a clear, concise snapshot of how language skills support career readiness and global citizenship—so they can confidently guide students toward language courses that broaden their futures.
Inspire students to think bigger.
Show students that language learning is so much more than just an academic requirement—it’s a launchpad for their future success. Use this brochure to start conversations about how language skills can expand their career options, open doors around the world, and shape them into globally-minded thinkers.
Learn from the voices leading the language movement.
Explore expert insights, proven strategies, and real-world success stories from educators and advocates across the field—part of the Language at the Intersection Insights Interview Series from JNCL-NCLIS, sponsored by VHL.
Evaluate your program’s strengths and opportunities.
Use this Reflective Tool, exclusively sponsored by VHL, to take a closer look at what’s working in your language program and where there’s room to grow. By evaluating key areas like institutional support, resource allocation, student engagement, and faculty development, you’ll be able to pinpoint actionable steps to strengthen your program and ensure its long-term success.
Download WorksheetStrategies, stories, and insights for language advocates.
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