Circumpolar Studies
Trent University offers an online Circumpolar Studies (CS) Diploma and is developing a CS Institute to encourage new program development among post-secondary institutions. This project focus is to build a COIL virtual exchange framework that guides further developments and the implementation of a scalable COIL program.
Global Learning for All – COIL
With disruption comes the need to innovate. Using the innovation fund, 17 Seneca faculty and 16 faculty from partner schools around the world were trained on an innovative virtual mobility model called COIL: Collaborative Online International Learning. The training led to the creation of 16 virtual collaborations across various disciplines, which will be implemented in […]
Virtual laboratory for learning languages and cultures
The virtual laboratory for learning languages and cultures consists of pairing Université de Moncton students enrolled in Spanish II and IV courses in the winter 2021 session with students from Spanish-speaking partner universities in Mexico and Spain who are enrolled in French courses. The project objective is to enable students at participating institutions to communicate […]
Developing Global Education Opportunities in Degree Breadth Curriculum at Sheridan College
This project initiated the development of a sustainable, accessible international education program within Sheridan College’s cross-college liberal arts elective curriculum and built capacity for further adoption of the method across the college. Using COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning), curricular partnerships were formed with international institutions by pairing pilot courses from Sheridan’s Degree Breadth Elective pool, […]
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and internationalization: building the foundation for equitable access to outbound mobility experiences
The project consists of establishing a portrait of obstacles to student mobility for students in the target groups, with an emphasis on students with disabilities and Indigenous students, using a variety of methods such as a literature review, focus groups, and a detailed and innovative analysis of our administrative data that examines the intersection between […]
Expanding access to global learning opportunities – an equity-based, student-centred re-design
This project was focused on expanding access to global learning opportunities, particularly for equity-deserving groups. It involved a review of existing communications and provided recommended marketing principles to adopt based on best practices in inclusive study abroad marketing. It also involved the development of both passive advising content and resources surrounding preparing to go abroad […]
Mobilizing the university community to increase international mobility
The project focuses on resolving systemic obstacles to mobility from 3 distinct angles: 1) training a group of “force multipliers” in intercultural skills to act as channels of influence and openness to the international community in their interactions with colleagues and students; 2) training trainers with a mission to facilitate intercultural development throughout our university […]
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 […]
St. Thomas Outbound Mobility Infrastructure
St. Thomas University has engaged consultants and experts to provide capacity building support through the enhancement of our outbound mobility infrastructure. The three main areas of work included: (1) Increase student mobility capacity by developing student pre-departure and re-entry programming; (2) Increase institutional capacity by developing and testing risk management framework and resources for students, […]
COIL Program Development Consultancy
The CICAN Outbound Mobility Student Pilot Program supported a COIL Program Development Consultancy between SAIT’s Study Abroad office and Jon Rubin of COIL Consulting. COIL Consulting provided strategic direction to help link academics, technology and international programs to support the Study Abroad office in developing innovative and sustainable online global learning experiences for SAIT students […]