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Career Transitions in Times of Uncertainty

Career Transitions in Times of Uncertainty

From Live Session on April 30, 2020 (Closed captioning available)

Session Description: 

Like many industries, the global pandemic COVID-19 has impacted the field of global education. Many international education organizations and higher education institutions are making tough decisions to reduce their workforce and find cost savings, such as limiting professional development. In these circumstances, what are the ways that professionals can continue to advance their careers or explore new career paths? As the leading organization advancing diversity and inclusion in the profession, Diversity Abroad is committed to supporting our community of professionals with the tools and resources to continue their professional development and career advancement.

    Facilitators:

    • Grace Johnson, Chief of Staff, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, The Ohio State University
    • Tia Wiggins, Senior Human Resources Manager for Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Sector
    • Wagaye Johannes, Director of Operations and Organizational Development, Diversity Abroad

    Study Abroad Resources for TRIO Offices

    Study Abroad Resources for TRIO Offices

    Developed by the 2019-2020 First Generation College/First Abroad & High Financial Need Task Force, this resource highlights the benefits of study abroad and global education opportunities and provides guidance to how to increase access to these high impact practices by initiating or building on existing collaboration between the TRIO and Study Abroad offices.

    Program Design and Advising Guide for Transgender Students

    Program Design and Advising Guide for Transgender Students

    This guide was produced by a subgroup of the 2019-2020 Diversity Abroad Task Force on LGBTQI+ Students. The Task Force is a collection of global education and diversity professionals who provide critical guidance and support to Diversity Abroad initiatives. The guide was developed from the collective advising and program management experience of the Task Force and was designed to provide a resource to support Transgender students throughout the education abroad process.

    Host Family Guide: Students with Disabilities

    Host Family Guide: Students with Disabilities

    Developed by the 2019-2020 Access for Disabilities Task Force, this guide provides general tips, information, and resources to assist you in hosting a student with a Physical, Sensory, and/or Mental Health disability. Explore not only information on what a student’s potential disability requires, but how to begin a dialogue about how a student’s disability has the potential to impact the host family experience.