Creating opportunities for inter-professional education abroad
This project addressed dual barriers to physical mobility by students served by colleges mandated to serve rural and remote areas: (a) that rural and remote populations typically have income levels below those of post-secondary students in metropolitan areas; and, (b) that these students do not have opportunities to be exposed to globalized activity that is […]
Increasing EDI in Douglas College Study Abroad
This project examined how Douglas College can increase equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in study abroad (SA) program offerings and services for under-represented populations. A gap analysis was conducted of current supports and services, practices and policies, and program design. Participants included students, staff, faculty members and a DC Elder. Recommendations included; utilizing more inclusive […]
Work Integrated Mobility Initiative Colombia
BCIT School of Business and Media has formed a relationship with a partner, Universitaria ITSA in Barranquila, Colombia that serves as the model for other similar work Integrated Learning and technology transfer mobility programs. Participating BCIT students obtained important skills to function effectively in a global, technological business environment – cross-cultural knowledge and application skills; […]
Indigenous Mobility Foundation Building
This collaborative project by BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships with International entitled “Indigenous Mobility Foundation Building” included an environmental scan of existing Indigenous Student Mobility Programs offered by post-secondary institutions (PSIs) in Canada and abroad, and a literature review of best practices. BCIT also consulted with UVic and TRU, that have programs to gather lessons […]
Ways in Indigenous Leadership
The Ways of Indigenous Leadership and Learning Program is a globally informed partnership between Ara Institute of Canterbury, New Zealand and Camosun College, Victoria, BC, Canada. The program addresses relational, cultural, and strategic elements of Indigenous leadership and seeks to offer a unique set of skills that supports leaders to weave cultural ways of being […]
Ara Indigenous Field School
This project built out and strengthened an already successful student exchange partnership between Camosun College and Ara Institute in Christchurch, New Zealand. Camosun Indigenous students engage in cultural, academic, and applied learning experiences in traditional, land-based, and classroom contexts. The field school program supports personal learning and growth, enhancing emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual development […]