GSLS 2023

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The Global Student Leadership Summit (GSLS)

The Global Student Leadership Summit (GSLS) is the premier student leadership conference that prepares participants with inclusive leadership skills and global competencies so that they can thrive in their communities and on globally diverse campuses and work teams. This will be the 8th annual GSLS, which attracts dozens of students from colleges and universities nationwide with a simple goal: to develop the skills essential to being a successful and inclusive leader in a global society.

This year’s GSLS will be held in-person in conjunction with the Global Inclusion Conference in Chicago, IL from November 1-3, 2023. Students will participate in leadership sessions, engage in critical dialogue centered on self-reflection and identity, establish and maintain relationships with like-minded student leaders, and connect with professionals from higher education, the public sphere, and private sector. Participation in the GSLS will strengthen students’ leadership skills and develop global competencies including self-awareness, communication, team building, embracing diversity and difference, and more.

WHY GSLS?

The 2023 Global Student Leadership Summit is an immersive opportunity for emerging leaders from all backgrounds to participate in professional development workshops to enhance their career readiness by learning how to articulate and leverage their international experience for career and graduate opportunities. Students will share their global learning experiences with education abroad and diversity professionals in attendance at the conference and discover new career possibilities that would benefit from their global experiences through sponsored panels and information sessions. At the same time, GSLS participants will develop awareness of diversity and inclusion especially as it relates to leadership in a global society and consider solutions to global issues through workshops and case studies. Through networking and community-building activities, students will experience meaningful interactions with student leaders from a variety of different colleges and universities.

GSLS GOALS

Empower student leaders to realize the skills necessary to make an impact on their campuses and in their career.
Enrich student understanding of international experience through critical reflection and structured engagement on topics such as identity, social justice, inclusion and access, and leadership
Encourage students to network with other student leaders and professionals and explore ways to apply their international experience to various career, post-graduate, and academic opportunities
Energize students to harness their global experiences to make real change on their campus, in their communities and in the world

SCHEDULE

Time	Session
11:00-11:20am CST	Brief Welcome Remarks
11:20am-12:15pm CST	POD Meeting
12:15-1:15pm CST	Critical Conversations on Personal Identity in Education Abroad
1:15-1:30pm CST	Break
1:35-2:35pm CST	Personal Identity Concurrent Sessions Identity, Social Change, and Peacebuilding Through international education, students become more effective communicators, more engaged citizens and learn to think critically about the relationships between local and global issues. These skills are vital in building peace and advocating for social change in a world of conflict. Through this session, students will gain a deeper understanding of the role of identity in socialization and its importance in achieving social change, justice, and equity. Presenter: Cheyenne Boyce, Director of Program Development, Confucius Institute U.S. Center Deepening Empathy with Critical Reflection During this session students will be given tools to critically reflect on their social and professional identities and the impact of changing contexts on those identities. This reflection will encourage students to become more aware of shared and diverse personal and cultural expression, which serves to deepen empathy and build community. With these tools, students will be encouraged to consider ways to integrate global experience into professional identity and visibility. Presenter: Larree Strickland Time to Unpack: Reflecting on Social, Personal & Perceived Identities Abroad Did the social and personal identities you consider to be the strongest here in the US end up being the strongest while you were abroad? Were certain elements of your identity brought to the forefront during your global experience? In this session, you will explore the various components that make up your unique identity and how your experience abroad impacted your personal growth. Presenter: Ruby Shields
2:35-3:00pm CST	Break & Optional Open Networking
3:05-4:05pm CST	Critical Conversations on Leadership Identity in Education Abroad
4:05-4:15pm CST	Break
4:20-5:20pm CST	Leadership Identity Concurrent Sessions Change, ExChange, or Drain: #LeadershipStylesMatter Have you ever analyzed your leadership skills? Do you know how to properly identify your leadership style? Leadership styles and behaviors are paramount in any organization or institution. Transformative leaders invoke change in their followers and transform them into leaders. Transactional leaders exchange instruction for production and create strong followers. In this session you will discover why knowing your leadership style and behavior is a key ingredient to systematic growth in any organization. Presenter: Demestress Williams, English Professor/Educational Consultant, Benedict College The Blueprint for a Successful Career Is the perception of your personal brand consistent with its intended portrayal? During this interactive session, the presenter will guide participants through the ABCs of professional presence. This session will provide an overview of emotional intelligence and provide practical strategies as well as a blueprint to better understand how your appearance, behaviors, and communication reflect your personal brand. Presenter: Will Baggett, Emergent Executives
5:25-5:45pm CST	Closing POD

Time	Session
11:00-11:15am CST	Welcome & Overview of the day
11:15-11:30am CST	Opening POD Meeting
11:30am-12:15pm CST	Featured Speaker: Chat & Chew
12:15-12:25pm CST	Break
12:30-1:30pm CST	Career Concurrent Sessions Maximizing Your Skillset: Elevator Pitches, Interviews, and Leveling Up During this session the goal is for participants to define their international experience outcomes within a career advancement context. Presenters will provide a space for students to craft an international experience elevator pitch and identify skills they earned or strengthened during their time abroad in order to develop their global brand, as well as practice networking/interviewing/resume writing where international experience is emphasized. Presenter: Angela Manginelli, AIFS Abroad Mapping an Internationally Focused Career: What it Looks Like and How to Get There You went abroad and now you want to make sure your career path has an international slant. What can an internationally focused career look like for your major? What programs exist to grant exposure to working internationally? A representative from Howard University’s Diplomatic Fellowships will lead participants in a dynamic session on how to leverage the study abroad/international experience into other exciting international opportunities and careers. This session will help GSLS participants understand the wide range of career paths in international affairs, learn about funded volunteer and internship opportunities, and gain expert advice on how to set yourself up for success for a career in the international affairs sector. Presenter: Lily Lopez-McGee, Director, Pickering Fellowship Program
1:35-1:55pm CST	POD Meeting

Time	Session
12:00-12:30pm CST	Opening POD Meeting
12:45-2:15pm CST	GSLS Career Event: Exploring Future Oppotunities: Global Industry Tables
2:15-3:15pm CST	Continued Connections (Optional Networking) or Self-care Break
3:15-3:45pm CST	Paying it Forward: Making an Impact on Your Campus and Beyond
3:45-4:25pm CST	POD Meeting: Conference Reflections: Major Takeaways and Action Plan
4:25-4:45pm CST	Collective Group Closing

REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2023 Global Student Leadership Summit will open in May 2023. Institutions are able to nominate and purchase registrations for their students and students are welcome to purchase their own full access registration independent of an institution. Registration fees differ for participants from a member or non-member institution (see table below). If you are unsure if your institution is a Diversity Abroad member, please contact us or check out a list of our members here. Please note that accommodation and travel costs is not included in registration fees and participants will be responsible for their own costs.

Participants may take advantage of the special nightly rate at the Palmer House a Hilton Hotel by booking through our booking link.

Full Access Pass

If you know that 2023 Global Student Leadership Summit (GSLS 23) is an event that you won’t be missing or you are certain you will be sending students to GSLS 23 secure your full access pass now! Pay the registration in full and rest easy knowing that your student will be maximizing their leadership skills at GSLS 23 in Chicago!

Full Access Pass Deposit*

Unsure if you will be able to attend or of which student you would like to send to the 2023 Global Student Leadership Summit (GSLS 23) ? No problem! Lock in the current registration rate by paying a $50 deposit. For example, if you pay a deposit by July 14, 2023 you will be locked into the Early Bird rate. Similarly if you pay your deposit between July 15 – September 28, 2023 you will be locked into the Regular Registration rate. You will have until October 11, 2023 to submit your registrant details and pay the remaining balance.

*This is a non-refundable deposit.

If you have any questions or concerns about conference registration, please do not hesitate to contact us.

FULL ACCESS EARLY BIRD

MAY - JULY 14
Members: $100
Non-members: $150
Deposit* $50
*Balance due by October 13

FULL ACCESS REGULAR

JULY 15 - SEPT 28
Members: $150
Non-members: $200
Deposit* $50
*Balance due by October 13

FULL ACCESS LATE

SEPT 29 - OCT 31
Members: $200
Non-members: $250

Proposal Information

Target Audience

All program proposals submitted for the Global Student Leadership Summit (GSLS) should be designed for a student audience. Our participants are high achieving and enjoy being challenged. They want to go deep and walk away with tangible skills, action items, or resources to support their on-going learning.

Sessions should focus on Personal Identity, Leadership Identity, or Career Readiness. Global education should be the lens in which all sessions are designed and we ask our students to speak from and engage in all of these conversations with their identities in mind.

Presenter Information

In implementing a Call for Proposals for the 6th Annual GSLS we want to provide the opportunity for professionals who can support our participants growth, personally and professional and help them process how their global experience can support that growth. We are looking for presenters who want to actively engage with student leaders and aid in supporting the next generation in their journeys.

Session Formats

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS ON PERSONAL IDENTITY

The critical conversations series begins with a group wide foundations session before breaking off into smaller groups to engage in a skill-building session or dialogue around one aspect of personal identity. Sessions should have a minimum of two presenters and are 90 minutes long. Please take into consideration the benefit of having diverse perspectives amongst your facilitators in order to support the many identities participating in this activity.

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS ON LEADERSHIP IDENTITY

The critical conversations series begins with a group wide foundations session before breaking off into smaller groups to engage in a skill-building session or dialogue around one aspect of leadership identity. Sessions should have a minimum of two presenters and are 90 minutes long. Please take into consideration the benefit of having diverse perspectives amongst your facilitators in order to support the many identities participating in this activity.

CONCURRENT WORKSHOP (IDENTITY, LEADERSHIP, CAREER READINESS)

A concurrent workshop allows time for students to dig deeper into one aspect of identity, leadership, or career readiness through hands-on activities and discussions. Workshops are 60 minutes and should be interactive and go beyond the basics. Submission should have a chair and no more than two presenters (one presenter is acceptable).

Please note the same guidelines and timeline noted above apply for the Global Student Leadership Summit. Presenter submissions will be accepted through June 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time.