Spring Abroad: Global learning for a pluralistic society
This project aims to equip Saint Mary’s University students with intercultural knowledge, skills and understanding through physical and virtual global opportunities in 16 countries. These experiential learning activities instill in participants genuine interest and curiosity to become life-long learners and contributors of pluralistic values in their local and global communities. Through preparation and active reflection, […]
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 […]
International Experiential Learning Program
The new International Experiential Learning Program at St. Thomas University is an opportunity for students to participate in short- and medium-term international experiences to complement their studies and enhance their personal and professional development. This new program allows St. Thomas to remove financial and support barriers for students to access global opportunities, and allows students […]
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 […]
Global Learning and Leadership Skills Development Program(GLLSDP)
Algoma University is developing a Global Learning Leadership Skills Development Program (GLLSDP) with international partners. The project includes three components. 1) International study/work experience 2) completion of a cultural safety learning program 3) E-portfolio. Students receive a co-curricular cr., digital badge and transcript notation upon meeting the three requirements of this program. For International experience, […]
Global WorkAbilities: Gaining intercultural work competencies across disability barriers
Work abroad, especially for undergraduate, non-research, have historically been limited in opportunities and financial accessibility. The global networks needed are expensive and the resources at institutions are less established. For students with disabilities, these programs are specifically difficult to access because of added barriers to workplace accommodation and competing disability policies. This program provides high-quality, […]
Brock Global Learning Communities
The objective of the Global Learning Community proposal is to amplify Brock University’s commitment to offer a decolonized, diverse and inclusive education. It also increases the participation of target-group students in virtual and in-country international experiential and work-integrated learning opportunities that embrace and integrate the UN sustainable development goals and develop career-aligned intercultural competencies. Working […]
McMaster African and Caribbean Leadership Exchange (MACLeads)
MACLeads provideS high impact leadership training that opens minds, doors and opportunities for young, emerging and underrepresented Canadian leaders to tackle global challenges, especially in the Global South (Africa and the Caribbean). MACLeads provides diverse undergraduate students with experiential learning opportunities through work/study placements in the Global South. Building on existing McMaster University initiatives, MACLeads […]
Using student exchange opportunities to build twin-city post-industrial revitalization efforts in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the city of Walbrzych, Poland
Cape Breton University deepens the ties to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s (CBRM) Partner City, Walbrzych, Poland, by taking advantage of our student exchange agreement with the Angelus Silesius University of Applied Sciences and sending CBU students on summer exchanges to Walbrzych. Students progress their academic program in Political Science/Public Administration at CBU, gain valuable […]
Developing Skilled Future Leaders in Strengthening Health and Social Systems
This project will enable emerging leaders within McMaster University’s undergraduate community to build knowledge and skills to support health- and social-system strengthening internationally. We will leverage McMaster Health Forum’s programs to support skills development in policy, political and systems analysis, evidence synthesis, and stakeholder engagement, while building on our experience with student mentorship, leadership development […]