Reflections from Minority-Serving Institutions | Recruiting & Advising SOC by DA Global | Aug 27, 2018 | Education Abroad Resources, 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 Download Presentation
Supporting a Continuum of Global Learning: Bridging High School & Higher Education by DA Global | Jun 14, 2018 | Education Abroad Resources, 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 Download Presentation
Supporting Students from Diverse Backgrounds In-Country by DA Global | Mar 12, 2018 | Education Abroad Resources, 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 Download Presentation
The Future of International Ed: Inclusive Recruitment, Hiring & Retention by DA Global | Mar 3, 2018 | Career Advancement Resources, Professional Development The Future of International Ed: Inclusive Recruitment, Hiring & Retention From Live Session on March 8, 2018 Session Description: What steps can we take to create an inclusive work environment where diverse candidates want to work and thrive? Join us for a discussion on the importance of inclusive hiring, good practices tailored to international education, and practical steps you can take to attract and retain individuals committed to equity and diversity. This community discussion will provide inclusive hiring practices followed by a case study discussing the successes and challenges in implementation. We will also seek ideas and questions from participants to continue to build upon our collective efforts to diversify our community of international educators. “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” –Helen Keller Facilitators: Heather Barclay Hamir, President and Chief Executive Officer – IFSA Patricia Izek, Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter, Office of Human Resources – University of Minnesota Kelsey Schultz, Assistant Director, Center for Study Away – Macalester College
Better Together: Campus Collaboration to Support Students with Disabilities by DA Global | Jan 18, 2018 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Better Together: Campus Collaboration to Support Students with Disabilities From Live Session on January 18, 2018 Session Description: This community discussion — facilitated by the 2017-2018 Access for Disabilities Abroad Task Force — will focus on strategies for leveraging cross-campus collaborations to support students with disabilities throughout the education abroad process. As a way of framing the discussion, the session will provide a brief overview of the opportunities for collaboration that exist across campuses. Utilizing a case study approach, the session will then offer examples of collaborative efforts with offices including Disability Services and Counseling Services that aim to create effective access & support mechanisms for students with specific considerations such as ADHD, mental health, and limited mobility. Finally, facilitators will share additional resources available — such as the Diversity Abroad Advisor Manual: Access for Disabilities Abroad — for education abroad staff and faculty committed to equitable support in global programming for students with disabilities. Presenters: Randi Butler: Outreach & Recruitment Specialist – Institute of International Education Laura Kaplan: Program Coordinator: Faculty-led Programs – University of Texas at Austin Marnie Nelson: Associate Director of Education Abroad– University of Nebraska Erika Wise: Access Coordinator, Dept of Disability Services – Texas A&M University Download Presentation
