Inclusion & Belonging in Times of Global Crisis: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic by DA Global | Mar 26, 2020 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals Inclusion & Belonging in Times of Global Crisis: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic From Live Session on March 26, 2020 Session Description: As we grapple with the impact COVID-19 has on our institutions/organizations as well as on our colleagues and students, international educators remain committed to taking the lead in fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging in the wake of the concerning rise of xenophobia and racism as well as supporting students who may not have the support structures to navigate this crisis. While administrators are understandably swamped with ensuring their students are healthy, there are real challenges our international and domestic students may face within and beyond our campus communities. Join Diversity Abroad for a complimentary community discussion to support one another during these unprecedented times, share ideas and explore strategies for fostering inclusion & belonging in times of global crisis. Facilitators: Eduardo Contreras Jr., Ed.D., International Programs and Studies, Assistant Provost for International Education, Diversity and Inclusion – University of Portland Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder – Diversity Abroad Asabe Poloma, Ph.D., Associate Dean for International Students & Director of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows Program – Brown University Presentation Slides Attendee Questions from Live Webinar
Inclusion in the Digital Space by DA Global | Feb 14, 2020 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Inclusion in the Digital Space From Live Session on February 14, 2020 Session Description: As international educators look to moving more and more content online, what are best practices to ensure web-based and other digital content is accessible for all students (e.g. captions, alt text, images, font size, screenreaders, etc.) and is representative of the diversity of disabilities and persons engaged in these efforts. Participants and panel will begin by clarifying definitions in use for this discussion (access, digital information). We will then identify the types of digital information, access and technologies that might be encountered during the study abroad process. By the end of the discussion, participants will have a better understanding of challenges and resources to address those challenges. Facilitators: Cheryl Beverly, Director of Educational Technology Programs & Professor – James Madison University Ashley Holben, Program Specialist – Mobility International USA Download Presentation
Partnering with Faculty to Promote AIDE in Global Education by DA Global | Jan 22, 2020 | Career Advancement Resources, Professional Development Partnering with Faculty to Promote Diversity, Access, Inclusion, and Equity in Global Education ve Session on January 22, 2020 Session Description: This session will examine institutional challenges and structural roadblocks in the development of a faculty led education abroad programs led by faculty who will attract underrepresented and diverse students. Panel members and participants will discuss effective approaches and best practices in recruiting and incentivizing faculty from diverse backgrounds to lead study abroad programs. Panelists will also share resources and best first-steps for any size office to begin building a faculty-led study abroad portfolio as well as how to recruit, train and incentivize 1st time faculty to lead programs. Presenters: Allison Davis-White Eyes, Director of Community Diversity Relations – Oregon State University Cindy Schaarschmidt, Director, Student Fellowships & Study Abroad – University of Washington Tacoma Francine M. A’Ness, Associate Director & Research Assistant Professor – Dartmouth College Laurie Jensen, Global Seminars Manager – University of Pennsylvania DuBois Jennings, Field Director – IFSA (The Institute for Study Abroad)
Sexual Health Abroad through the LGBTQI+ Lens by DA Global | Nov 1, 2019 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Sexual Health Abroad through the LGBTQI+ Lens From Live Session on November 1, 2019 Session Description: Empowering students with the necessary tools and resources regarding health, safety, and wellbeing abroad is an essential goal of many offices or institutions’ pre-departure programming. However, students’ sexual health — particularly the unique issues and concerns of LGBTQI+ identified students — is often overlooked or perhaps not sufficiently addressed in pre-departure orientations and materials. During this community discussion, participants will learn more about a few of the many sexual health considerations for LGBTQI+ identified student travelers, and discuss the ways in which important topics regarding sexual health can be better incorporated or emphasized in students’ comprehensive pre-departure preparations. Note: This session is designed for participants with an intermediate level of understanding of the LGBTQI+ community and issues. A document with additional resources can be found in a document below the embedded video. Presenters: Kyle Keith (he, him, his) – International Programs Coordinator, North Carolina State University Andy Quackenbush (he, him, his) – Study Abroad Advisor, University of Wisconsin-Madison Melissa Chambers (she, her, hers) – Associate Director of Institutional Relations, Arcadia University – College of Global Studies Download Presentation
Unpacking Frustrations as Professionals of Color by DA Global | Oct 15, 2019 | Career Advancement Resources, Identity in the Workplace Declutter the Mind: A Discussion on Constructive Ways of Unpacking Frustrations in the Office and Abroad as a Professional of Color From Live Session on October 15, 2019 Session Description: Have you ever felt like screaming in your office or do you ever feel the need to break out? Sometimes we don’t have that person or space as professionals of color to unpack how we feel, so come talk to us. This comprehensive community discussion will explore the historical attitudes towards mental health in Black/POC spaces and – considering both the professional and student -centered perspective- we will share tips for managing frustrations in the office and suggestions for supporting the mental health and safety of students of color abroad. Presenters: Candace Ricks – Regional Director of University Partnerships, International Studies Abroad Tiphani Dixon- Program Coordinator, The University of Kansas Corey Posey- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, University of South Florida – Sarasota, Manatee Download Presentation
