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Developing Inclusive Excellence Training for Program Directors

Nov 28, 2018 | Career Advancement, Professional Development

Including the Leaders: Developing Inclusive Excellence Training for Program Directors

Live Session on November 28, 2018

Session Description: 

This community discussion — facilitated by the 2018-2019 Faculty Development Task Force — will discuss opportunities for education abroad professionals to promote inclusive excellence to Program Directors during all stages of faculty-led study abroad program development and implementation, including:

  • Program design,
  • Outreach and recruitment/student advising,
  • Program Director Workshops and student pre-departure orientations,
  • While the program is abroad, and
  • Re-entry programming and reflection

Facilitators:

  • Francine A’ness – Dartmouth College
  • Nayree Barnett – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
  • Jessica Francis – Wake Forest University
  • Cindy Schaarschmidt – University of Washington Tacoma

International Education Advising for First-Generation and High Financial Need

Oct 15, 2018 | Education Abroad, Support & Advising

International Education Advising for First-Generation and High Financial Need Students: Building Bridges Across the Intersections

From Live Session on October 15, 2018

Session Description: 

This community discussion, facilitated by members of the 2018-2019 Task Force on First-Generation College Students/ First Abroad & High Financial Need, will examine the often — but not always — overlapping needs and concerns facing First-Generation, High Financial Need, and First Abroad students in higher education and how those play into the process of preparing for and participating in education abroad.

This session will examine the often — but not always — overlapping needs and concerns facing First-Generation, High Financial Need, and First Abroad students in higher education and how those play into the process of preparing for and participating in education abroad. With these common concerns in mind, we then turn to staff that serve first-gen or low-income students to discuss the nuanced approaches that international education advisors can take to collaborate in effective ways and reach their target student audiences with information specifically addressed to their needs.

Facilitators:

  • Care Allen – Diversity Abroad
  • Krista Buda Bethel – Northwestern University
  • Vivian Shannon-Ramsey -Salisbury University
  • Sarah Wagner – University of Pittsburgh
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Reflections from Minority-Serving Institutions | Recruiting & Advising SOC

Aug 27, 2018 | Education Abroad, Support & Advising

Reflections from Minority-Serving Institutions | Recruiting and Advising Students of Color in Education Abroad at All Institutions

From Live Session on September 27, 2018

Session Description: 

What strategic steps can we take to help students of color consider and see themselves experiencing study abroad? Many first generation and racially and ethnically diverse students have never been out of the country. Join us for a community discussion on ways to attract underrepresented students to study abroad. As professionals in the field, we must devise ways to go out and meet students where they are and stimulate interest, not relying on the appeal of advertisements that are often cited as barriers to participation. In this dialogue, we will address recruiting and advising challenges, considering issues of heritage identity and travel destination. Also, successful recruitment approaches will be discussed. It is our aim to seek creative ideas and questions from attendees in order to continue building upon our collective efforts to impact underrepresentation and better serve students of color through inclusive practices.

Facilitators:

  • Nicole Barone – Diversity Abroad
  • Dolores Rafter-Arevalo – Penn State Abington
  • Linwood Whitten – Alabama State University
  • Jewell Winn – Tennessee State University
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    Supporting a Continuum of Global Learning: Bridging High School & Higher Education

    Jun 14, 2018 | Education Abroad, Support & Advising

    Supporting a Continuum of Global Learning: Bridging High School & Higher Education

    From Live Session on June 14, 2018

    Session Description: 

    This community discussion — facilitated by the 2017-2018 High School Task Force — will explore opportunities to support a continuum of global learning between High School & Higher Education. In what ways can educators and administrators in the field of education abroad collaborate to establish a more robust network of global learning opportunities in high school and higher education? Why is this continuum important, particularly through the lens of advancing diversity and equity in the field? This community discussion will explore some potential answers to these questions through good practice programming examples. Join us for an engaging conversation and experience sharing with professionals from K12 to higher education.
     

    Facilitators:

    • Abel Estrada – University of Colorado, Boulder
    • Rebecca LeBlond – Democracy Prep Public Schools
    • Shayna Trujillo – CEA Study Abroad
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    Supporting Students from Diverse Backgrounds In-Country

    Mar 12, 2018 | Education Abroad, Support & Advising

    Supporting Students from Diverse Backgrounds In-Country

    From Live Session on March 12, 2018

    Session Description: 

    Study abroad professionals know that support for students does not end when the student boards the plane to their study abroad location. To the contrary, some students from diverse backgrounds may experience prejudice during the travel process and while traveling in groups going abroad. On-site support for students is the hallmark of a quality program. Institutions of higher education in the US, overseas, and program providers must be inclusive in their practices and prepared to effectively support students from diverse backgrounds. The goal for this session is to provide a holistic view of in-country support for students from diverse backgrounds, with specific examples from faculty program leaders and in-country staff to ensure that all students have a positive learning experience while abroad. Included will be a discussion of how to address topics like mental health, racism/discrimination, sexual behavior, and the role that culture and identity play in diverse students’ overall experience.

      Facilitators:

      • Lily Lopez-McGee, Deputy Director, Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program – Howard University
      • Robert Peterson, PhD, Professor of Sociology – Morehouse College
      • Nele Thomsen, Resident Director – AIFS Berlin

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