Guide for Homestay Families Hosting LGBTQI+ Students Abroad Apr 1, 2020This guide was produced by a subgroup of the 2019-2020 Diversity Abroad Task Force on LGBTQI+ Students. The Task Force is a collection of global education and diversity professionals who provide critical guidance and support to Diversity Abroad initiatives. The guide was developed from the collective advising and program management experience of the Task Force and was designed to provide a resource to homestay families who are hosting LGBTQI+ students on study abroad programs, and to international education professionals who work with these families.
Inclusion & Belonging in Times of Global Crisis: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic Mar 26, 2020Join Diversity Abroad for a complimentary community discussion to support one another during these unprecedented times, share ideas and explore strategies for fostering inclusion & belonging in times of global crisis.
Inclusion in the Digital Space Feb 14, 2020Participants and panel will begin by clarifying definitions in use for this discussion (access, digital information). We will then identify the types of digital information, access and technologies that might be encountered.
Multicultural Student Narratives on Racial Identity and Social Justice Feb 3, 2020This article shares excerpts from a qualitative study which sought to understand how a student’s racial identity shapes their experience in a K-12 international service-learning program in the Dominican Republic.
Sexual Health Abroad through the LGBTQI+ Lens Nov 1, 2019During this community discussion, participants will learn more about a few of the many sexual health considerations for LGBTQI+ identified student travelers, and how these topics can be integrated into student support.
Gulliver’s Travels When your Religious Community Shrinks or Grows May 22, 2019This community discussion will explore student experiences in religious contexts, and will provide education abroad professionals with resources, tools, and encouragement to discuss religious identity with students.
Thinking Outside the Box: Utilizing Non-traditional Resources When Advising LGBTQI+- Comm Discussion May 9, 2019This community discussion—facilitated by the 2018-2019 LGBTQI+ Task Force—will discuss resources for education abroad professionals to use in advising their LGBTQI+ students.
Culturally-Responsive Advising to Leverage Student Strengths Apr 12, 2019We then introduce Appreciative Advising and help them create a culturally-responsive approach to advising, which can allow them to forge stronger relationships with diverse students and empower them to achieve their international ed goals.
Asian American Students in Global Education Apr 1, 2019This literature review is comprised of the existing research on the factors influencing Asian American students to study abroad and the barriers that may prevent Asian American students from studying abroad.
Intentional Program Design: Focusing on Who and How We Serve Mar 15, 2019This session discusses how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in experiential education starts with intentional program design.
