Turning Toward & Forward: Disrupting the Scholarship Application and Selection Process by DA Global | Oct 6, 2022 | Faculty, International Students Turning Toward & Forward: Disrupting the Scholarship Application and Selection Process 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session As international educators work to diversify study abroad by centering access, justice, equity, and inclusion, scholarship programs intended for diverse students are an important part of these efforts. However, scholarship applications, eligibility criteria, scoring rubrics, and scholarship program design must be approached strategically to remove access barriers and ensure we are meeting our aims. This deep-dive session will equip attendees with a toolkit of application models, examples of holistic rubrics, and innovative scholarship program design informed by practices from a large Minority Serving Institution, a nonprofit scholarship organization, a fellowship program, and a study abroad provider. Presenters: Noelle A. Baldwin – IES Abroad Stacy Benjamin – CIEE Kyle Rausch – University of Illinois at Chicago Lyndsi Jones – Fund for Education Abroad Download Presentation
Navigating Intersectionality as Diverse Grantees on U.S. Government Funded Programs by DA Global | Oct 6, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Navigating Intersectionality as Diverse Grantees on U.S. Government Funded Programs 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session Moderated by a representative from DOS, this panel will feature a Gilman Scholarship and Fulbright Student Program Adviser, as well as two alumni who will share their exchange experiences, challenges, and triumphs of living abroad with intersectional identities. By hearing from a professional and alumni, practitioners will come away with inventive practices to support students in their international journey. Questions addressed will include: Was your experience with your identities abroad similar or different from lived experiences within the U.S.? Was discrimination present in aspects of the culture abroad? Did living oversees alter your perception of what it means to hold a particular identity? Panelists will address these questions as well as highlight resources and peer support systems that students can utilize during their time abroad. Presenters: Alice Michelle Augustine – Academic Affairs, Lehman College, CUNY Dineo Brinson – Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, DOS, U.S. Department of State, ECA Mario Nguyen – Gilman & Fulbright Alumni Ambassador, Department of Justice & Texas A&M University School of Law Gerti Wilson – Gilman & Fulbright Alumni Ambassador, New York University School of Law Download Presentation
The Invisible Student: Supporting Students with Hidden Identities on Education Abroad Programs by DA Global | Oct 6, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising The Invisible Student: Supporting Students with Hidden Identities on Education Abroad Programs 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session As we prepare students for an ever changing global world it is important to understand that students come to us from a variety of backgrounds. While some of their identities may be visible, many of these identities are hidden until a student chooses to self disclose or a critical incident abroad brings their identities to light. During this session we will explore working with students from three different hidden identity groups: neurodivergent students, students from different religious backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ students. Through the presentation of best practices, case studies, and sample resources we will examine the ways in which we as international education professionals can support students with hidden identities. Participants will leave equipped with tools to set students up for success while studying abroad. Presenters: Seth Weil – University Relations, CEA Study Abroad Marissa Mitchell – Center for Global Study and Engagement, Dickinson College Eric Boscan – The University of Utah Download Presentation
Trust-Based Strategic Relationships to Accelerate Inclusive Excellence in Education Abroad by DA Global | Oct 6, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Faculty Trust-Based Strategic Relationships to Accelerate Inclusive Excellence in Education Abroad 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session Are you serious about accelerating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) results for your education abroad office? Do you have a roadmap to expand the participation of underrepresented students in global experiences? This session describes the essential role that trust plays in developing meaningful and results driven relationships between the education abroad office and campus academic partners. This session will help you identify principles and activities that you can implement in your campus/organization to begin a journey to strategically advance DEI global initiatives. Presenters: Miguel E. Ayllon, PhD – International Programs, University of Missouri E. Andre Thorn, Jr., PhD – Undergraduate Studies, University of Missouri Download Presentation
Developing Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Faculty-led Programs by DA Global | Oct 6, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Faculty Developing Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Faculty-Led Program Proposals 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session Bringing our JEDI lens to the first steps of program design and review will help our faculty-led programs be more inclusive, impactful, and successful. This session will facilitate discussion that encourages participants to think critically about inclusive practices in faculty-led programs, and provide a framework for comprehensive program design and evaluation to meet the needs of all participants in study abroad. Sample proposals will be reviewed, discussed, and edited in teams to ensure that the goals of DEI are clear in the intention, design, and execution of the program. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to develop or review program proposals based on how well a program has been designed to meet the diverse needs of underrepresented students and visiting faculty abroad. Presenters: Emily Resnevic – Institutional Relations, CAPA: The Global Education Network Meisha Swaby – Northeastern University Download Presentation
