Since 2013 Diversity Abroad’s annual conference has constituted the most comprehensive forum to share innovations, build community, and collaborate to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in global education and cultural exchange.
WHY GLOBAL INCLUSION?
Global Inclusion is the only conference solely dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the field of global education and cultural exchange.
Global education can be a high impact practice that contributes to academic success, interpersonal growth and career readiness. As such, all students and young people deserve equitable access to the benefits that global education and cultural exchange can afford.
With an increasingly diverse student population enrolled in education systems, it is imperative that educators and administrators continue to strengthen their skills, knowledge and competencies in diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure that global education is not only accessible, but designed to support all students.
Moreover, the field of global education and cultural exchange, like any sector, must be intentional in building a diverse pipeline of professionals and fostering a climate of inclusion and belonging in offices, organizations, and higher education institutions. We must strive to ensure our profession, and those in it, reflect the rich diversity of the communities in which we live and the students whom we support.
Each year the Diversity Abroad community gathers for Global Inclusion to tackle the challenges and opportunities diversity, equity and inclusion presents to the field of global education and cultural exchange.
WHY ATTEND?
Whether you're interested in best practices on advising international students through an inclusive lens, seek to attract and retain diverse talent in office, examine the role of faculty in advancing global engagement or exploring how to support racial equity and student success through education abroad, Global Inclusion 2024 is not to be missed! You should attend Global Inclusion 2024 if you are interested in:
- Gaining a better understanding of developments in the area of diversity and inclusion in global education.
- Being in a dedicated space to work with colleagues from around the nation to generate meaningful responses to the challenges colleges and universities face in reaching and supporting diverse and underrepresented populations for international programs.
- Using your time at the conference to identify opportunities to engage and collaborate with colleagues from yours and other institutions.
WHO ATTENDS?
The professionals who present at and attend Global Inclusion come from around the world and range from Senior International and Chief Diversity Officers to human resources and career services professionals. Most often, attendees come from the following types of offices/organizations:
- Senior Level International Officers
- Senior Level Diversity & Inclusion Professionals
- International Students and Scholars Services (Directors & Advisors)
- Education Abroad (Directors and Advisors)
- Representatives from International Education Organizations
- Career Services
- Diversity/Multicultural (Directors, & Advisors)
- Deans, Faculty & Academic Department Chairs
- Student Academic & Student Support (TRiO, Student Affairs)
- Representatives of Government Agencies, Ministries of Education & Foreign Affairs
- K-12 Administrators, High School Counselors and College Admission Directors
- Public/Private Sector Human Resources & Recruitment Professionals
- Graduate Students
Collegial Connections Program
The Collegial Connections program is a short-term opportunity designed to facilitate engagement between experienced professionals with 6+ years of professional experience and graduate students/new professionals during the Global Inclusion Conference. Diversity Abroad will provide suggestions for connecting prior to the annual event as well as onsite. Attendees will have an opportunity to sign up through the registration system through the end of Early Bird Registration period.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Asabe Poloma
Brown University
Eduardo Contreras
Committee Chair | Baylor University
Charu Thakral
University of Illinois Chicago
Héctor Cruz-Feliciano
CET Academic Programs
Justin Harford
Mobility International USA
Kevin Sullivan
Case Western Reserve University
Marcus King
Prairie View A&M University
Monique Hodges
Tulane University
Ruby Shields
IES Abroad
Jennifer Wilkinson
Liverpool Hope University
CONTACT
Please contact us with any conference-related questions or comments at [email protected] or 510-982-0635 ext. 707.
