Mentee-Mentor Relationships as a Career Booster & Networking by DA Global | Nov 11, 2023 | Career Advancement Resources, Leadership & Advancement, Professional Development Mentee-Mentor Relationships as a Career Booster & Networking From Live Session on November 30, 2023 (Closed captioning available) Session Description: In any field, being part of a mentee-mentor relationship can provide support, community, and a space to explore your future goals and career. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of mentee-mentor relationships in the field of international education. Each of our panelists have experience as a mentee or mentor and are eager to share more about their experience as well as tips on how to navigate this type of relationship, explain what a mentorship relationship is, and how to take advantage of being part of a mentorship as you navigate your career Presenters: Sherene Awong, Customized Program Manager, IES Abroad Emma Freese, Internship Program Advisor, AIFS Abroad Libby O’Brien, Customized Program Manager, IES Abroad Rebecca Lubitz-Marchena, Content Designer, HubSpot Grace Skarzynski, Asst. Director of International Student Engagement, Xavier University Gabrielle Cascio, Senior Associate for External Affairs, Alliance for International Exchange Moderators: Hanni Geist – German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Diversity Abroad Task Force Member Claudio Castaneda, Diversity Abroad CoP Liaison Download File
Paths for DEI professionals in the field of International Education and Education Abroad by DA Global | Sep 9, 2023 | Career Advancement Resources, Professional Development Paths for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professionals in the Field of International Education and Education Abroad Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Session Description: As educational institutions and program providers in the Education Abroad space have worked to increase the participation of historically underrepresented and underserved students in international education, so has the number of DEI professionals in the field increased. During this community discussion, we will hear from various professionals in the field to learn more about the path they took to their current role, how the DEI work they do has evolved throughout their career, and what they see as the next steps/future for making IE more equitable, just and inclusive of all students and professionals. Moderator: Rachel Mantiñán | Global Equity and Inclusion Officer, Academic Solutions Guest Speaker: Brittani Smit, PhD | Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Antiracism, IES Abroad Shawn Dillard | Assistant Director Office of International Education and Study Abroad, University of South Alabama Amaris Vázquez Vargas | Program Coordinator, Texas A&M University Download Presentation
Innovation in the Aftermath of the US Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action by DA Global | Jul 12, 2023 | Collaboration & Initiatives at Home, Fundamentals, Global Engagement Resources, International Students, Marketing Recruitment, Support Advising Innovation in the Aftermath of the US Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action Recording from live session on Wednesday July 12, 2023 Session Description: Diversity Abroad opened a space to here the communities thought’s and reactions to the US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in education Check out the news post “US Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action and the Implications for International Education” and watch the discussion that followed. While the discussion might have already taken place, the conversation is not over yet. We welcome you to reach out to us with any thoughts, ideas, or words you might want to share regarding this new change. Moderators: Lily Lopez-McGee, PhD | Executive Director, Diversity Abroad Andrew Gordon | Founder and CEO, Includifi | Founder and Senior Advisor, Diversity Abroad Additional Resources: Presentation Slides
Fostering Engagement and Belonging in the Workplace by DA Global | Jun 7, 2023 | Career Advancement Resources, Identity in the Workplace Fostering Engagement and Belonging in the Workplace Recording from Live Session on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Session Description: Cultivating a workspace in which employees share a sense of purpose and are empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to realize that purpose engenders increased work performance and the actualization of organizational goals. Workplaces have the opportunity to foster belonging and engagement through intentional activities that help employees feel included and valued. During this community discussion, we will investigate how offices and organizations with different work modalities work to build inclusion and belonging into the day-to-day experiences of their employees.This community discussion was hosted by the Diversity Abroad Community of Practice for Career Advancement & Belonging and explores how organizations with different work modalities can work to build inclusive offices. Presenters: Ashley Bayman |Global Learning Coordinator and Advisor, University of California, Santa Cruz Zahar Barth-Manzoori | Director, German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) Hanni Geist | Senior Manager, Germanic Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Lily Lopez-McGee | Executive Director, Diversity Abroad Additional Resources Presentation Slides Handout Padlet Responses
Designing and Implementing Inclusive Identity-Based Study Abroad Mentorship by DA Global | Apr 19, 2023 | Education Abroad Resources, International Students, Marketing & Recruitment, Support & Advising, Support Advising Designing and Implementing Inclusive Identity-Based Study Abroad Mentorship Recording from live session on April 19, 2023 The goal of the session is to provide insight into different methods of mentorship for education abroad and how to apply it in an inclusive manner. In the session attendees will: Learn about current research in mentorship in education abroad Understand identity frameworks and considerations in mentorship Consider methods of enhancing current institution’s offerings/mentorships Presenters: Courtney Kroll |Associate Director of Study Abroad, University of Washington Tacoma Anna Biuso | Assistant Director, Education Abroad, University at Buffalo (SUNY) Stephanie Ramin |Assistant Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs, St. Mary’s University Caitlin Hatz | Director of Off-Campus Programs, St. Lawrence University Download Presentation
