Strengthening the security component of outbound mobility projects
The project objective was to establish a structuring framework for outbound mobility, as there was previously no institutional document on this subject. The security of mobility projects was managed using established practices. UQAC worked to develop institutional documents that meet best practices, thereby reinforcing stakeholders’ skills and responsibilities.
uOCoach: The World starts here!
The University has developed uOCoach, a twinning program that enables students to prepare for their mobility activities abroad with support from foreign students or students who have already done mobility activities abroad. The University will therefore be able to develop a corpus of non-traditional destinations for outbound mobility. In order to increase interest in outbound […]
Understanding and reducing systemic barriers to outbound student mobility
This project seeks to test approaches for reducing the obstacles to studying abroad, while also attempting to increase access and equity in participation. The project was deployed in two distinct steps. First, a survey was conducted to collect data from students who have studied abroad, who interrupted their mobility project, or who have never travelled […]
Outbound Mobility at UPEI: A Stronger, More Unified, and Reflective Approach
This project propose to investigate, create, and implement new approaches to guide students through an international mobility experience. Through surveys and focus groups University of Prince Edward Island was able to survey students and interview faculty/staff to better understand student needs and understand the consensus on campus for Study Abroad visibility, support etc. From the […]
Creation of a predeparture training in preparation for international mobility
This project seeks to develop and provide pre-departure training to prepare students for the risks and realities of international mobility. At UQAR, there was previously no pre-departure training to prepare students for international mobility. In preparation for the resumption of international mobility in 2021, and to meet the objectives of Canada’s new International Education Strategy, […]
University of Regina International Outbound Student Mobility Initiative
University of Regina International is hosting virtual seminars to educate students, faculty and the campus community on the benefits of studying internationally and working with them to create long term plans to study abroad when physical mobility allows. University of Regina worked with departments on campus, previous exchange students and potential exchange students to look […]
Optimizing the implementation of the school’s international profile with three programs of study as pilots
The goal of this project is to increase accessibility to international mobility by limiting the systemic barriers encountered by students, by means of the following activities: (1) Create and implement an academic activity internationalization program which seeks to increase the internationalization of academic programs by launching and promoting an international profile, or by consolidating and […]
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Resource & Program Development
University of Saskatchewan developed a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) platform where students can collaborate via web-based tools, developing interpersonal and intercultural competencies. Through COIL courses, more students will now see and experience global learning through a world-class virtual opportunity.
Interdisciplinary virtual mobility though exterior classes for undergraduate students
The virtual mobility project brought together four groups/classes of French and Québécois university students enrolled in education science and psychology courses. Six videos of teaching staff in action with their students in an exterior class environment were developed, along with 13 theoretical modules developed by professors and educational consultants. These practical and theoretical resources enabled […]
SMC Global Classroom – Celtic Studies and Mediaeval Studies
The project was designed to help students access Mediaeval and Celtic manuscripts and artifacts in lieu of travel to Maynooth University in Ireland. In place of travel the project aimed to construct a studio and electronic classroom to provide students access to digitized materials and engage faculty and librarians at Maynooth University to explore their […]