Mon itinéraire international : un parcours à ton image
Un portail web dédié aux projets de mobilité internationale dans lequel la navigation est orientée par programmes d’études et catégorisée par types de projets. L’information est structurée de façon à bien comparer les offres. Elle comporte des témoignages d’étudiants et des conseils pratiques. L’objectif répond à un besoin identifié par les étudiants et le personnel […]
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 […]
Savoir partir, c’est aussi savoir revenir; vers une mobilité étudiante de qualité
Réalisation d’une série de trois capsules vidéo en utilisant la technique du motion design, autour des trois thèmes porteurs suivants : 1- le choc du retour, qui pose un véritable risque de santé psychologique; 2- les compétences interculturelles, acquises parfois sans en avoir été pleinement conscient, et ; 3- l’employabilité et les compétences en réseautage […]
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 […]
Global Mobility Peer Support
The Global Mobility Peer Support project provided a platform for students to address barriers to participating in outbound mobility. The focus was to engage in intercultural learning while travel is not possible. Online engagement sessions were organized for participants to engage with alumni students, international partner institutions, and past exchange students. Participants reported increased interest […]
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 […]
Study Abroad with International Partners: CNA-Q and CNA-NL
In phase one of the CNA-Q/CNA-NL Student Outbound Mobility Project, the steering committee focused on laying the groundwork for a semester abroad through studying or work terms in Doha, Qatar. This would be a student focused program opportunity where recruits would be able to avail of common programming and curriculum between the two institutions. In […]
Faculty-Led Classroom Abroad@Home
The Faculty-Led Classroom Abroad@Home–Storytelling (FLCA@Home-Storytelling), led by Danielle Harder, Professor in the Journalism-Mass Media program at Durham College (DC), seeks to continue the work with the Indigenous communities in Guatemala with a specific focus on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). DC students from various programs in the School of Media, Art and Design […]
Building Essential Skills and Best Practices:Guyana-CNA Furniture Making & Cabinetmaking Project
This project promotes peer-to-peer, faculty led cross-cultural learning and humanitarian support. Students in both College of the North Atlantic (Canada) and Government Technical Institute (Guyana) will work together to establish a learner community vis-a-vis industrial trades by sharing their project work, skills, and cultural diversity through a virtual platform. As part of the initial phase, […]
Fanshawe College Org. Assessment for Risk Management of International Learning Activities
In this project Fanshawe College conducted a rigorous assessment of the current risk management and safety practice related to international learning and mobility opportunities offered to students, faculty, and staff. Fanshawe partnered with Aléas, a Canadian international mobility risk management consultant firm, to conduct this assessment. The assessment established a clear outline of the practices […]