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Navigating Student and Career Expectations in a Global Context

Navigating Student and Career Expectations in a Global Context

Nov 20, 2025

This session explores how educators and staff can better understand and support the expectations of today’s students—particularly international graduate students—as they navigate academic success and build careers in the U.S. We will look at Arizona State University’s student demographics and engagement trends, including international student representation and career outcomes. We will use Graduate Student Programs (GPO) and Career Frameworks as a guide on how their intersection creates a more integrated and effective approach to academic and career development. Participants will leave with insights into how to help students balance academic, career, and social demands, as well as practical ways to contribute to their holistic success.

Presenters:

  • Harold Ortiz, Graduate Program Manager, Arizona State University
  • Lurissa Brown, Associate Director, International Initiatives , Arizona State University

February 17, 2026 at 12:00 – 1:00pm US Eastern Time.

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The Access Point | Engaging in Collective Reflection to Build Future-Forward Approaches

The Access Point | Engaging in Collective Reflection to Build Future-Forward Approaches

Nov 20, 2025

Global learning doesn’t take place in isolation—and neither does ours. In this informal virtual gathering, we’ll reflect on the past year wins, learning moments, and goals for the upcoming year.

This isn’t a webinar or training. It’s a space to share ideas, to listen generously, and to remind one another that we’re not in this alone. Whether you’re navigating institutional change, seeking new ideas, or simply looking to wrap up the year with renewed energy and strategy—you’re welcome here

Registration is free for active DA Global Members.

December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

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Global Learning Is Workforce Readiness: Building the Links

Nov 20, 2025 | Career Advancement Resources, Professional Development

Global Learning Is Workforce Readiness: Building the Links

Live Session from November 19, 2025

Session Description: 

Higher education is being asked tough questions, by students, families, and policymakers alike. What’s the true value of a degree in a world defined by rapid change, digital transformation, and global interdependence?

In this community discussion, Andrew Gordon and Dr. Kati Bell, co-authors of Global Education as a Career Success Imperative, unpack how global learning can—and must—serve as a driver of career success. Grounded in the white paper’s policy framework, this session will trace the throughline from pathways to practice:

  • How global education builds workforce competencies aligned with NACE and WEF frameworks
  • How the 4A Framework (Awareness, Assessment, Action, Accountability) guides institutions in embedding global learning across academic and career ecosystems
  • How cross-campus collaboration, employer partnerships, and inclusive access expand impact
  • How policy recommendations can sustain and scale equity-minded global learning 

Together, we’ll explore how institutions can move from talking about global learning’s value to measuring its impact,  and why global education is not a luxury, but a career success imperative.

Moderator:

  • Lily López-McGee, Ph.D., Senior Advisor, DA Global Access Network

Panelists:

  • Kathrina Bell, Ed.D., Adjunct Professor, Leadership & Management, Dominican University of California
  • Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder, DA Global Access Network
Global Learning Is Workforce Readiness: Building the Links

Global Learning Is Workforce Readiness: Building the Links

Oct 22, 2025

Higher education is being asked tough questions, by students, families, and policymakers alike. What’s the true value of a degree in a world defined by rapid change, digital transformation, and global interdependence?

In this community discussion, Andrew Gordon and Dr. Kati Bell, co-authors of Global Education as a Career Success Imperative, unpack how global learning can—and must—serve as a driver of career success. Grounded in the white paper’s policy framework, this session will trace the throughline from pathways to practice:

  • How global education builds workforce competencies aligned with NACE and WEF frameworks
  • How the 4A Framework (Awareness, Assessment, Action, Accountability) guides institutions in embedding global learning across academic and career ecosystems
  • How cross-campus collaboration, employer partnerships, and inclusive access expand impact
  • How policy recommendations can sustain and scale equity-minded global learning

Together, we’ll explore how institutions can move from talking about global learning’s value to measuring its impact, and why global education is not a luxury, but a career success imperative.

Panelists:

  • Kathrina Bell, Ed.D., Adjunct Professor, Leadership & Management, Dominican University of California
  • Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder, DA Global Access Network

November 19, 2025 at 11:00 – 12:00pm US Eastern Time.

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Gen Alpha Meets AI: Preparing the Next Wave of Global Talent

Oct 20, 2025 | Career Advancement Resources, Professional Development

Gen Alpha Meets AI: Preparing the Next Wave of Global Talent

Live Session from September 19, 2025

Session Description: 

As Gen Z graduates confront a shifting, AI-disrupted job market, Gen Alpha undergraduates are next in line; and international educators have a powerful role to play. Study abroad, virtual exchange, and globally inclusive campuses offer more than cross-cultural learning; they build the human skills that are difficult for AI to replicate. This session explores how global learning experiences, whether virtual or physical, can help students build the adaptability, empathy, digital fluency, and resilience employers now demand.

Moderator:

  • Claudio Castaneda, Director of Content & Programs, DA Global Access Network

Panelists:

  • Katie Lander, Director of Global Career & Internship Programs, CEA CAPA
  • Esther-Gail Fraser, IE University Alumni and Business Analyst, OneTrust