Strengthening Risk Management for Education Abroad Activities at StFX
St. Francis Xavier University, in collaboration with Aleas, are working together to strengthen the policies, processes, and institutional understanding of risk management for education abroad activities. Beginning with a top down approach of reviewing governance documents, to developing resources for students and faculty participating in education abroad activities that mitigate risk, to organizing an effective […]
Innovations in Flexible Pathways and Program Development to Enhance Access for International Learning
The purpose of the project was to creatively engage more potential underrepresented students to participate in international education. The goal was to move student learning from the classroom level to future outbound mobility short term opportunities therefore increasing participation and overcoming barriers. A mix of virtual exchanges and research activities was completed over the time […]
Innovative Technology for International Employability Skills
This project is based on the concept that international mobility experiences build employability skills deemed vital for success in the workforce. Working with students participating in international virtual exchanges, we delivered webinars, post-webinar assignments reflecting on learning and used the CareerProfessor.works gamification app as a digital tool to enhance intercultural and employability skills. The students […]
Intercultural Learning for Students by Students
Saint Mary’s University launched a peer support project through which a group of students were hired as Global Learning Ambassadors and began the work of promoting international learning opportunities to all students but with special emphasis on those with disabilities and of indigenous backgrounds. Their work included in-depth research on partner institutions so that various […]
Lu’gwejg – Strengthening Indigenous Student Access Pathway throught global mobility
The Lu’gwejg project strengthened the Indigenous Students Access Pathway (ISAP) program through student-centered design, indigenous knowledge sharing, integration of global education curricula and exploration of ways to increase diversity of destination countries through responsive and strategic international partner selection. It tested innovative approaches in developing the first Mobility Access Pathway (MAP) component of Collaborative Online […]
COIL Laying the Cornerstone for Global Mobility in Diploma Programs
The COIL project introduced a laddered approach to international learning experiences (the Mobility Access Pathway (MAP)) with COIL as the corner stone, a first step to creating opportunities for students and faculty to commit to international mindedness and increased global engagement. COIL activities included (a) delivery of COIL training and resources to faculty in preparation […]
Exploring Supports for Indigenous and Black Students as Global Leaders
To be inclusive of students from marginalized Mi’kmaw and African Nova Scotians communities, this project increases academic programs focused on Black and African Diaspora Studies and Indigenous Studies. These programs, transitioning from Minor to Major present an opportunity to explore the potential relevance and value of mobility for indigenous and black students in building and […]