Program Design for Inclusion and Belonging in Virtual Spaces: Case Studies from CLS Spark and Virtual NSLI-Y Nov 1, 2023In this session, representatives from two federally funded virtual exchange programs (CLS Spark and Virtual NSLI-Y) will discuss promoting inclusion and belonging in cohorts of beginning-level language learners.
A Restorative Justice Approach to Study Abroad Programming Nov 1, 2023The session suggests Restorative Justice (RJ) practices can inform the way international educators prepare students for experiences of culture shock through an identity & self-reflection lens.
IDEAS for Indigenous Inclusion in Education Abroad Nov 1, 2023Participation among American Indian and Alaskan Native students in U.S. Study Abroad is consistently just 0.5%. Presenters from three diverse institutions will share strategies to recruit
Inclusive Student Support in the Era of X-Gender Marker Passports from the Perspectives of Administrators Nov 1, 2023The United States now legally allows X as a gender marker on U.S. passports. As students begin to select these passports, the study abroad field must develop new approaches to student support in the face of a variety of laws, regulations, customs.
Queer Abroad: Shedding New Light on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students in Education Abroad Nov 1, 2023This is a concurrent session from the 2023 Global Inclusion Conference that sheds light on data collected on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ students pre, during, and post study abroad preparation.
Marketing via a DEI Lens: A Pragmatic Application of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Nov 1, 2023There are traditional aspects of marketing to consider when promoting study abroad programs to undergraduate students, parents, faculty, advisers and university staff. In addition to these, however, we also need to look at each piece we develop.
Do Parents Need to be Included too? Jun 26, 2023Discover how involving parents and support networks in study abroad planning empowers underserved students, enhances inclusivity, and creates a more supportive environment for diverse international experiences.
Designing and Implementing Inclusive Identity-Based Study Abroad Mentorship Apr 19, 2023This session aims to provide insight into different methods of mentorship for education abroad and how to apply it in an inclusive manner. Viewers will leave with an understanding of identity frameworks, current research, and mentorship methods.
State-Level Policy & Legislative Action to Restrict Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Town Hall Apr 14, 2023From bans on critical race theory in classrooms to limitations on diversity training for government employees, this conversation explores the implications of these actions for marginalized communities and the future of social justice in the US.
Decolonizing the Curriculum within Global Learning Mar 30, 2023The 2023 Inclusive Learning Institute by Diversity Abroad welcomed prominent scholars, Dr. Juliana Makuchi Nfah-Abbenyi and Dr. Riyad Shahjahan to discuss global diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, activism, and teaching.
