Inclusive Support for Students of Asian Descent in Global Education by DA Global | Aug 1, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Inclusive Support for Students of Asian Descent in Global Education Monday, August 1, 2022 Session Description: Oftentimes, “Asian” is seen as a monolith among students, staff, and faculty alike, when there are many identities and ethnicities under this umbrella. During this session, members of the Diversity Abroad Student Support and Advising Task Force will zoom in on some common misconceptions people have about students of Asian descent, and how outward perceptions impact a student’s global learning experience. Through a professional staff survey, student stories, and additional research, we will examine the overt and underlying challenges that students from Asian descent experience and explore ways to better support them before and during their global learning journey. Presenters: Caroline Zeiher, Case Competitions and Program Manager, Global Business Center, Foster School of Business, University of Washington Lindsey Kogasaka, Assistant Director of International Programs, International and Domestic Programs Office, Pomona College Aaron Chen, Student, Chapman University Madelyn Correllus, Student, Susquehanna University Download Presentation
Supporting & Engaging International Students in the Classroom: A Brief Resource for Faculty by DA Global | Jul 21, 2022 | Reports Supporting & Engaging International Students in the Classroom: A Brief Resource for Faculty Publish date: July 2022 This resource created a subgroup of our 2020-2021 Faculty Development Task Force members focuses primarily on the interaction of international students and faculty in the classroom by looking at challenges within these three overlapping areas: Language & Communication: How we communicate Curriculum & course syllabi: What we teach Pedagogy & teaching style: How we teach The aim of this critical publication is to provide faculty with increased awareness and some easy-to-use ideas and actions to better understand, support and engage international students in the classroom. Click to Access
Collaboration to Advance Inclusive International Student Support by DA Global | Jul 21, 2022 | Articles, Reports Collaboration to Advance Inclusive International Student Support Publish date: July 2022 The participants of the 2020 Diversity Abroad Strategic Leadership Forum, comprised of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) and Senior International Officers (SIOs), came together to first consider their independent professional charges, and then explore the ways in which their work could be better aligned to support the success of international students at U.S. colleges/ universities. This report, Collaboration to Advance Inclusive International Student Support, is timely in that it provides the beginnings of an action plan to support the rhetoric associated with both diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and internationalization that is commonplace on so many campuses. More importantly, it offers a critical and useful template for how to engage in similar discourse across the Academy. Click Here to Access
Best Practice Highlights: Global Engagement at Home by DA Global | Jul 15, 2022 | Collaboration & Initiatives at Home, Global Engagement Resources Best Practice Highlights: Global Engagement at Home Published June 2022 As technology and globalization continue to connect people all around the world, opportunities to connect with people of different backgrounds and cultures have become much more accessible. It is no longer necessary to go abroad to have a global experience. Global engagement can occur at “home” by connecting students, faculty, and staff with the diverse people, groups, businesses, and events within their local communities. Campuses became more creative during the pandemic in the use of e-service learning, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), and working with institutions and communities worldwide. The best practices featured in this publication showcase innovative programs and techniques to think beyond the traditional global engagement experience and encourage global engagement at “home”. This resource was contributed by members of the Diversity Abroad consortium. Download File
Highlight of Best Practices for Global Engagement at Home by DA Global | Jun 21, 2022 | Reports An Inclusive Approach to Risk Assessment: Practices, Strategies and Reflections Publish date: June 2022 During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic many innovative programs and techniques were cultivated to encourage global engagement at “home”. This guide highlights best practices for engaging students globally without having to cross country borders. Click Here to Access
