Supporting International Students from India: Perspectives from Students and International Educators by DA Global | Feb 2, 2023 | International Students, Support Advising Supporting International Students from India: Perspectives from Students and International Educators From Live Session on February 2, 2023 (Closed captioning available) With a population of roughly 1.4 billion people, the second most populous country in the world, research suggests that India will soon outnumber China in international student mobility. Many students from India are looking at study abroad programs and traveling to countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. There are many key considerations in choosing a destination country, however, once they are on site students may not receive the support they need. In this session, you will learn ways to support Indian students from the perspective of three students and international educators. With a rise in international students from India, it is important to understand the challenges they face with accessibility, identity and community support. At the end of the discussion, our panelists will provide their perspectives of how to best support the different identities of students coming from India. The participants will gain a better understanding of what challenges students face when they transition to the United States. Participants will be able to learn more about the barriers students face with respect to the different identities of Indian students. A special thanks to our 2022-2023 Community of Practice for the Region of Asia/Pacific Islands for hosting this webinar. Moderator: Brigitta Richmond | Associate Director, Notre Dame International – Study Abroad Presenters: Harini Narayanan | Director, Office of Academic Affairs, Ashoka University Dhiraj Mehra | Director of Initiatives in India, Notre Dame Mumbai Girish Ballolla | CEO/Founder of Gen Next Education Ruhi Banerjee | Doctoral Student, Pennsylvania State University Download Presentation
Like Comment and Share: Connecting with International Students Through Social Media by DA Global | Dec 8, 2022 | International Students, Support Advising Like Comment and Share: Connecting with International Students Through Social Media From Live Session on December 8, 2022 (Closed captioning available) According to recent research, 98% of college students use social media and on average, spend two hours daily on social media platforms. As such, many higher education institutions are harnessing the power of social media to connect with students. We welcome you to join this community discussion and learn best practices to utilize social media to engage with international students. An overview of social media platforms will be discussed, but with a focus on Instagram. Moderator: Ifetayo Kumasi-Ka | Founder of PhDifferent Presenters: Maria del Mar Aponte Rodriguez | Director of the Center for International Programs, St. Mary’s University Monica Ratcliff | Project Manager, 1913 Media Download Presentation
Inclusive Support for Students of Asian Descent in Global Education by DA Global | Aug 1, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Inclusive Support for Students of Asian Descent in Global Education Monday, August 1, 2022 Session Description: Oftentimes, “Asian” is seen as a monolith among students, staff, and faculty alike, when there are many identities and ethnicities under this umbrella. During this session, members of the Diversity Abroad Student Support and Advising Task Force will zoom in on some common misconceptions people have about students of Asian descent, and how outward perceptions impact a student’s global learning experience. Through a professional staff survey, student stories, and additional research, we will examine the overt and underlying challenges that students from Asian descent experience and explore ways to better support them before and during their global learning journey. Presenters: Caroline Zeiher, Case Competitions and Program Manager, Global Business Center, Foster School of Business, University of Washington Lindsey Kogasaka, Assistant Director of International Programs, International and Domestic Programs Office, Pomona College Aaron Chen, Student, Chapman University Madelyn Correllus, Student, Susquehanna University Download Presentation
Transcending Barriers and Increasing Opportunities for Women of Color in International Education by DA Global | Jun 8, 2022 | Career Advancement Resources, Identity in the Workplace, Professional Development Transcending Barriers and Increasing Opportunities for Women of Color in International Education From Live Session on June 8, 2022 (Closed captioning available) Session Description: The field of International Education is predominantly female and White. However, both the workforce and the students we serve are increasingly diverse. In this community discussion, professionals in leading positions will share their experiences as women of color in the field. They will discuss best practices to combat certain disadvantages realties to this intersection of identities and thus increase opportunities for future leaders. Presenters: Anniette Lauredo – Sr. Manager of Inclusion Programs, University of Miami Beverly Pruitt, J.D. – Assistant Vice President, Workplace Equity and Performance at the University of Miami Nina Castro -Assistant Director, Study Abroad, University of Miami Ida Thompson – International Student Counselor, University of Houston Tabitha Thomas – Director of Faculty, Immigration at North Dakota State University Moderators: Hanni Geist – German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Diversity Abroad Task Force Member Caitlin Johnson – Sponsored Student & Scholar Coordinator, University of Kentucky International Center Download Presentation
Equitable Narratives on Race & Ethnicity in Spain: Onsite Perspectives for Study Abroad Students by DA Global | Apr 19, 2022 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Equitable Narratives on Race & Ethnicity in Spain: Onsite Perspectives for Study Abroad Students Tuesday, April 19 at 3:00 PM EST Session Description: This webinar will update advisors, directors, and other international education office staff on the current social, political, and legal climates surrounding racial and ethnic identities in Spain from an intersectional perspective. The webinar is meant to complement Diversity Abroad’s DEI climate country reports. Our guest speakers, recruited by the Diversity Abroad Task Force – Education Abroad: Student Support and Advising and based in Spain and the U.S., will be sharing their particular expertise and experiences on the current state and perception of race and ethnicity in Spain. Participants will learn about challenges BIPOC students have experienced while studying abroad in Spain, and about how connecting with local organizations, programming and academics for Afro-Spaniards and other underrepresented groups in Spain creates equitable narratives. Attendees will also hear about the personal experiences of an Afro-descendent woman growing up in Barcelona, and the study abroad experiences of four Chapman University alumni. This webinar is intended to enhance understanding of Spain as a study abroad destination, so that international education professionals can better advise and support students of color studying abroad in Spain. Moderator: Christina Thompson – Founder of Compear Global Education Network, Director of Partnership Development and Diversity Initiatives, Barcelona SAE Presenters: Adil Qureshi, PhD – Supervisor at Mindgram, Lecturer at Geneva Business School and IES Abroad, Research Consultant in Transcultural Psychiatry, Psychotherapist at Istituto Europeo di Design Paula-Adjo Soli Consuegra – Coordinator of EU-funded project on the rights of migrants and undocumented peoples for City Rights United; Writer for Afroféminas; International Relations Coordinator, Community Manager, and Editor at Abarka Nicole Williams – Alumnus of the Spanish Studies Abroad – Integrated Studies in Seville, Spain Program, Chapman University ‘20 Download Presentation
