Recruiting and Including Diverse Participants in Virtual Exchanges by DA Global | Oct 6, 2022 | Career Advancement Resources, Identity in the Workplace Recruiting and Including Diverse Participants in Virtual Exchanges 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session Virtual Exchange (VE) combines the deep impact of global learning and exchange with the broad reach of digital technology. As VE becomes more common at different institutions and organizations, there is a need to consider how recruitment practices and programmatic inclusion of diverse participants for VE differs from traditional education abroad strategies. This panel will bring together virtual exchange leaders currently implementing programs that intentionally bring together participants from historically marginalized communities in the United States and internationally at the K12 and Higher Education levels. Panelists will discuss unique challenges and good practices for creating equitable and inclusive programming for these unique student groups that can be adopted by international educators interested in implementing virtual global learning activities Presenters: Kyle Kastler – Stevens Initiative, The Aspen Institute Maryam Laly – Stevens Initiative, The Aspen Institute Nahid Ahmed – Soliya Nadia Mavrakis – Culturingua Access Presentation
Applying a Postcolonial Feminist Lens and Socioecological Model to Student Abroad Preparation by DA Global | Oct 6, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals Applying a Postcolonial Feminist Lens and Socioecological Model to Student Abroad Preparation 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has identified global competence as a critical skill to promote peaceful coexistence with others, respond to shifting labor markets, communicate effectively and achieve the WHO Sustainable Development Goals (2018). Educational programs that offer global learning experience (GLE) have been found to be effective in helping students work effectively across diverse cultures, however inherent in these global learning experiences are ethical dilemmas as these experiences can reinforce neocolonialist student perspectives (Heron, 2011; Kleinman & Kleinman, 1996) rather than engendering respect for differences in worldviews, and development of a critical lens. To prevent reinforcing stereotypic or paternalistic attitudes, we propose a study abroad preparation curriculum using a postcolonial feminist lens and the socio-ecological model. Presenters: Claire L. McKinley Yoder, PhD – School of Nursing, University of Portland Sophia Alvarado – School of Nursing, University of Portland Shiipin Lau – School of Nursing, University of Portland Toyin Olukotun, PhD – School of Nursing, University of Portland Download Presentation
Diversity and Inclusion in Curriculum Abroad by DA Global | Oct 6, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals, Support & Advising Diversity and Inclusion in Curriculum Abroad 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session With the surge of social movements which have disrupted trends of Globalization, the role of Study Abroad has enhanced. Along with prioritizing the proliferation of Study Abroad programs, institutions of higher education have also emphasized how diversity and inclusion in a curriculum abroad bring great contribution to the development of skills to solve global issues in local contexts.Within the Global Diverse learning community, it is desirable to learn about best practices that enhance students’ college experience through exposure to international and intercultural dimensions in the curriculum abroad. Presenters: Alina Pap, EdD – Pace University and Seton Hall University Teboho Moja, PhD – New York University Download Presentation
A Passport to Success: Access, Inclusion and Belonging for First Year Students by DA Global | Oct 6, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising A Passport to Success: Access, Inclusion and Belonging for First Year Students 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session The University of Arkansas and Virginia Tech, as IIE American Passport Project grantees, share their experiences, best practices, and resources in cultivating inclusion and belonging and expanding access to study abroad through first-year student passport projects and peer mentoring initiatives. Participants will hear case studies from each university including valuable lessons learned and have the opportunity to dialogue in community about how to initiate or grow access initiatives at your own institution. Each attendee will leave with a framework to design their own pipeline program to advance access and inclusion in education abroad activities for first-year students. Case studies will include building campus partnerships and designing peer mentorship programs. Presenters: Brandon Senior – Global Education Office, Virginia Tech Rachel Fitzgerald – Global Education Office, Virginia Tech Katie Sabo – Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange, University of Arkansas Download Presentation
Bias Incidents Abroad: Learning From and Raising Awareness to Best Support Students On-Site by DA Global | Oct 6, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Bias Incidents Abroad: Learning From and Raising Awareness to Best Support Students On-Site 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Concurrent Session Those dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of global education and cultural exchange have seen, heard, read, witnessed, and personally experienced the pervasiveness of bias in the U.S., on our college campuses, in our hiring and employment processes, and in our daily interactions. Bias is universal, and for some students it carries complex elements of incidents ignited by discriminatory attitudes, behaviors, and language. Educators and administrators play a critical role advising and preparing students to navigate a new and complex reality while studying abroad. This session will explore onsite support when bias incidents occur, tracking and reporting of incidents abroad, and training to educate and raise awareness – all within the cultural context of the study abroad location. Presenters: Shade’ Osifuye – Academic Support, DIS Study Abroad Stephanie Bowman – Health and Safety, DIS Marie Schaller – International Programs, Colorado State University Download Presentation
