Unlocking Access: Creating Bespoke Programs via Transformative Strategies | GIRS 2024 Mar 15, 2024Addressing the unique challenges faced by Gen Z students, who are recognized as one of the most stressed and anxious generations, is paramount. This generation seeks personalized attention and support, with a growing interest in spiritual and religio
Look Again: Representation as a Conduit for Cross-Cultural Learnings | GIRS 2024 Mar 15, 2024This session will provide a fresh perspective, upending the study abroad playbook for visiting historical sites.
Navigating Cultural Challenges to Empower & Secure Diverse Students in Intl Internships | GIRS 2024 Mar 15, 2024This session aims to open discussion about the interplay between nurturing adaptability and providing a secure environment for diverse students in international internships.
Cultivating Global Solidarity through Intercultural Understanding Mar 15, 2024This session introduces participants to intercultural communication skills as a core capacity for active global citizenship and navigating cultural differences.
Empowering Study Abroad: MENSCH Framework for Cultivating Inclusivity & Support for Students Mar 15, 2024In this session presentation, the speaker explores the barriers faced by African American and Latino students in studying abroad, drawing on the work of Johnetta Cole (1991) and Hembroff and Rusz (1993).
Global/EDI Initiatives: Designing an Intercultural Agenda for Leaders and Managers | GIRS 2024 Mar 15, 2024In this session, presenter discussed a framework for managing diversity in an org experiencing change with a focus on intercultural frameworks of listening for understanding between higher-end strategic thinkers & those on the frontline.
What does D&I look like for university collaborative partners in 3 diverse campuses? Mar 15, 2024This interactive presentation looks at the importance of diversity and inclusion in building a just society among our university partners.
Building Support Structures for Diverse Student Experiences: Strategies for Inclusive Student Support Mar 7, 2024Building Support Structures for Diverse Student Experiences: Strategies for Inclusive Student Support From Live Session on March 7, 2024 Session Description: This community discussion -- facilitated by the 2023-24 DEI Professionals in International Education...
Understanding & Addressing the Backlash Against DEI in IE Jan 30, 2024This session is dedicated to practitioners who are looking for new ideas and approaches to cultivating an ecosystem oriented towards the expansion of global education on campus.
Strategic Support Structures for Diverse Student Experiences: Navigating DEI Legislation and Accommodation Standards in Study Abroad Jan 30, 2024This session is dedicated to practitioners who are looking for new ideas and approaches to cultivating an ecosystem oriented towards the expansion of global education on campus.
