Keynote Address

Cornelius Finley: As a trained lawyer, Cornelius currently serves as the Founder of Access Unlimited, Inc (AU); AU has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and Dallas Independent School District, thereby overseeing college and career readiness for over ten schools. In a greater attempt, Access Unlimited has developed into a Comprehensive Management Organization, similar to that of a Charter Management Organization, whereby developing an independent charter and private all-male Pre-K – 5th grade institutions. Cornelius has served as an adjunct professor at major institutions in New Orleans and New York City; though thirty – five years old, serving as a Fulbright Scholar/Specialist, a Gilman Scholar, and a U.S. Speaker Expert, Cornelius was also granted the opportunity to present and participate in the Race to the Top, US Department of Education Conference, under the presidency of President Barack Obama; Cornelius was also nominated to attend the Forbes Under 30 Summit by New Profit Foundation and the NYC Mayor’s Office in 2016, all whilst speaking at the Inaugural Forbes Global Women’s Summit and being an invited participant in the Forbes Under 30 Global Summit in Israel and Jerusalem; Cornelius holds a bachelor’s degree in English/Pre-Law, two law degrees, and is currently an Executive MBA student.

Concurrent Sessions

Monday, November 14

12:00 – 1:00 PM PT / 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET

Tuesday, November 15

9:00 – 10:00 AM PT / 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

Connecting the Dots: Leveraging Global Skills for Professional Advancement

Scholars will learn to leverage global DEI skills to enhance career trajectories. A diverse panel of Fulbright alumni will share how their time abroad furthered their workplace competitiveness and opened new career pathways. Through alumni stories, participants will gain insights into leveraging their own experiences abroad to assist in identifying, pursuing, and securing meaning employment. Alumni will lead Scholars through a facilitated Connecting the Dots activity to help develop their unique stories.

Presenters:

Gerti Wilson (Law Clerk, Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher LLP)
Larena Nellies-Ortiz (Employment Services Advisor, Upwardly Global)
Nicholas Huang (Product Manager, Google)
Mario Nguyen (Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud Section)

Self-Compassion Practices for Emerging Leaders

Self-compassion may sound sort of awkward, yet research clearly demonstrates that this intervention can support success in our personal and professional lives. Actively engaging in and leading the way by role modeling and supporting self-compassion practices in others can propel your transition to the professional role in any work environment. In this presentation we will explore what self-compassion is and isn't and how this practice can give be a catalyst to success.

Presenters:

Dr. Carrie L Jarosinski RN, CNE, CWP (College of Protective and Human Services, Health and Wellness Promotion Faculty)

3:00 – 4:00 PM PT / 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET

Your Cultural Values as a Leader

We have all been influenced by where we live, activities we participate in, and communities we identify with. All of these factors and groups impart values upon us, which can shape our thoughts, beliefs, and
actions. What are your cultural values, and why are values an essential component to leadership? Why are these values important as you enter the workforce or apply for internships? In this session, attendees will identify their three most important cultural values and learn how to use this knowledge to become a more effective leader.

Presenters:

Kimberly Bellows, MA (Intercultural Programs Coordinator, Global Learning Hub, University of California - Davis)
Janice Tse, MA (Intercultural Programs Coordinator, Global Learning Hub, University of California - Davis)

Gender and Transition: Self-advocacy and Discovery in International Programs

The transgender community faces unique hurdles when participating in international programs. A trans exchange alumnus will share how his experiences abroad were impacted by his identity and help participants anticipate the ways their personal relationship with gender may affect their experience. Prepare to set expectations, anticipate your own needs, and craft a successful experience for your time abroad. For those who have already participated in exchange programs, this is an opportunity to connect with peers and share your experience.

Presenter: Miles Leonard (USA ExchangeAlumni Ambassador)

Wednesday, November 16

12:00 – 1:00 PM PT / 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET

Why Inclusive Language Matters: Making it the Norm, Not the Exception

In decolonizing our minds and the international field, it is important to look at the language that we use. The language we use affects the ways we interact with peers and as leaders. We invite you to explore the way language is often used when working with people of the global majority. How do our conscious and unconscious biases impact our work and interactions? This session will examine how we can actively move away from deficit model language and move towards making inclusive model language the norm.

Presenters:

Kory Saunders (Director of Inclusion Initiatives, AIFS Abroad)
Lewis Gibson (Field Director, North America, Education New Zealand)
Christina Thompson (Director of Partnership Development and Diversity Initiatives, Barcelona SAE)

Global Skills to Pay the Bills

In addition to the value of cultural competence for personal fulfillment and community improvement, international experiences build global skills that are in demand across industries. This interactive workshop will help participants consider and articulate the ways in which their global learning experiences can be leveraged in the job search. From application to interviews and future professional development, global skills should be highlighted as a competitive edge in your professional profile.

Presenters:

Rebecca Cibulskis (Developing Cultural Competence Program Coordinator, NC State Global Engagement Global Training Initiative)

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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

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. Proposal submission will be accepted through August 23, 2019 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time.