Canada’s West Coast Fishery: Indigeneity and Japanese Trans-pacific migration
This project explores the practice of diverse means of cultural introspection as unconventional approaches to intercultural learning. Specifically, it examines the use of stories, cultural autobiographies, and metaphoric expression such as creative journaling, as alternatives to euro-centric intercultural competence development methods. It proposes that Faculty and student who participate in an international experience e.g. field […]
International Experiences in Information Technology and Transportation at Red River College
In winter 2021, students from the Business Information Technology Program at RRC in Winnipeg worked on a virtual industry project with students in Computer Engineering from the Federal Institute of Ceara (IFCE) in Brazil. The goal was for the students to gain IT experience in an international context and to further develop their cross-cultural communication […]
Preparing a Go Global Culture at Northern Lights College
The project set a foundation for the creation of an inclusive study abroad program at NLC. As a rural college, with high levels of first generation, low-income, and indigenous students, NLC does not have a track record of study abroad. NLC has identified the development of study abroad as a top priority, and NLC needs […]
RRU/ITESO Project Collaboration: Capstone Projects that Make a Difference
Through the Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program, Royal Roads University established a Collaborative Online Intercultural/International Learning (COIL) opportunity with students from ITESO University in Guadalajara, Mexico. In Stage 1 of the project, students worked in teams of Canadian and Mexican tourism students to examine the impacts of COVID-19. They explored creative solutions for companies to […]
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 […]
Fostering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Outbound Student Mobility
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) is committed to addressing the challenges of accessibility, alongside ensuring equity and quality of experience for all students. This project focused on implementing innovative initiatives that have a transformative impact on student programming and improve student’s experience in global learning particularly for equity-seeking groups. In consultation with students, pre-departure […]
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 […]
International Online Residency Experiences (IORE)
Residencies are a common format for professional artists and designers to come together to explore new cultures and themes, experiment with new materials/media and expand their practice and network. International Online Residency Experiences (IORE) are faculty-led and engage students in producing collaborative work with peers from one or multiple partner institutions. Each residency aims to […]
Virtual International Lecture Series for SAIT Diagnostic Imaging Programs
The project saw consultant radiographers from the UK present on a virtual platform to SAIT Diagnostic Imaging students and faculty. These UK radiographers delivered virtual sessions for students with sessions geared toward general radiography and computed tomography imaging and reporting. The sessions allowed advanced care practioners from the UK to educate students to a different […]