DA Global is a student success organization that leverages global engagement to achieve institutional priorities. We work at the intersection of global engagement strategy and operations. Our work across each practice area is grounded in three principles: access to opportunity, technology as infrastructure, and institutional integration. Practice Area Global Engagement Strategy The strategic case for global engagement is strongest when it connects to institutional priorities: retention, first destination success, and student satisfaction. This practice area focuses on building that connection — aligning global engagement with leadership priorities, student success metrics, and the offices responsible for delivering it. Connecting global engagement to retention, persistence, and first-destination success Cross-unit and cross-functional alignment to connect global engagement with the teams responsible for delivering it Building the institutional and organizational case for shared investment in global engagement infrastructure Internationalization planning and institutional case-making Practice Area Student Safety & Duty of Care Institutions have a legal and ethical obligation to support every student traveling globally — not just in how they’re prepared before they go, but throughout the experience. This practice area focuses on building the infrastructure and documentation systems that allow institutions to meet their duty of care for every student, accounting for the full range of risks and identities they bring with them. Pre-departure preparation and program risk assessment — accounting for the full range of student identities and destination-specific risks Health and safety resource integration across education abroad, travel safety, and related global offices On-program support, incident response, and re-entry resources Duty of care framework assessment and development Practice Area Access & Opportunity Global education’s impact depends on who has access to it. This practice area focuses on ensuring all students — regardless of background, financial situation, or prior exposure to global learning — can participate in and benefit from global engagement opportunities. Broadening access requires both intentional outreach and the organizational infrastructure to support students once they’re participating. Access barrier assessment and action planning Outreach and recruitment strategies that reach students and communities across institution types Funding access strategies, including scholarship integration and grant program design Holistic student support across the full global experience lifecycle Practice Area People Development & Success The professionals who lead global engagement bring deep expertise, institutional knowledge, and genuine commitment to student success. This practice area invests in their continued growth — building individual capacity, strengthening teams, and creating the operational conditions where great work can scale. Advisor and practitioner professional development planning Team operating structure and change management support New staff onboarding and operational standards Leadership development for directors and senior global education professionals Ready to talk about where DA Global can support your work? Our team works alongside institutions and organizations to turn global engagement strategy into operational reality. Get Started Today Book a Call
