Call for Proposals

Student success is a shared goal on college campuses as well as within the organizations who support them. It is critical to ensure that all students not only have access to such high-impact practices, but  are provided the advising and support structures for participating successfully in a global experience -whether virtually or in-person.  This track will explore inclusive practices for advising and supporting diverse and underrepresented students - at home or abroad and the role that various campus offices, such as diversity & multicultural offices, career centers, disability or TRiO offices, have in supporting inclusive student success before, during, and after participating in an international program.

Both funding and program design are important to consider as we identify best practices for increasing access and inclusion in global education. Funding is often cited as one of the key challenges students of all backgrounds face to participating in international programming. Furthermore, global learning programs with inclusive curricular and co-curricular activities at home or abroad may be more attractive to students from diverse and underrepresented  backgrounds. 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.

Organizations and global education offices benefit from formalizing current diversity and inclusion efforts into a cohesive plan to broaden access and engender inclusion in all aspects of global education. This track will examine the process and components of engaging multiple institutional stakeholders to develop a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy, as well as how to develop inclusive and comprehensive practices in global education.

Evidence-based research plays a vital role in the development of knowledge and advocacy for advancing inclusive policies and practices in global education and cultural exchange. Original research from a wide array of disciplines can demonstrate to senior administrators, faculty members, and funding and government agencies that diverse and inclusive global learning experiences can lead to high impact practices often correlated with positive outcomes in postsecondary education and increased prospects in employability.  This track offers those professionals from around the world engaged in research and practice to contribute, share, and expand the knowledge base of the field.

When recruiting, marketing, and conducting outreach to students for global programs, it is important to consider how the methods and messages we use reach and resonate with students of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. This track engages in these important considerations by examining how diverse students may have interests or concerns that are not satisfied through existing marketing and recruitment efforts.

The number of international & exchange students continues to rise on many college campuses around the country. Some college campuses have been criticized for their lack of support in creating a welcoming climate for these students. Furthermore, many international students may spend years in this country without interacting with or developing an understanding of the many diverse communities that exist in the United States. This track explores ways to  support this cohort in a more impactful manner and how to engage them in education abroad opportunities.

Many 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. This track explores new approaches and current trends from colleagues at MSIs or those who partner with MSIs to support international students on their campus, expand global institutional partnerships, and inclusive support for global education activities.

To most effectively serve an increasingly diverse student body, it’s essential that global educators from diverse backgrounds are represented, equipped to advance their careers and experience a sense of belonging in their workplaces. This track will explore inclusive excellence with respect to hiring practices, training and development, professional development, mentorship, and allyship within global education and cultural exchange as well as balancing career advancement and health/wellness for diverse professionals.

This track features sessions designed to advance learning and collaborative exchange related to core topics in Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, not specific to global education. Example sessions may focus on key theoretical frameworks for supporting under-represented minorities in higher education learning environments (critical race theory, belonging, etc) around the world, research supporting diverse learning environments, emerging social movements impacting global LGBTQI+ communities, and historical significance and modern-day goals of Minority-serving Institutions.