Building Global Competencies
UFV’s “Building Global Competencies” project aims to equip students with the necessary skills and applied experiences to engage richly with the global world, while simultaneously acquiring invaluable cross-cultural communication and hands-on opportunities to learn from diverse cultures and settings. Further, the Project will address inequality and advocate for student representation from those with Indigenous backgrounds, […]
Employability, Engagement and Experience (3E): Preparing our students for the future
Four units at the University of Victoria dedicated to cooperative education, Asia-Pacific initiatives, Indigenous research and community-led engagement, and development studies have come together to offer innovative student mobility opportunities in the Global South. We do so by leveraging established partnerships and years of wrap-around programming in Asia and Africa to provide 64 students (90% […]
UVic International Mobility Access Project
The UVic International Mobility Access Project aims to reduce barriers for University of Victoria undergraduate Indigenous students, students with disabilities and low-income students to access and participate in UVic’s international exchange programs. The project includes collaboration with specialized units across campus and international exchange partners with expertise in the delivery of programs and services for […]
Kw’seltktnéws, TRU Indigenous Culture and Knowledge Makers Exchange Program
Building on Indigenous Cultural Education Exchange program successes and implementing outcomes of Thompson River University’s Indigenous Innovation GSO project, Kw’seltktnéws expands physical and virtual exchange opportunities for Indigenous students at TRU. The project focuses on increasing Indigenous student’s participation in mobility by reducing two critical barriers: cost and the need for wraparound supports. The program […]
Expanding Access, Diversity and Support in SFU’s Global Skills-Building Programs
The objective of this project is to expand access to Simon Fraser University’s global skills-building programs through systemic change and inclusive practices, resulting in increased participation of equity-deserving students. Related activities include creating a new award for target student groups, creating tailored resources and wraparound services, as well as support to enhance students’ global learning […]
Forests and Livelihoods International
Students supported by this project embark on exciting journeys to study how the complex interactions of global forest management, conservation and land use shape the livelihoods of people. The University of British Columbia breaks down barriers of historical exclusion for experiential learning by developing and disseminating best practices to support Indigenous, disabled and lower-income students […]
Global Indigenous Connections
Global Indigenous Connections is a multifaceted program aimed at connecting Indigenous and non-Indigenous University of British Columbia students with Indigenous students, faculty and community members in other areas of the world. The objectives of the program are to provide students with virtual and in-person learning opportunities to develop a stronger understanding of the Indigenous lands […]
Guided short-term outbound mobility projects as gateways to a semester abroad
Thompson Rivers University builds on the success of the initial TRU/GSO-funded project: ‘Guided short-term outbound mobility experiences as gateways to a semester abroad’. ‘Part II – Reviving TRU International Field Schools’ focuses on supporting existing field schools and encouraging the production of new ones. Participating in a short, academic international field school increases students comfort […]
Widening access and equity through Collaborative Online International Learning and diverse reimagined global field school experiences
This project engages the university community in accessible COIL programming and builds a range of re-imagined field schools to offer equal opportunity for Capilao University students to participate in outbound mobility experiences. With strategically chosen partners with shared EDI values to provide diverse intercultural experiences, COIL programming will introduce imaginative intercultural learning experiences for 455 […]
Access to Global Learning
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) will expand the pursuit of learning and working abroad experiences among students by addressing financial barriers, fostering broader access to study abroad programs, and creating a culture shift to shape tomorrow’s leaders. Participation in a national project will place KPU among leading institutions championing international education to prepare students for the […]