Mobilizing Vocational Students for Global Ed by DA Global | Apr 30, 2016 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals Mobilizing Vocational Students for Global Ed Vocational students are among the most underrepresented student groups in international education. Community Colleges across the United States have made an effort to internationalize their classrooms, but students of vocational fields remain a neglected group when it comes to international exchange. Lack of funding, partnerships, and eligibility for traditional education abroad programs are the biggest challenges community colleges face when it comes to sending vocational students abroad. As the workplace for vocational students becomes increasingly competitive and international, the need to provide international learning opportunities to vocational students cannot be ignored. Katja Kurz, University Relations Officer – Cultural Vistas; Brigitte Hartenstein, Chief Fin Officer – STEAG Energy Services LLC; Elfi Klumpp, Head of Global Ed & Skills Develop – FESTO Didactic GmbH & Co. KG; Dr. Shannon Kennedy, Exec Vice Pres of Instruction & Student Development – Cleveland Community College Download Presentation
“Donut Hole” Student: The Invisible Middle Class by DA Global | Mar 15, 2016 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising “Donut Hole” Student: The Invisible Middle Class Student in Study Abroad 2016 Annual Diversity Abroad Conference presentation Concerning inclusion and access, we recognize that there is still a lot of work to do in serving and supporting underrepresented student populations in education abroad. But now that we have begun to understand and address some of their barriers, we should broaden our focus to find and serve those students who might not fit into those student population boxes, but who need our support nonetheless. We call them “donut hole” students–students who may not have high need on paper, but have need. They may fit into some diverse categories, but will still not qualify for scholarships. So what can we do to help these students who are falling through the hole despite our efforts? Michelle Tolan, IFSA Butler; Morgan Swartz, University of Missouri; Emily Garner, Colorado State University Download Presentation
Preparing Faculty for Inclusive Teaching Abroad by DA Global | Mar 15, 2016 | Education Abroad Resources, Faculty Preparing Faculty for Inclusive Teaching Abroad Preparing Faculty for Inclusive Teaching and Diversity Abroad2016 Diversity Abroad Conference Presentation Oscar Felix, Ph.D. Associate Vice President for Enrollment, Access & Diversity Colorado State University Irene López, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology & Women and Gender Studies Kenyon College Download Presentation
Navigating The Frontier of DACA & Study Abroad by DA Global | Mar 10, 2016 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Navigating The Frontier of DACA & Study Abroad 2016 Diversity Abroad Annual Conference Presentation The ability of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students to study abroad is a frontier that demands careful navigation and exploration. UC Davis Study Abroad, in collaboration with the campus’s AB540 and Undocumented Student Center, is at the forefront of the effort to advise and send DACA students abroad. This session will present an overview of Undocumented Students and related legislation, and address the successes and difficulties encountered in the UC Davis effort to help DACA students study abroad, including the key roles that technology and campus collaboration have played in this effort. Nicole Uhlinger, Program Services Assistant – University of California Davis Study Abroad Marcus Tang, Lawyer, AB540 and Undocumented Student Center – University of California Davis Download Presentation
Black Student Activist & Racial/Ethnic Identity Abroad by DA Global | Mar 10, 2016 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising Black Student Activist & Racial/Ethnic Identity Abroad 2016 Annual Diversity Abroad Conference Presentation The birth of popular social justice movements such as #Blacklivesmatter has sparked a new burgeoning group of passionate student activists across the country. More and more minority students’ end game in college is not only to receive a degree, but also to become a positive force for social change. As study abroad providers and educators, how can we make study abroad relevant and appealing to minority students that are passionate and dedicated to social justice issues domestically? How can studying abroad assist students in developing their personal ethnic/racial identity? Brittany Allen, MIDA- South Africa Site Specialist, International Studies Abroad Monroe France-AVP, Student Diversity NYU Download Presentation
