About the MSI Global Education Summit
Diversity Abroad has hosted the MSI Global Education Summit for the past three years to enhance the institutional capacity of MSIs to integrate international education efforts into the current campus climate.
In 2020, there will not be an MSI Global Education Summit. Rather, the annual Diversity Abroad Conference will have several sessions addressing international education capacity-building efforts at MSIs.
The next MSI Global Education Summit will be held in 2021. Sign up here to receive updates.
MSI Fireside Chat Registration
The MSI Fireside Chat & Reception is included with the Community College Global Education Forum. If you would like to attend the chat and do not plan to register for any other Diversity Abroad Conference events, please contact us at [email protected] to register.
SUMMIT GOALS
- Create a community of international education professionals from Minority Serving Institutions
- Connect participants with the resources and tools needed to develop or enhance the effectiveness of their international education office and build capacity to increase global mobility of their students
- To inspire participants to be active advocates for international education on their campuses
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Presidents, Provosts, Deans, and other administrators from Minority Serving Institutions
- Individuals at Minority Serving Institutions who lead or are interested in leading education abroad programs
- International education and staff in student support services from Minority Serving Institutions
- Agencies and organizations who are interested in collaborating with Minority Serving Institutions on internationalization efforts
Schedule
As international education becomes more ingrained into the fabric of higher education, many Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are engaged in innovative activities to ensure their students have the skills and knowledge to be successful in the global market. The summit will explore innovative practices, research, program models and current trends from colleagues at MSIs or those who partner with MSIs on inbound and outbound international education.
Check back Fall 2019
Time | Session |
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12:00-5:00pm |
Diversity Abroad Conference Registration Open
Check in for participants. Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel |
7:00–8:30pm |
MSI Global Education Networking Reception
Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments available as you network with colleagues at MSIs or those who are interested in partnering with MSIs. Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel |
Time | Session |
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7:00-5:30pm |
Diversity Abroad Conference Registration Open
Check in for participants. Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel |
7:30–8:00am |
Networking Breakfast
Rejuvenate with a light continental breakfast with opportunities to engage colleagues on emerging and relevant issues related to global education and Minority Serving Institutions. Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel |
8:00–8:20am |
Welcome to the Summit & Introductions
Introductory comments will include a brief overview of the panelists and speakers who have been invited to share their expertise, as well as tips for how to maximize attendees’ participation. Goal of the Summit: During the 2019 MSI Global Education Summit, participants will have an opportunity to learn about and create tailored action plans for identifying and applying for funding and establishing campus collaborations at their respective Minority-Serving Institutions. Participants will also have an opportunity to share their institutional challenges and targeted areas for growth during several panel presentations and workshops. The sessions will include presentations presentation on grant and fundraising opportunities to support internationalization efforts. Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel Speakers: Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder - Diversity Abroad Jewell Winn, Ph.D, Executive Director & Chief Diversity Officer - Tennessee State University |
8:30–9:30am |
Federal Funding Initiatives Panel
This interactive, moderated panel presentation and discussion will feature executive leaders from the White House Initiative on HBCUs and other federal agencies who will share key insights and practices for campus internationalization in relation to identifying and applying for federal funding in order to grow global education programs at MSIs. The discussion will conclude with a presentation on grant funding and fundraising opportunities to support internationalization efforts. Participants will have an opportunity to network with panelists and ask targeted questions regarding funding opportunities for MSIs. Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel Facilitators: Jewell Winn, Ph.D, Executive Director & Chief Diversity Officer -Tennessee State University Nicole Barone, MSI Engagement Fellow - Diversity Abroad Panelists: Arthur McMahan, Ph.D: White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, U.S. Department of Education David Levin: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State
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9:45–10:45am |
Institutional Perspectives: Strategies for Securing Funding for Global Programs at Minority Serving Institutions
This interactive, moderated panel presentation and discussion will feature Senior International Officers and institutional leaders from a wide range of MSIs who will share key insights and practices for campus internationalization in relation to the process for identifying and applying for federal funding and grants in order to grow global education programs at MSIs. Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel Facilitators: Jewell Winn, Ph.D, Executive Director & Chief Diversity Officer -Tennessee Nicole Barone, MSI Engagement Fellow - Diversity Abroad Panelists: Evie M. Myers, J.D.Special Advisor to the President, Office of International Programs - Prairie View A&M University Dr. Sukant Misra, Vice Provost of International Affairs - Texas Tech University Dr. Daisy Rodriguez Patel, Associate Director for Global Engagement - Pima Community College |
10:45–11:00am | Coffee/Tea Break |
11:00–12:15pm | Concurrent Sessions Participants will select from one of the two thematic areas related to campus internationalization at MSIs: locating and applying for federal funding for emerging global education programs or leveraging campus & external partnerships for established global education programs.
Securing Funding for Emerging Global Programs at MSIs
This skill-building workshop is specifically designed to provide attendees with opportunities to actively engage in dialogue and activities with representatives from other MSIs. Participants will develop the knowledge and resources necessary to apply for and secure federal funding in order to grow study abroad programs at Minority-Serving Institutions. Facilitators will guide participants through a series of reflective activities and group discussions, fostering the cross-pollination of ideas towards the development of an individualized action plan for each attendee. Facilitator: Nicole Barone, MSI Engagement Fellow - Diversity Abroad Panelists: David Levin: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State Arthur McMahan, PhD: White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, U.S. Department of Education Reagan Ribordy, Director of International Programs - Texas Tech University
Identifying and Leveraging Campus & External Partnerships for Established Global Programs at MSIs
This workshop will provide participants with opportunities to critically engage with colleagues and experts in identifying strategic collaborative approaches for addressing current and emerging challenges in global education at Minority-Serving Institutions. Participants will walk away with the tools necessary to begin establishing collaborative relationships with departments on their campus and with external stakeholders. Facilitators will foster group discussions and share best practices and effective strategies for establishing and leveraging campus and external partnerships and collaborations. Using an adapted version of the AIDE Roadmap template for campus collaboration as a framework, facilitators will guide participants through a series of reflective activities and group discussions towards the development of an individualized action plan for each attendee. Facilitator: Jewell Winn, Ph.D, Executive Director & Chief Diversity Officer -Tennessee State University Panelists: Marcus A. King, International Student Advisor II, Office of International Programs - Prairie View A&M University Dr. Daisy Rodriguez Patel, Associate Director for Global Engagement -Pima Community College
It Takes a Village: Growing Collaborative Leadership and Strategic Partnerships
LEARN: How to encourage and facilitate new partnerships across administrative units Examples of workforce enhancement across student affairs programming Strategic signaling of economic impacts for student and campus international engagement Fundraising collaborative efforts across campus constituents Holistic and sustained guided mentorship and student exploration of education abroad for minority serving institutions for better financial planning and preparation Creating visible and provocative enthusiasm for international education Deploying service learning projects and internships to help your cause Presenters Kelechi Kalu: University of California, Riverside Mariam Lam: University of California, Riverside Elaine Meyers-Lee: Agnes Scott College Tiffany del Valle: Agnes Scott College All identities intersect, some more than others! Religious identity is a key intersectional identity, as it includes both internal and external aspects, visible and invisible components, and personal and group elements that, combined with cultural norms experienced in a different country, can impact a student's experience abroad. This session will explore the intersection of religion with other identities and provide session participants with knowledge and tools to better support their students identity development. Presenters Ira Kirschner: Rothberg International School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Daniella Lubey: University of San Francisco Laura Zuelch: New York University Ryan Dye: St. Ambrose University
Finding Wakanda: Deploying Innovative Themes to Attract Diverse Students Abroad
In today's world of ever-dwindling attention spans (studies indicate Generation Zers have an average attention span of 8 seconds), it is increasingly vital that international education professionals create a variety of ways to grab their students' attention to interest them in studying abroad. In this session, participants will explore how to utilize creative thematic approaches to program design in order to expand equity in attracting more nontraditional students and student of color. Presenters Kandice Rose: IES Abroad Gretchen Cook-Anderson: IES Abroad Rhonda Collier: Tuskegee University Ochmaa Dashzeveg Escue: Indiana University
Building and Supporting a Diverse Pipeline of Study Abroad Participants
Intentional work to increase inclusion and accessibility in high school study abroad has led to more diverse student cohorts traveling overseas. Once K-12 students are selected to participate in study abroad experiences, how can educators prepare and support individual students, student groups, and trip leaders for experiences that diverse students may face abroad? This interactive session will demonstrate scenario-based training and other program preparation tools, as well as on-program support models to promote student success. Presenters Anna Stewart: American Councils for International Education Kayla Gatalica: District of Columbia Public Schools Salwa Saba: American Councils for International Education
Latinx Identities in a Globalized World through Culturally Relevant Curriculum
What does it mean to be Latinx in Latin America? In Africa? How does race operate within Latinx communities in the U.S. as well as in Latin America? We will explore how U.S. Latinx students come to understand their own racialized identities. We will focus specifically on the role of African heritage within the identities of Latinx students who studied abroad with other Latinx students in Costa Rica as well as Cape Town, South Africa. Presenters Javier Wallace: The University of Texas at Austin Devin Walker: The University of Texas at Austin
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12:30–12:45pm |
Closing Remarks
Learn about how you can remain engaged in future professional development opportunities and resources to support your work at MSIs. Speakers: Nicole Barone, MSI Engagement Fellow - Diversity Abroad |
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CONTACT
Please contact us with any conference-related questions or comments at [email protected] or 510-982-0635 ext 707
FUNDING PARTICIPATION
Minority serving institutions who have access to resources, such as Title III and Title V, to support and encourage meaningful faculty/staff development activities should consider sending representatives to participate in this important summit.
Travel Grants
Diversity Abroad recognizes the fiscal challenges that may inhibit colleagues to participate in the 2018 Minority Serving Institution Global Education Summit. We stand committed to supporting MSIs in their efforts to build capacity for study abroad and comprehensive internationalization and are pleased to offer the following travel grants to encourage attendance:
A $200 travel grant for 2 attendees
A $300 travel grant for 3 attendees
A $400 travel grant for 4 attendees, etc.
An MSI Travel Grant Request will only be considered once all members of the group have registered for the MSI Global Education Summit. The deadline for submitting travel grants is December 1, 2017.