Bold Ideas for Inclusion & Equity in Education Abroad

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM EDT

Location: Bluegrass B

Join us to explore and discuss innovative strategies to foster inclusion and equity within education abroad programs, ensuring accessible and supportive environments for diverse staff, faculty and student populations.

Learning Objectives:

Identify systemic barriers to participation in education abroad and discuss strategies to dismantle them.
Explore innovative technological and partnership approaches to enhance diversity and inclusion in education abroad.
Define new metrics for success in education abroad programs focused on equitable and inclusive outcomes.

Chair & Presenter(s)

Michelle Melish

Associate Director, Education Abroad
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

Slides

Co-Presenter(s)

Benjamin Borja (he/him/his)

Global Advisor and Operations Coordinator- Education Abroad & Away
University of Dayton