On Thursday, May 27 and Thursday, June 3, INCHE North America will host two seminars on internationalizing education. The goal is to reimagine in a post-COVID context how Christian higher education can be globalized for students on multiple continents. Each panelist will provide a brief reflection followed by time for participant discussion.
********************
May 27, 10:00-11:15 a.m. EDT: North American Internationalization in a Post-COVID Context. This Zoom-based seminar provides an opportunity to reflect together on the past year, including its effects on leaders of international education as well as the outcomes of student programs. Then, the session will focus on post-pandemic administrative issues for international students coming to the U.S. as well as U.S. student learning abroad. Alternative models such as collaborative online international learning will be introduced.
Panelists include:
Laura Montgomery, Dean of Global Programs and Studies; Professor of Anthropology, Wheaton College.
Cynthia Slagter, Off-Campus Programs Director; Professor of Spanish, Calvin University.
Kendra Sundeen, Director of Global Programs; Fulbright Program Advisor, University of Northwestern-St. Paul.
There is no participant fee. But registration is required. To join a seminar and receive the Zoom instructions, please complete the registration form below.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 25
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHhzzpaL7NuEfQqNiwZ2iwpwub8Rd4GsPUmxqHRy_4-DS88w/viewform?usp=sf_link
********************
June 3, 10:00-11:15 a.m. EDT: International Perspectives: Connecting with and beyond North America. Leaders in international Christian higher education extending beyond North America will discuss their recent experience, their goals for cross-cultural student learning, and partnerships in a world of shifting resources. They will consider ways in which some opportunities are opening while others are closing as financial resources, currency valuations, student interests, demographics, and other factors continue to change.
Panelists include:
Don DeGraaf, Senior Director of Educational Programs, Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.
Wendy Bignold, Associate Dean (International) and Head of Residential Life, Liverpool Hope University (U.K.).
Lydia Bor, International Officer, Driestar Christian University for Teacher Education, the Netherlands.
Rachel Robinson, Director of Uganda Studies Program, Uganda Christian University
There is no participant fee. But registration is required. To join a seminar and receive the Zoom instructions, please complete the registration form below.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 1
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLf4mmUZG9ItYvDbFLfzSlAGZraC0CQKq7JqzpyLbUAJDebg/viewform?usp=sf_link