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
Navigating the Storm: Understanding & Addressing the Backlash Against DEI in Intl Ed by DA Global | Feb 15, 2024 | Career Advancement Resources, Leadership & Advancement Navigating the Storm: Understanding and Addressing the Backlash Against DEI in International Education Community Discussion held on February 15, 2024 Diversity Abroad for a timely discussion as we address the critical issues surrounding the recent backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the broader context of society, media, and higher education with a focus on its implications for international education. Our expert panelists will discuss the root of the current backlash, its impact on hard won progress in making international education more inclusive, and why DEI remains vital for our field’s relevance in the higher education landscape. This webinar is part of Diversity Abroad’s commitment to advance inclusive and equitable good practice and policies within international education. Our dual mandate continues to be advancing inclusive student success through equitable access to international education and championing practices to diversify the profession. Discussants: Andrew Gordon | Includifi / Diversity Abroad Lily Lopez-McGee | Diversity Abroad
Exploring Barriers to Study Abroad in Asia by DA Global | Jan 30, 2024 | Education Abroad Resources, Marketing & Recruitment Exploring Barriers to Study Abroad in Asia Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST (Closed captioning available) Session Description: Asia has much to offer a study abroad student, but remains a less commonly chosen destination. According to the most recent Open Doors data report, overall participation in this region has been slower to recover post-COVID than other study abroad destinations. Why don’t students choose to study abroad in Asia? What can colleges, universities, and study abroad providers do to encourage students to consider programs in this region? This session will explore some of the barriers students may encounter and brainstorm how study abroad professionals can address them. Presenters: Andy Quackenbush, Senior Study Abroad Advisor & Program Manager International Academic Programs | University of Wisconsin – Madison Ana Garner, PhD, Academic Program Advisor & DEI Lead International Programs, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Krista Miller, Assistant Director Global Experience Office | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Download Presentation
