Dr. Aaron Bruce, serves as the Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President at ArtCenter College of Design where he focuses on campus-wide multicultural understanding, social justice, and strategies related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Sharing the responsibility for inclusive excellence requires all international educators to critically examine our identities, privileges, and experiences of oppression. Our strategies have paid off as we reached 13% participation this year compared to a mere 5.7% only 2 years ago. To ensure the safety of our attendees this year, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity will partner with the North Texas Community College Consortium to deliver the 2021 Equity & Diversity Conference presented by Hilti … Maximizing Student Learning Abroad: A Curriculum. National Civil Rights Conference 2021. He loves exploring new ways of thinking and has a thirst for learning, developing, and succeeding. Wednesday 17 – Thursday 19 August 2021. It will also present a case study on the local Cuban and Haitian population and an opportunity to visit cultural and historical landmarks in Miami to engage with local communities, particularly in Little Havana, home to a majority of Cubans and Cuban Americans. Registration for the spring conference is now closed. He is also a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, Carson Fellow, Harold Frank Engineering Entrepreneurship Institute Fellow, and a NUFP Fellow with NASPA, the national professional association for student affairs professionals. His passion for global understanding has afforded him with opportunities to conduct research on management strategies, public health and education in Cuba, Mexico, and Kenya. Prior to his appointment as president of Virginia State University, Dr. Abdullah served as provost and senior vice president at Bethune-Cookman University (2013-2016), provost and vice president for academic affairs at Florida Memorial University (2011-2013), and dean and director of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (2008-2011). This session is designed to provide professionals with best practices and resources to boost education abroad. He is actively engaged in the community of Asian American Native American/Pacific Islander (AANAPISI/MSI) institutions. Under Chancellor Lambert, Pima is focusing on student success, partnering with employers to foster relevant careers and regional economic development, and building a multicultural world that honors our differences as well as the values that unify us. All rights reserved. We are developing targeted exchange as well as short term programmes to allow those students caring for families to take part. He is co-editor and contributor of West Africa and the U.S. War on Terror (Routledge, 2013), Territoriality, Citizenship and Peacebuilding: Perspectives on Challenges to Peace in Africa (UK: Adonis and Abbey, 2013) and United States–Africa Security Relations (Routledge, 2014). Intended for professionals and graduate students who self-identify as women of color and/or allies for women of color, this lunch includes an intimate opportunity to connect with colleagues, and listen to and be inspired by dynamic speakers as they share their leadership journey, experiences and strategies for success in global education. You can now purchase access to the live event recordings and watch on demand. Nam stands out as the first and only student in WSU’s 128-year history to study abroad on all seven continents. Additionally it explores how various campus units, such as diversity & multicultural offices, career centers, disability or TRiO offices, have a role in supporting on-campus international students and student success through international programs. Learn about Diversity Abroad’s innovative approach to assessing the overall climate of inclusion throughout the education abroad process through the Access, Inclusion, and Diversity (AID) Roadmap. any Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are engaged in innovative activities to ensure their institutions are globally oriented and that all of their students have the skills and knowledge to be successful in the global market. Under his leadership, Spelman won the 2017 Senator Paul Simon spotlight award for campus internationalization. Through a dynamic keynote and dialogue students will leave recognizing and remembering all the benefits they’ve acquired through their participation in global experiences. CAPA: The Global Education Network is committed to academic excellence, integrity, and innovation in learning abroad. To promote her interests in Asia she co-founded, and is the current President for the campus organization USA Hallyu, which seeks to educate about and encourage interest in Korean culture both traditional and modern. Deadline has passed. This year 28.4% of our education abroad students were from low income backgrounds, compared with 29% overall at SUNY Oswego. Previously, Saif served as founding Executive Director at City Year Miami, which provides 17-24 year olds an opportunity to serve one year in high-need schools as tutors, mentors and role models to address the opportunity gap. ssociate Dean for International Affairs for the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of the Health Care Network at Florida International University. Spanish is spoken by more than 20 percent of Florida’s population, with high usage in the Miami-Dade County area. Prior to joining ArtCenter Dr. Bruce served as the CDO at San Diego State University for over a decade. McNair serves as the project director for several AAC&U initiatives: “Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation,” “Strengthening Guided Pathways and Career Success by Ensuring Students are Learning,” and “Purposeful Pathways: Faculty Planning and Curricular Coherence.” McNair also oversees AAC&U’s yearly Thematic Conferences. In 2018, he presented on “How Industry 4.0 & Global Education will Shape the Future of Work: A Case Study from Arizona” and participated on a panel, “Tertiary Education International Policy Forum,” at the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics global conference. Neal’s most rewarding accomplishment includes successfully securing a $1-million commitment in endowed funds from DePauw’s Alumni Development office specifically for inclusive excellence funding to support underrepresented student participation in experiential learning programs including study abroad and international internships. What We Wish You Knew: Insight from Individuals with Disabilities. Also, the percentage of students studying abroad who are low income (EFC<1000) has also grown along with our institution’s growth in this category. Dr. Amer F. Ahmed is an organizational strategist who helps institutions and leaders address diversity and inclusion, equity, race, and intercultural development through consulting, coaching, group facilitation, and keynote speeches. He is a Fulbright Research Scholar; a member of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York; the immediate past-Chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC); the Chair of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Committee on Developing Indicators for Undergraduate STEM Education; and the Chair of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU). The discussion will conclude with a presentation of grant and fundraising opportunities to support internationalization efforts. During the Global Student Leadership Summit, Dr. Bruce will engage in conversation with participates to address the question How does global education support the equity and advancement of student leaders? Over the years, Shige has presented on LGBTQ+ and intersectional diversity widely across our field, including for the U.S. Department of State, World Learning, Global Ties U.S., University Studies Abroad Consortium, Diversity Abroad, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Innovation grant competitions support institutional capacity to advance the mission of internationalizing U.S. campuses. This session will highlight the impact that advisors have on reinforcing outdated practices or revolutionizing study abroad by incorporating the voices of the changing student demographic. The 6th annual Global Student Leadership Summit (GSLS), which takes place in conjunction with the 8th Annual Diversity Abroad Conference, March 14-17, 2020, will be accepting external proposals. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, Illinois and Washington, D.C. Culturally-Responsive Advising to Leverage Student Strengths and Increase Their Success. Our distinguished guests will also discuss the critical role they play in campus internationalization and the significance of global learning in a local context. Our participants are high achieving and enjoy being challenged. Format: Virtual. Building Alliances & Working Through Barriers: Creating Dynamic Campus Partnerships. We are developing targeted exchange as well as short term programmes to allow those students caring for families to take part. Early Bird Conference Discounts - For Presenters and Task Force Members, Aaron I. Bruce, MIBA, Ph.D. Chief Diversity Officer & Vice President, Global Citizens Program, Democracy Prep Public Schools, Comprehensive Campus Internationalization: Framework & Roundtable Discussions, Allies for Social Justice and Equality Lunch, Professional Pathways in Global Education Forum, Diversity Abroad Updates & Engagement Opportunities, Assessment and Accountability - Evaluating Inclusive Practices, Researching Underrepresentation in Education Abroad: Past, Present and Future Possibilities, A Model for Making Global Learning Universal at Your Institution, Expanding Advising Vocabulary & Site Selection of Underrepresented Students, This Is What Democracy Looks Like: Activism & Study Abroad, Leveraging Funds to Boost Education Abroad – Case Studies from Public-Private Partnership Grantees, Supporting Program Directors in Courageous Conversations with Students, Embracing Discomfort with Diversity: Unpacking our Identities to Do the Work, Chat at the Wolfsonian with MSI Presidents, Women of Color Empowerment & Leadership Lunch, About the Global Student Leadership Summit, Community, collaboration, learning and inspiration. Interested in learning about how to maximize Diversity Abroad resources to meet your diversity & inclusion goals? Whether or not a job search is in your future, this session will include key perspectives on how to continue growing as a Global Education professional. Most recently, Mr. Taylor served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which advocates and represents publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Sharing the responsibility for inclusive excellence requires all international educators to critically examine our identities, privileges, and experiences of oppression. Dr. Ahmed incorporates deep theoretical knowledge of the field combined with a variety of methods including storytelling, discourse on current events and connections to art and music in order to move audiences to profound awareness of issues and next steps. He was born in Seoul, South Korea, and grew up on three continents. Global Inclusion 2021 will include virtual and in-person components. This session guides participants to unpack their diverse identities through participatory exercises that challenge us to see how all our identities impact all aspects of our lives. Each has developed customized techniques to reach their own diverse populations to promote study abroad and the Gilman Scholarship – the largest undergraduate study abroad scholarship in the nation. She has served as President of AIEA, Chair of NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community (IEL-KC) and is currently a Senior Associate for Internationalization at the ACE. Space for researchers will be limited to those who submit an abstract for a working paper and have it accepted to … Proposals may encompass a broad range of topics such as: Multicultural Student Experiences, Promising Practices/Case Studies, and research. She also advocates broadly in the field of International Education for Deaf students (as well as all students with disabilities) to have increased access to study abroad programs. As a result of his efforts, DePauw has seen increased participation in first generation students, students of color, and Pell-grant eligible students by 11%, 25%, and 35% respectively over the past four years. Sessions should have a minimum of two presenters and are 90 minutes long. His research and teaching interests are in International Politics, African Political Economy and U.S. Africa Relations. As participation in education abroad has expanded, the need to understand the nuances of the many types of students who participate has increased. As a global leader on human capital, culture and leadership, Mr. Taylor is a sought-after voice by C- suite executives as well as state and federal elected policy makers on all matters affecting work, workers and the workplace. In 2019, over 400 students from Democracy Prep’s seven high schools will travel to Ecuador, France, Italy, Senegal, South Africa, and South Korea on short-term, leacher-led programs. The Professional Pathways in Global Education Forum provides an opportunity for conference attendees to hear from seasoned professionals representing four sectors of global education: Education Abroad Office, Third Party Provider, Incoming International Student Support Services, and Social Entrepreneurship. Upon promotion, she uprooted to Barcelona, Spain for 2.5 years to obtain two degrees – a Master’s in International Business & Commerce and a Post Graduate degree in Valuation. 50 students from campuses across the country converged to participate in an intensive three-day summit that sought to provide much needed space and time for students[…] This pre-conference workshop will engage participants in activities and discussion about best practices for working with immigrant student populations, and students from a wide variety of Diasporic backgrounds. He also actively volunteers for education, employment and other social causes by serving on the boards of the University of Miami, Jobs for America’s Graduates and the American Red Cross and as an adviser to Safe Streets & Second Chances, an initiative to reduce the high rate of recidivism among the formerly incarcerated. This session is designed to provide professionals with best practices and resources to boost education abroad. This session guides participants to unpack their diverse identities through participatory exercises that challenge us to see how all our identities impact all aspects of our lives. Chancellor Lambert is a founding member of the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), and serves on its Board of Directors. In 2018, he was appointed Chair of the President’s Advisory Board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities by President Donald J. Trump. . In this track, participants will consider what innovative approaches to funding and program design can be employed to provide greater access to encourage students from a broad range of backgrounds to engage with global learning opportunities. Real Talk: Campus Climate & International/Exchange Students Achieving Gender Parity in International Education Leadership. It will also equip participants with advising strategies and opportunities to engage with colleagues around applying standards of good practices. 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