by HOLA@HAJINKIM.COM | Nov 21, 2022 | Articles
At Diversity Abroad we celebrate Thanksgiving as a time to share and connect with those we care for. We are thankful for our families, friends, and community that support our mission. We recognize that for many, Thanksgiving may not be a time for celebration but a time for mourning. We encourage you to take the time to reflect on what the holiday may represent for others. As global educators, we will often encounter differences in how people around the world celebrate historical events and holidays.
This weekend we encourage you to take an intercultural approach to Thanksgiving, a very U.S. American holiday, and reflect on the ways that others observe and experience the day. We invite you to consider the questions below in your reflection.
- In what ways can we build our own awareness of the United States historically fraught treatment of indigenous communities and immigrants? Are there ways we can develop meaningful partnerships with the Tribal Nations within our communities or regions?
- How can we make space for storytelling to hear others’ experiences and perceptions of Thanksgiving?
- In addition to these questions, we’d invite you to consider these resources and ideas for celebrating Thanksgiving respectfully.
Build Personal Awareness
Donate Your Time or Resources
- Pay it forward by volunteering your time at a local organization or shelter.
- Donate to a local Indigenous organization or offer in kind services to support a local initiative.
- Support Native American/Indigenous student organizations on your campus or the Native American/Indigenous student resource center or multicultural office.
Our Mission
Diversity Abroad’s mission is to create equitable access to the benefits of global education by empowering educators, engaging stakeholders, and connecting diverse students to resources and opportunity.
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by HOLA@HAJINKIM.COM | Oct 6, 2022 | Faculty, International Students
Building Targeted International Experiences for McNair Scholars and Other Undergraduates Completing Grant Funded Research Projects
2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session
National programs like McNair Scholars and LSAMP – as well as similar state programs – fund students from under-resourced backgrounds to complete undergraduate research projects with faculty. Multiple partners at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) created an international experience for these students, focused on removing common barriers to study abroad. Students enrolled in a Research Methods course that culminated with a faculty-led study trip to one of RIT’s international campuses. Students in these programs receive a stipend when they complete undergraduate research and these stipend monies can be used to off-set the program fee of the international experience. Students and faculty become a community of learners. Through these and other steps, the international experience was made affordable and attainable to more diverse students.
Presenters:
- Kate Torrey – Division of Diversity and Inclusion, Rochester Institute of Technology
- Cecelia Hencke – International Education, Rochester Institute of Technology
by HOLA@HAJINKIM.COM | Oct 6, 2022 | Faculty, International Students
Culturally Responsive Advising for International Graduate Students
2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session
Academic advisors providing guidance to international graduate students are required to negotiate the complex dynamic between institutional and curricular imperatives, considerations of culture, and challenges unique to that group. This session will provide real case-studies and insights of students and advisors experiences to convey the depth and style of reasoning that competent advising in culturally diverse settings requires in order to ensure international graduate students’ success, inclusion, and retention. We will review the types of knowledge, competences, and experiences, academic advisors should possess to thrive with globally diverse student communities.
Presenters:
- Parveeza Gala – College of Education and Human Services, Central Michigan University
- Anjam Chaudhary – International Studies and Programs, Michigan State University
by HOLA@HAJINKIM.COM | Oct 6, 2022 | Faculty, International Students
Advancing Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Minnesota
2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session
The University of Minnesota system is comprised of 5 unique, autonomous campuses where coming up with a comprehensive global DEI plan can be a challenge. As the central international office for the system, the GPS Alliance has developed a multi-phased plan to elucidate the intersection of DEI and internationalization across the system. Recognizing the important roles played by international and study abroad students, as well as international scholars, faculty and staff, we will talk about ways to create belonging for all parties at a large institution. We will showcase the DEI-related work that GPS Alliance does for the University of Minnesota system by highlighting intercultural and intersectionality of identities and generating dialogues about diversity from a global/intercultural lens.
Presenters:
- Bradley Titus – Learning Abroad Center, University of Minnesota
- Cathy Huber – Global Programs and Strategy Alliance, University of Minnesota
by HOLA@HAJINKIM.COM | Oct 6, 2022 | Faculty, International Students
Mentorship, Partnership, and the Power of South African Term Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are.
2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session
Mentorship, Partnership, and the Power of the South African Term Ubuntu: I am because we are. Ubuntu (Zulu pronunciation: [ùɓúntʼù])[1] is a Nguni Bantu term meaning “humanity”. It is sometimes translated as “I am because we are” (also “I am because you are”),[2] or “humanity towards others” (in Zulu, umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu). In Xhosa, the latter term is used, but is often meant in a more philosophical sense to mean “the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity”.[3] The application of Ubuntu in the workplace can lead to strong professional relationships, informal mentoring, partnership, greater access, and equity. Participants will learn about applying the concept of Ubuntu in their efforts to address equity, inclusion, and diversity in global education.
Presenters:
- Obse Ababiya – Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives; Atlanta Global Partnerships, Emory University
- Kenya Casey – Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives, Emory University
- Gary Rhodes, PhD – Center for Global Education, California State University at Dominguez Hills
- Chan Williams – Master’s in Development Practice, Emory University
