Reducing Institutional and Operational Risks through a Results-Based Management Approach
Risk is focused on the operational level addressing risks associated with students, partners, activities, and destinations. Overlooked risks at the institutional level including legal, reputational, financial, and operational. Post-secondary institutions can face significant legal challenges; negative impacts to their reputation, repatriation, and emergency expenses; and even injury or death to faculty, staff, and students during […]
Closing the Employer Gap on Global Skills Gained through Mobility
International mobility for students is expected to build the employability skills deemed vital for success in the workforce. To build a concrete evidence base to prove that a study abroad experience does help students get jobs, the employer voice needs to be included. This project will do a national scan of key employers, to gain […]
Increasing Access and Equity for Outbound Mobility
This project supports increased access to the benefits of GSO by developing an online tool to maximize the career and global skills students obtain through the GSO program. The project also demonstrates a model that enhances physical mobility by building collaboration with partner institutions before and after travel, and increases access for students unable to […]
Building Global Competencies for Students in the Blue Economy
A key component of Marine Institute’s Internationalization Strategy is creating innovative globalized learning opportunities for all MI students. A central mechanism supporting its students’ success in their academic journey is to prepare them better to succeed in a diverse and a more interconnected globalized work environment. Through GSO funding MI enhance students’ global competencies, both […]
Preparing Students for the Global Blue Economy through Collaborative Innovation in Ocean Technology
Under this project, students in Marine Institute’s (MI) Ocean Technology programs (ROVs, Underwater Vehicles, Ocean Mapping) works virtually but closely with BCC students studying mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. The project will test innovative approaches to reduce barriers to study and work abroad for Canadian students. It provides students with extensive opportunity for experiential learning, […]