Together We Fly Higher—Advancing Equity in Global Education and the Workforce: A Case for Academy and Industry Partnerships May 12, 2025Grounded in a whole systems approach and sense of belonging literature, the article offers a promising practice for engaging Black students in global education at home and abroad and supporting global education leaders who support those students.
Candid Testimonies: Historically Marginalized Alumni Promote Study Abroad and Global Careers May 12, 2025The UNC-Chapel Hill Center for European Studies (CES) actively supports historically marginalized students pursuing global careers by amplifying alumni voices and fostering inclusive mentorship. Through initiatives like the Europe: Consider It All! conference, CES provides candid, identity-conscious narratives and builds lasting connections between students and diverse alumni.
Building Career Readiness for International Students Through Demystifying Small Talk May 12, 2025This article explores the use of virtual exchange (VE) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses to develop more humanity-driven pre-professional undergraduate students. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating arts and humanities-based aspects into STEM education to enhance students’ interpersonal skills and global perspectives.
Career Readiness Through Intentional Reflection of Cultural Intelligence May 12, 2025Cultural intelligence (CQ) enhances career readiness through the Equity and Inclusion Masterclass Reflection Journal, a tool designed to foster self-awareness and reflective practice. By integrating CQ competencies with NACE’s core career readiness framework, the journal equips students and professionals to navigate diverse workplaces with intentionality and inclusion.
Decolonizing Education for Professional Success: Building Cultural Agility Through DEI-Informed Global Learning May 12, 2025This article explores the integration of cultural agility into a liberal arts curriculum as a response to growing demands for career readiness in diverse, evolving professional environments. It examines how experiential programs like Agnes Scott College’s Global Journeys and SCALE cultivate agility through interdisciplinary, DEI-informed learning experiences.
Virtual Exchange to Develop More Humanity-Driven STEM Pre-Professional Undergraduate Students May 8, 2025This article explores the use of virtual exchange (VE) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses to develop more humanity-driven pre-professional undergraduate students. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating arts and humanities-based aspects into STEM education to enhance students’ interpersonal skills and global perspectives.
Meeting in a Third Space: Possibilities for Equity and Inclusion in Virtual Classrooms* May 8, 2025This opinion piece explores the potential of virtual exchanges (VE) to foster equity and inclusion in virtual classrooms. It emphasizes the need to challenge power asymmetries, including imperialism and linguistic domination, within initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Drawing on experiences from co-taught courses between universities in Argentina and the United States, the authors highlight two key aspects of VE for promoting equity and inclusion: centering voices from the Global South in course materials and encouraging transnational collaborations through project-based assignments and co-teaching teams
TOCA Online: Using Language Learning to Connect U.S. High School Students of Color and Refugees Worldwide May 8, 2025TOCA Online, a virtual language learning and cultural exchange program, aims to bridge the racial gap in language access for U.S. high school students of color. Partnered with NaTakallam, TOCA connects students with refugee conversation partners to study Arabic, Spanish, or French, fostering global competency skills and cultural awareness. The program supplements school-based language learning, enhancing classroom participation and knowledge of global landscapes.
Virtual Exchange for Preservice Teachers: A Boundary Space Where DEI Can Flourish May 8, 2025This article explores the potential of virtual exchange (VE) in undergraduate teacher education to develop global competencies and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It presents the IGlobal model, an extracurricular club focusing on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, where preservice teachers collaborate virtually with international students to lead cross-cultural STEAM activities for middle school students.
Exploring the World Without Leaving Home: A Case Study on Using Virtual Exchange to Create Global Competence in a Diverse Population of Students May 8, 2025While many undergraduate students—like teacher candidates—would like to study abroad, the costs associated with study abroad programs can be a significant barrier. This can be especially true for first-generation university students who may not even consider studying abroad because of the high costs. International virtual exchange programs—like Globally Networked Learning (GNL)—provide affordable and equitable access to international experiences. In this article we described a GNL experience between students in Germany and the United States.
