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A Deep Dive Into Study Abroad for Student Athletes

by | Jul 18, 2017 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising

A Deep Dive Into Study Abroad for Student Athletes

Session Description:

Are you interested in learning about how to better engage the Athletics department at your institution and to strategies for increasing the participation of student athletes on study abroad programs?

This e-learning short course will examine how and why to design initiatives to bolster student athlete participation abroad, including practical suggestions, strategies, and resources.

Through this course, you will:

  • About the culture of athletics and coaches in the NCAA
  • How to build trust with coaches and other stakeholders invested in student athletes
  • Tips and suggestions for creating a clear and compelling goal to attract student athletes abroad

Facilitators:

  • Tara Michael – Global Players, Study Abroad for Student Athletes

Presentation Slides

Prompts for Future Reflection

    The X’s and O’s of Study Abroad for Student Athletes

    by | Jul 18, 2017 | Education Abroad Resources, Support & Advising

    The X’s and O’s of Study Abroad for Student Athletes

    Session Description:

    Student-athletes constitute an important component of campus culture and yet, their participation in education abroad is minimal given many circumstances.

    This e-learning short course is designed to provide higher education professionals with the tools for supporting student athletes studying abroad and how to build collaborations with colleagues in athletics departments.

    Through a five-step framework, this course will help you:

    • Have a Game Plan
    • Build a Team
    • Know the Rules
    • Speak the Language
    • Be a Champion

    Facilitators:

    • Tara Michael – Global Players, Study Abroad for Student-Athletes

    Men & Study Abroad – The Recommendations

    by | Jul 17, 2017 | Education Abroad Resources, Fundamentals

    Men & Study Abroad – The Recommendations

    Session Description:

    Are you interested in increasing the number of male students participating in your study abroad programs? This e-learning short course will present strategies and interventions to better engage cisgender men in study abroad. 

    Through this course, you will:

    • Learn about the broader patterns of male engagement in US higher education, as well as data on male participation in education abroad, nationally
    • Better understand the disinterest amongst men in diversity and cultural learning
    • Gain practical tips, strategies, and suggestions for creating a climate “buzz” on campus to increase male participation in education abroad
    • Learn about advertising and communication strategies on how to better relate to men and engage men in fraternities to participate in education abroad programming

     Facilitators:

    • James M. Lucas – Michigan State University

    Fundamentals of Diversity Marketing to African-American Students

    by | Jul 12, 2017 | Education Abroad Resources, Marketing & Recruitment

    Fundamentals of Diversity Marketing to African-American Students

    Session Description:

    How can we employ diversity marketing to improve the likelihood of greater participation of African American and black college students in education abroad?

    This e-learning short course offers information and perspective on how to use marketing to launch a successful outreach campaign to successfully attract more African-American/black college students to study and intern abroad.

    Through this course, you will:

    • Learn about the diversity among African-American/black college students
    • Gain insight into general characteristics of African-American/black college students
    • Understand and grasp key elements of what marketing and diversity marketing is, and how to leverage these tools to achieve a goal

    Facilitators:

    • Gretchen Cook-Anderson – IES Abroad

      Fundamentals of Diversity Marketing to First Generation Students

      by | Jul 12, 2017 | Education Abroad Resources, Marketing & Recruitment

      Fundamentals of Diversity Marketing to First Generation Students

      Session Description:

      Did you know that 50 percent of all US undergraduate students at 2-and 4-year institutions are first generation college students?

      This e-learning short course offers information and perspective on how to use marketing to launch a successful outreach campaign to successfully attract more first-generation college students to study and intern abroad.

      Through this course, you will:

      • Understand the tenets of diversity marketing as a subset of general marketing
      • Gain insight into the characteristics of first-generation college students
      • Learn how to employ diversity marketing to improve the participation rate of first-generation students in education abroad

      Facilitators:

      • Gretchen Cook-Anderson – IES Abroad