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
Gulliver’s Travels When your Religious Community Shrinks or Grows by DA Global | May 22, 2019 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Gulliver’s (Religious) Travels: When your Religious Community Shrinks or Grows! From Live Session on May 22, 2019 Session Description: There are many things students take with them when they go abroad, however their religious community and spiritual traditions are not always easy unpack in a new culture! What should a student consider when thinking about expressing their religious identity abroad? Beyond the religious community, there is also the religious status quo – what if while abroad, a student become a religious minority for the first time in their life? Or, is suddenly a member of a religious majority? It’s important for students to anticipate these experiences, and for advisers to feel comfortable approaching this topic with them (regardless of whether they share the identity or feel comfortable discussing this). This community discussion will explore student experiences in religious contexts, and will provide education abroad professionals with resources, tools, and encouragement to discuss religious identity with students in pre-departure and during their time abroad. Facilitators: Ryan Dye – Miami University Ohio Daniella Lubey – University of San Francisco Laura Zuelch – New York University Download Presentation
Thinking Outside the Box: Utilizing Non-traditional Resources When Advising LGBTQI+- Comm Discussion by DA Global | May 9, 2019 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Thinking Outside the Box: Utilizing Non-traditional Resources When Advising LGBTQI+ Students From Live Session on May 9, 2019 Session Description: This community discussion—facilitated by the 2018-2019 LGBTQI+ Task Force—will discuss resources for education abroad professionals to use in advising their LGBTQI+ students, including: Social media, Documentary series, Leisure travel websites, Study abroad provider/organization resources, and Returnee accounts.Presenters: Lauren (Lo) Chow – Babson College Manuel Colon – Peace Corps Resources List Download Presentation
