State of Anti-DEI Movement and the Impact on International Education by DA Global | Sep 2, 2024 | Collaboration & Initiatives at Home, Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals, Global Engagement Resources State of Anti-DEI Movement and the Impact on International Education Moderators & Panelists: Ximena Ospina, EdD – Director of Membership and Programs, Diversity Abroad Andrew Gordon – CEO & Founder, Diversity Abroad Lily Lopez-McGee, PhD – Director, Pickering Graduate Fellowship Program, Howard University Session Description: This community discussion strives to unpack the pressing issue of anti-DEI practices and their implications for the field of international education. The session explores the current status and recent developments of the anti-DEI movement, including relevant legislation, and its impact on international education. The panelists delve into how these challenges uniquely affect the field compared to other sectors, and discuss practical strategies for practitioners to counteract anti-DEI efforts. Additionally, the conversation addresses how international education institutions can effectively respond to and reshape negative narratives surrounding DEI, ultimately playing a strategic role in promoting a more positive and inclusive environment. Don’t miss this insightful dialogue on navigating the complexities and opportunities at this critical juncture for DEI in education.
DEI & Student Identity in an Intercultural Context: Toward Bridging the Gaps Between US & European Campuses by DA Global | Jul 19, 2024 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals, Support & Advising DEI & Student Identity in an Intercultural Context: Toward Bridging the Gaps Between US & European Campuses Facilitators: Andrea Adams – Director, Institutional Partnerships, EF – Education First Antoinette Hertel, PhD – Director for Spain Programs, IFSA-Bulter University Lisa Johnson – Associate Dean for International Study, Smith College Callie Frost – Assistant Director, International Education & Global Initiatives, Binghamton University Session Description: This insights into the field is presented by the 2023/2024 Diversity Abroad Community of Practice for the region, Europe. Over the past year, they focused on the topic of bridging the gap between US & European campuses as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion in an intercultural context, and will share insights into this topic with throughout the presentation. This presentation draws from their work developed and presented over the past 2 years in the following instances: in a Diversity Abroad Community Discussion in 2023: Orienting European On-Site Student Support Staff to the U.S. DEI Climate a poster session at Diversity Abroad’s Global Inclusion Conference last fall in Chicago on closing the gap between approaches to DEI for US-based staff and students and European onsite staff and faculty, and finally a deep-dive session at the Global Inclusion Summit in London in March of this year on DEI and Student Identity in Intercultural Context in which we outlined important moments for inclusion from pre-departure, to onsite, to reentry. The session will touch on DEI and these stages of the ed abroad experience, present a case study, offer a space for critical reflection, give an assessment of why DEI still matters in the current climate, and suggest an Action Plan. Download Presentation
Study Abroad Preparation Potluck | Community Discussion by DA Global | May 16, 2024 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals, Support & Advising Study Abroad Preparation Potluck May 16, 2024 Session Description: In this interactive 1-hour Community Discussion we will explore how study abroad personnel (faculty, staff, and in-country providers) should prepare to address their participants and their own identity as it relates to study abroad and their host country. In the first half of this session, presenters will share their best practices and during the second half, participants will be given the space to share their own best practices through small group and whole group discussions. The goal of this session is to share culturally responsive resources, ideas and best practices and create a resource bank for study abroad staff and faculty. The session will have the following components: Spotlight of faculty and student voices regarding the importance identity and cultural frameworks have in the study abroad setting Presenter resource sharing Participant resource sharing breakout discussions Closing and next steps Presenters: Ofelia Hernandez, Education Abroad Advisor, University of the Pacific Dr. Diba Mani, Instructional Associate Professor, University of Florida Raquel Wigginton, N.U. in Program Supervisor, Northeastern University Courtney Kroll, Associate Director of Study Abroad, University of Washington Additional Resources Breakout Room Notes University of Washington Tacoma Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation University of Washington Tacoma Faculty Pre-Departure Orientation Resources University of Washington Tacoma Study Abroad YouTube University of the Pacific Cross Cultural Training Purdue University Pre-Departure Orientation
Motivations to Study Abroad: Latin American Perspectives on Student Trends by DA Global | Apr 11, 2024 | Education Abroad Resources, Marketing & Recruitment, Support & Advising Motivations to Study Abroad: Latin American Perspectives on Student Trends From Live Session on April 11, 2024 Session Description: The Diversity Abroad Community of Practice: Latin American and the Caribbean invites you to join experts from the region in a panel. This Community Discussion will center their voices on topics such as shifting demographics, innovative programming and reflecting on current data.. Moderators: Daniel Watson, ISEP Marnie Nelson, International Educator | Miami University Shayna Trujillo, Learning And Development Specialist | American Institutes for Research Panelists: Gabriela Ardito, Founder & CEO | VCE International Hilde Gonzalez Sanchez, Directora de Servicios para Estudiantes y Colaboradores Internacionales | Universidad de Monterrey Ivannia Morales Hidalgo, Institutional Relations & International Liaison, ICDS Download Presentation
Building Support Structures for Diverse Student Experiences: Strategies for Inclusive Student Support by DA Global | Mar 7, 2024 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals, Support & Advising, Uncategorized Building Support Structures for Diverse Student Experiences: Strategies for Inclusive Student Support From Live Session on March 7, 2024 Session Description: This community discussion — facilitated by the 2023-24 DEI Professionals in International Education Community of Practice — featured panelists as they navigate the complexities of supporting students in today’s dynamic educational landscape. The discussion explored how institutions can collaborate with faculty, program personnel, and advisors to develop effective strategies to create, implement, and communicate student accommodation standards abroad with inclusion and belonging at the center. Finally, we will close with tips on how to constructively set program expectations such that participating students are informed and well-prepared to make the most of their education abroad. Moderator: Karen Olivas, CET Academic Programs Presenters: Daniella Lubey, Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University Chris Thompson, COMPEAR Global Education Network Tony Nelson, CET Academic Programs Download Presentation
