Culturally-Responsive Advising to Leverage Student Strengths by DA Global | Apr 12, 2019 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Culturally-Responsive Advising to Leverage Student Strengths and Increase Their Success We approach this deep dive on EA advising practice from Yosso’s (2005) Community Cultural Wealth (CCW) construct, which suggests that historically underrepresented students bring a rich range of unique strengths that can make them stronger university students. We then introduce deep dive attendees to Appreciative Advising and help them create a culturally-responsive approach to advising, which can allow them to forge stronger relationships with diverse students and empower them to achieve their international educational goals. Presenters Lisa Johnson – Smith College David Wick – Middlebury Institute, Monterey CA DuBois Jennings – Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA) Emily Hammock Mosby – University of New Mexico Download Presentation
Intentional Program Design: Focusing on Who and How We Serve by DA Global | Mar 15, 2019 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals Intentional Program Design: Focusing on Who and How We Serve Experiential education programs on race, privilege and identity are becoming more popular. Yet our approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion remains stagnant. When inclusion is an afterthought – considered after a program is designed – we can do more harm than good. How do we take into account the diverse intersectional identities of our students to meet their needs? This session discusses how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in experiential education starts with intentional program design. Presenters Jacqueline Broussard Malik Blue: University of Maryland, College Park Download Presentation
Building Alliances & Working Through Barriers by DA Global | Mar 15, 2019 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals Building Alliances & Working Through Barriers: Creating Dynamic Campus Partnerships A thriving international education program comes out of a dynamic network of campus allies and collaborative programming. Explore how to cultivate diversity, equity, & inclusion initiatives with various stakeholders and work through barriers from the perspective of varied institutions with distinct organizational programs. Examine how to develop mutually beneficial objectives with other offices and groups. The session will include a panel and interactive activities on engaging potential allies, creating programming, and strategies for navigating challenges. Presenters Melanie Mala Ghosh – MIT Mary Pyne – Simmons University Aliki Karagiannis – Stonehill College Darren R. Gallant – Bates College Download Presentation
Brave Spaces Abroad by DA Global | Mar 15, 2019 | Education Abroad Resources, Faculty Brave Spaces Abroad Most students in the US are familiar with the notion of a “safe space.” Safety, however can be interpreted as a mechanism for stagnation and further the reality of polarization on US campuses. In this session we will explore the theories of brave spaces, the practice of safely fostering dialogue within the international classroom environment. Presenters Abel Estrada: University of Colorado Boulder Hernando Sevilla-Garcia: IES Abroad Download Presentation
Young International Educators: Who Supports Who? by DA Global | Mar 15, 2019 | Career Advancement Resources, Professional Development Young International Educators: Who Supports Who? Intentional representation and inclusive retention strategies for young professionals from under-represented groups in International Education is critical to meet the needs of today’s students. This session explores the impact of staff representation on students and retention challenges among young professionals to better understand and support the students we advise as they navigate through intersectional identities and global opportunities. Download Presentation
