Beyond Education Abroad: What Makes an Experience Global

2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session

The field of international education is changing and adapting as a result of travel limitations. Many higher education institutions are building new, innovative global programs in the domestic, local and virtual environments. Moving forward, our field must work to rethink the definition of a ‘global experience’ and in doing so, create additional access to global programming for all students. In this session, you will determine what programs your institution could elevate, then create an experiential learning program reflecting your curricular needs. You will leave with tangible tools to support students to succeed in all global programs.

Presenters:

• Angela J. Luedke – Global Experiences Office, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• Marnie K. Nelson – Global Experiences Office, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• Natalie Fallert – Arizona State University

Beyond Dichotomies & Acronyms: Exercises in Modeling Inclusivity and Belonging (or a Lack Thereof)

2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session

As practitioners in International Education operating within a US-centric framework, we are either complicit in upholding antiquated ways of being or actively changing how the field engages stakeholders and supports participants. Our language is rooted in the power dynamics that govern our society and through the simplicity of dichotomies and acronyms we are taught to create “us” vs. “them” and black/white value judgments related to all aspects of life. Attendees will boldly participate in exercises designed to assess conscious and subconscious biases to examine how we may unknowingly uphold and model an inequitable and outdated status quo. How do we unpack dichotomies and embrace complexities? Why is exemplifying trustworthiness and appreciation to and for students and colleagues worldwide important? Join us to learn more.

Presenters:

• Randeep K. Kullar – Institutional Relations, CAPA: The Global Education Network
• Maraina Montgomery – Study Abroad, University of Portland

Supporting Black Students at Home and Abroad

2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session

In this session, we describe a collaborative project based in Atlanta, GA aimed at providing resources and support for a group historically marginalized within global education spaces: Black students. Through a series of informational panels for students, we focused particular attention on black males, commuter students, student-athletes, first generation and pre-professional students in order to develop a better understanding of current Black students’ study abroad decisions and their experiences before, during and after travel. With our community partner, Delta Air Lines, we also convened a professional development symposium for area international education practitioners focused on 1) helping students navigate intersectional black identities abroad, 2) creating inclusive study abroad environments for black students at home and globally, and 3) transitioning education abroad experiences to post-graduate opportunities.

Presenters:

• Regine O. Jackson, PhD – Sociology & Anthropology, Agnes Scott College
• Heather I. Scott, PhD – Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Kennesaw State University
• Seneca D. Vaught – Department of History; Interdisciplinary Studies, Kennesaw State University
• Jacob English, PhD – Honors College, Georgia State University

Self-Compassion Practices in the Postsecondary Environment

2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session

Self-compassion practice may sound a bit awkward, yet research clearly demonstrates that this intervention can support success in our personal, academic and professional lives. Leading the way by role modeling self-compassion in addition to teaching and supporting self-compassion practices to others can propel the transition to emotional wellness and resiliency in any academic or work environment. In this presentation we will explore what self-compassion is and isn’t and how this practice can be a catalyst for success. I will share my classroom interventions that support emotional wellness for my students as well as research data from those interventions. The audience will learn easy to implement real world practices that support self-compassion and emotional wellness for students and themselves.

Presenters:

• Carrie L. Jarosinski – College of Protective and Human Services, Mid-State Technical College