Past Webinars
Internships Abroad: Considering Standards & Learning Outcomes
Experiential learning continues to be an essential component of undergraduate education. As more students consider gaining work experience abroad, it’s important that overseas internship programs align with best practices in the field – with a focus on learning outcomes. Join Dr. Jennifer Engel, VP of Academic Affairs and Brian Waldron, AVP of Enrollment Management as they cover:
- An overview of the international internship program offered via CIS Abroad and how it aligns with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards.
- How the NACE competencies for career readiness align with CIS Abroad’s own learning outcomes.
- Initial data on the documented learning of CIS Abroad interns.
- An overview of the CIS Abroad 360 Networking Toolkit.
At the Intersection of Campus Internationalization and Mega-Trends
Dr. Jennifer Engel, VP of Academic Affairs at CIS Abroad, will discuss comprehensive campus internationalization in light of current trends within U.S. higher education and mega-trends involving multiple sectors that influence international education. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, then suggest how this knowledge might be applied to current situations faced across their multiple campuses.
We will cover:
- Comprehensive Campus Internationalization: A Framework for Connecting Trends
- Current Trends in US Higher Education: How are they relevant to Education Abroad?
- Mega-Trends: What are their implications for International Education?
For Discussion:
- How do these trends intersect and impact campus internationalization efforts?
- What does this mean for international educators?
Affiliate Partner Webinar
Join us to learn more about the partnership with CIS Abroad and how to maximize the benefits. Join Kris Holloway, President and Jess Jones, Vice President of University Relations, as they share the who, what, why, where and how around CIS Abroad.
CIS Abroad Website Tour
We’ve made some changes! Don’t worry – we think you’ll find your way around even better than before. Join Jennifer Weisgerber, Director of Marketing, and Jess Jones, Vice President of University Relations, for a tour around the new website.
Diversity & Inclusion Summer Webinar Series
In the spirit of our long-running LGBTQ+ Ally Training, CIS Abroad invites partner institutions to join us for sessions dedicated to building capacity for serving even more student populations that are underrepresented in education abroad.
Part 1: International Education Advising for First-Generation College Students
Summary
This session will examine the often overlapping needs and concerns facing First-Generation, High Financial Need, and First Abroad students in higher education and how those play into the process of preparing for and participating in education abroad. With these common concerns in mind, we will share ideas on how international education advisors can collaborate with other staff across campus to reach their target student audiences with information specifically addressed to their needs, and discuss the nuanced approaches to advising First-Gen students using a strengths-based methodology.
Part 2: Supporting Students of Color Throughout the International Education Experience
Summary
This session will discuss ways to foster inclusion for Students of Color in the stages of the international education journey beyond the application phase. We will talk about strategies for creating an advising safe space, helping students understand how their racial and ethnic identities may play into their experience abroad prior to departure, and sharing relevant information about community support and resources available as they begin their experience on site.
Part 3: LGBTQ+ Ally Training for International Education Offices
Summary
This LGBTQ+ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer/Questioning, etc.) Ally Training gives international educators the tools you need to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ students on your campus. The presentation will cover: supportive terminology, international LGBTQ+ rights, key questions for students to ask themselves and for us to ask our host institutions, and the top 10 dos and don’ts for advising.
At the end, our LGBTQ+ Ally Trained sign will be available for download. Put it up in your office to show you are informed, supportive, and open to conversations.
Inclusive Marketing for Education Abroad
Summary
Join us as we discuss inclusive education abroad marketing practices, including taking a closer look into how US partner campuses have used CIS Abroad’s Diversity Audit tool to increase visibility of underrepresented students in print and web marketing. The session will also feature one of CIS Abroad’s Campus Engagement Coordinators who will detail her on-campus outreach practices and share stories collected from the #IamIcan campus recruitment tour.
CIS Abroad’s New TEFL Programs!
Summary
Learn about our new summer TEFL programs. These hybrid TEFL programs are designed for students looking for a future career in teaching or students looking for their next adventure abroad. Students will learn the theory and practice of teaching the English language in other countries, gain practical teaching experience, and immerse themselves in new cultures and locations.
NEW CIS Abroad featured program: Professors Thorsson and Hertz from Johnson & Wales University introduce their learning lab
Summary
Join Dr. Magnus Thorsson, Dr. Oren Hertz and Andrea Frost, from Johnson & Wales University; and Jessica Jones and Molly Bond from CIS Abroad, for an overview of the CIS Abroad and Johnson & Wales International Hospitality Operations Management program, based in Sorrento, Italy.
LGBTQ+ Ally Training for International Education Offices
Summary
This LGBTQ+ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer/Questioning, etc.) Ally Training gives international educators the tools you need to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ students on your campus. The presentation will cover: supportive terminology, LGBTQ+ rights internationally, key questions for students to ask themselves and for us to ask our host institutions, and the top 10 dos and don’ts for advising.
At the end, our LGBTQ+ Ally Trained sign will be available for download. Put it up in your office to show you are informed, supportive, and open to conversations.
Presenters:
Dr. Genny Beemyn, Director of the Stonewall Center, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Kris Holloway, President of CIS Abroad
Scott Tayloe, VP of Custom Solutions, CIS Abroad, Former Co-Chair of NAFSA’s Rainbow SIG, and Founder, Hayden’s List.
The Art of Marketing Your Faculty-Led Program: Whose Responsibility Is It, Anyway?
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