A Call for Inclusion: Offering a Diverse Perspective to a Social Innovation by DA Global | Oct 5, 2022 | Fundamentals, International Students A Call for Inclusion: Offering a Diverse Perspective to a Social Innovation 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Poster Session The enrollment of students from underrepresented and marginalized communities has coincided with a rise in student demand for impact-focused and engaged scholarship opportunities. The Global Social Impact Fellowship program at Lehigh University offers students the opportunity to work on interdisciplinary, real-world projects that address sustainable development challenges in low- and middle-income countries. This program has enrolled increasing numbers of first-generation students, BIPOC students, and students with high financial needs. These students, working alongside faculty mentors, and external partners, enhance their professional skillsets, mindsets, and portfolios of accomplishment, making tangible contributions to systems-level changes that improve millions of lives. Students in the GSIF work during the academic year and then travel for fieldwork during the summer, implementing their designs and co-create solutions with their in-country partners. Presenters: Samara M. Everman – Lehigh University Kayla Miller – Lehigh University Download Poster
Bringing International Student Experiences to Heritage Month Celebrations by DA Global | Oct 5, 2022 | Collaboration & Initiatives at Home, Global Engagement Resources Bringing International Student Experiences to Heritage Month Celebrations 2022 Global Inclusion Conference Poster Session Georgia State University (GSU) attracts diverse student populations and hosts 7 signature heritage/history month celebrations each year. With a 6.9% international student enrollment as of Fall 2021, bringing the international student experience to heritage month planning helps build interconnections among cultures, communities, and identities among GSU students. This session discusses practices, strategies, and reflections on how international student programming can also serve for heritage month celebrations. A successful case in which international student experiences from International Spring Festival were utilized into Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month will be discussed. This session explores collaborative ways to embed international student experiences into future heritage month celebrations to promote intercultural engagement and establish community inclusivity. Presenters: Meng Sun – Georgia State University Download Presentation
Supporting Diverse Student Populations Across Cultures by DA Global | Aug 31, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Faculty Supporting Diverse Student Populations Across Cultures Session Description: Insights into the Field are facilitated by members of the Diversity Abroad community who are passionate about the field of diversity, inclusion, and global education. Each video includes a resource sheet of links and further information. This valuable resource from our 2021/2022 Faculty Development Task Force provides faculty members with the skills and tools to understand the importance of intentional efforts to support diverse student populations. This 30 minute video goes through reflective activities for faculty when preparing their curriculum and how to build a community for their participants and their various identities. Session Objectives: Understand the importance of intentional efforts to better support diverse student populations Gain skills and tools for achieving that goal to incorporate while preparing the curriculum, building community with the participants, and Reflect on your own practices Contributors: Kelly Brannan Trail (she, her) | Director, Global and Intercultural Affairs (GIA) Center | University of Dayton Megan Woolf (she, her) | Assistant Director of Multicultural/Multi-Ethnic Education | University of Dayton Carlos Herrero-Rivera (he, him) | Student | University of Dayton Samantha Shaw (she, her) | Alumni | Texas A&M University Dr. Miguel Gómez (he, him) | Faculty | University of Dayton Dr. Julia Carnine (she, her) | Directrice | Dickinson en France Amaris Vázquez-Vargas (she, her, ella) | Program Coordinator, Faculty-led Education Abroad | Texas A&M University Dr. Patrick Thomas (he, him) | Faculty | University of Dayton Download Presentation
A New Age of Hybrid Education: Increasing Accessibility in International Education by DA Global | Aug 26, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals A New Age of Hybrid Education: Increasing Accessibility in International Education 2021 – 2022 Task Force on Education Abroad: Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We can’t go back to pre-pandemic practices. So, what practices and innovations have developed that have been beneficial and have, against all odds, expanded opportunities for certain student groups? What virtual programming has been a “placeholder” for student travel, and what practices present real promise for more inclusive and accessible international education experiences? In this session we will reflect on pre-pandemic and current practices, gain insight into how we have all adapted and innovated, and look at best practices going forward. Download Presentation
An Inclusive Approach to Risk Assessment: Practices, Strategies and Reflections by DA Global | Aug 21, 2022 | Reports An Inclusive Approach to Risk Assessment: Practices, Strategies and Reflections Publish date: August 2022 There are many complex factors that go into risk assessment in education abroad, but there is still more work to be done to ensure that it is more inclusive. This publication offers a set of ideas and guidelines to include DEI when addressing student’s health and safety. Click Here to Access
