Global learning doesn’t take place in isolation—and neither does ours. In this informal virtual gathering, we’ll reflect on the past year wins, learning moments, and goals for the upcoming year.

This isn’t a webinar or training. It’s a space to share ideas, to listen generously, and to remind one another that we’re not in this alone. Whether you’re navigating institutional change, seeking new ideas, or simply looking to wrap up the year with renewed energy and strategy—you’re welcome here

Registration is free for active DA Global Members.

December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

Higher education is being asked tough questions, by students, families, and policymakers alike. What’s the true value of a degree in a world defined by rapid change, digital transformation, and global interdependence?

In this community discussion, Andrew Gordon and Dr. Kati Bell, co-authors of Global Education as a Career Success Imperative, unpack how global learning can—and must—serve as a driver of career success. Grounded in the white paper’s policy framework, this session will trace the throughline from pathways to practice:

• How global education builds workforce competencies aligned with NACE and WEF frameworks
• How the 4A Framework (Awareness, Assessment, Action, Accountability) guides institutions in embedding global learning across academic and career ecosystems
• How cross-campus collaboration, employer partnerships, and inclusive access expand impact
• How policy recommendations can sustain and scale equity-minded global learning

Together, we’ll explore how institutions can move from talking about global learning’s value to measuring its impact, and why global education is not a luxury, but a career success imperative.

Panelists:

• Kathrina Bell, Ed.D., Adjunct Professor, Leadership & Management, Dominican University of California
• Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder, DA Global Access Network

November 19, 2025 at 11:00 – 12:00pm US Eastern Time.

As Gen Z graduates confront a shifting, AI-disrupted job market, Gen Alpha undergraduates are next in line; and international educators have a powerful role to play. Study abroad, virtual exchange, and globally inclusive campuses offer more than cross-cultural learning; they build the human skills that are difficult for AI to replicate. This session explores how global learning experiences, whether virtual or physical, can help students build the adaptability, empathy, digital fluency, and resilience employers now demand.

Discussion Topics:

• What skills employers say they need and how global learning delivers them
• Tech-enhanced global experiences (COIL, virtual exchange, digital storytelling) as scalable equity tools
• Reframing global education in career readiness language: Helping faculty, career services, and leadership understand the long-term value of global competencies in an AI world.
• Collaboration across units: aligning global education with career development, AI literacy, and digital inclusion

Panelists:

• Katie Lander, Global Director Career & Internship Programs, CEA CAPA
• Esther-Gail Fraser, Data Analyst, OneTrust (Madrid, Spain)
• Kathrina Bell, Ed.D., Adjunct Professor, Domincan University of California

Moderator:

• Claudio Castaneda, Director of Content & Programs, DA Global Access Network

Global education doesn’t operate in isolation—and neither do we. As higher education faces the continued challenges, politically and economically, and shifting student needs, global education professionals are being asked to do more with less while still holding fast to the values of inclusion, access, and opportunity.

In this informal facilitated cpmversation, we’ll reflect on what it means to begin this academic year with intention: grounded in our shared purpose, and connected through a professional community that understands both the complexity and the promise of this work.

This isn’t a webinar or training. It’s a space to share ideas, to listen generously, and to remind one another that we’re not in this alone. Whether you’re navigating institutional change, seeking new ideas, or simply reconnecting after a busy summer—you’re welcome here.

Registration is free for active DA Global Members.