A Deep Dive Into Study Abroad for Student Athletes by DA Global | 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 DA Global | 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 Presentation Slides Prompts for Future Reflection
Men & Study Abroad – The Recommendations by DA Global | 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 Presentation Slides Tips & Resources Prompts for Future Reflection
Fundamentals of Diversity Marketing to African-American Students by DA Global | 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 Presentation Slides Tips & Resources Prompts for Future Reflection
Fundamentals of Diversity Marketing to First Generation Students by DA Global | 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 Presentation Slides Tips & Resources Prompts for Future Reflection
