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
Integrative Approaches to Health, Safety, & Security: Incorporating D & I Practices by DA Global | Nov 30, 2017 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Integrative Approaches to Health, Safety, & Security: Incorporating Diversity & Inclusive Good Practices From Live Session on November 30, 2017 Session Description: Health and safety are critical components of education abroad (pre-departure planning and preparation, during the education abroad experience, and upon re-entry). Considerations for diverse students are essential when developing inclusive health and safety policies and procedures. Join this community discussion to explore integrative approaches to incorporating health and safety good practices to support students from diverse backgrounds throughout the education abroad process, with focus on discrimination, racism and mental health & security implications. Panelists will frame the discussion through three guiding perspectives: student advising, risk management, and assessment, utilizing the Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Roadmap as a framework. Facilitators: Ben Chamberlain -University of South Florida Daneen Johnson – Diversity Abroad Download Presentation
Advising Students of Color: The Do’s and Dont’s by DA Global | Sep 28, 2017 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Advising Students of Color: The Do’s and Dont’s From Live Session on September 28, 2017 Session Description: Diversity and Inclusivity are often (mis)characterized as synonymous concepts. In this community discussion, we seek to deconstruct and redefine these terms as they relate to study abroad. As professionals in the field, we must adopt tailored advising (taking into account the intersection of race/ethnicity/identity and study abroad) rather than a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to underrepresented and diverse students. We will also discuss different ways to be more open-minded while recruiting students to go abroad through the lens of intercultural competence. We seek to promote more inclusive and customized advising for students of color through intentional marketing and outreach, returned student feedback and the provision of resources (on-campus, provider-developed, and on-site). Ultimately, this discussion will begin preparing you with the tools to create more inclusive study abroad cohorts for racially and ethnically diverse students. Facilitators: Brett Chin, Education Abroad Advisor, Babson College Hernando Sevilla-Garcia, Diversity Relations Manager, IES Abroad Candice Snowden, Education Abroad Advisor, University of Massachusetts Amherst Download Presentation
