Foregrounding a Globalized Localism for Social Justice Through the 21st Century College Curriculum Apr 28, 2025This piece emphasizes the urgent need for colleges and universities to align their internationalization efforts with the global social justice challenges of our time, and advocates for a comprehensive approach to curriculum development, highlighting the importance of integrating global perspectives and social justice outcomes across academic disciplines.
Mindfully Diversifying Study Abroad to Catalyze Decolonization Apr 28, 2025This piece reflects on a workshop led by the Diversity and Inclusion Team at Arizona State University, focusing on the decolonization of study abroad. The workshop aimed to engage students in understanding the colonial and neocolonial roots of international education and how to engage in ethical activism without perpetuating harmful dynamics such as white saviorism.
How else can we use the wheels we have? Reimagining global learning to better serve a diverse student population Apr 28, 2025This article explores how the pause in mobility presents a unique opportunity to reimagine global education programs, particularly through exchange and faculty-led models. It emphasizes the importance of making these programs more accessible to a diverse student population by offering flexible options such as remote courses, virtual semesters, and thematic programs centered around critical global issues.
Deconstructing the Colonial System of International Education*: Setting Standards and Expectations for Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion Apr 28, 2025This article discusses the need to decolonize International Education (IE) by dismantling its colonial, capitalist, and white supremacist foundations. By reimagining program design, recruitment, and student preparation, IE can move toward a more ethical and transformative system that supports underserved students and challenges global power dynamics.
Centering DEI in Study Abroad Curriculum and Design Apr 28, 2025This article explores how integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with international education (IE) can enhance study abroad experiences. By combining DEI’s focus on identity-based inequalities with IE’s global perspective, students can become more responsible global citizens and allies.
“BUT WE CAN’T CHANGE THE PAST, NOW CAN WE?” Apr 28, 2025This article explores how decolonizing the curriculum, even in contexts like Scandinavia where colonial legacies are often overlooked, demands a critical rethinking of whose voices are centered, how knowledge is curated, and who the university ultimately serves.
Creating Inclusive Curricula in Study Abroad Apr 28, 2025This article explores the urgent need for inclusive study abroad programs that avoid neo-colonialist models, foregrounding marginalized voices and fostering critical intercultural learning across disciplines.
Responding in kind: Reflecting and engaging the nimbleness of Generation Z Apr 28, 2025As higher education moves into a new era, education abroad professionals must embrace nimbleness to meet the evolving needs of Generation Z. Shaped by global crises and rapid change, Gen Z demands innovative, flexible approaches to intercultural learning. This article explores how intentional, nimble program design can create more inclusive, impactful international experiences for the future.
Beyond Borders: Cultivating Global Education Experiences for Immigrant Students Apr 28, 2025The pandemic reshaped international education, opening new opportunities through virtual global programs that increase access for immigrant and undocumented students. This article explores best practices for building inclusive virtual experiences that align with high-impact educational models.
A Pedagogy of Inclusion Designed to Empower Global Ambassadors of Positive Change Apr 28, 2025The Interdisciplinary Global Programs (IGP) at NAU integrate anti-racist frameworks into global education, combining accessibility, rigorous curriculum, and targeted programming. By developing key global competencies, IGP empowers students to critically engage with complex social structures across cultures. Learn how IGP’s Pedagogy of Inclusion is preparing students for the demands of a rapidly changing world.