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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
RDC Virtual International Experience
Learning is at the heart of RDC and we celebrate that through key values: Community, Excellence, Exploration, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Accountability, which support our most important value, Learning. Our institution understands the benefits of engaging our learners in meaningful intercultural experience to help them build skills required to thrive in an increasingly global society. Through the […]
Catalysts for Global Engagement: advancing deeper and broader student mobility at Queen’s University
This project seeks to build pathways to generate greater engagement with low-income students, students with disabilities and Indigenous students and increase greater prominence of non-traditional countries. The project focused on research to inform enhanced offerings for student exchange, including wrap-around mobility supports and developing short-term global engagement models with an emphasis on COIL.
Increasing Access to International Experiences at Portage College
The project included a survey of students, faculty, and management at Portage College. This survey was used to measure experience and interest in international travel experiences. It also looked at barriers associated with international travel. A guideline, application form and check sheet were also created as wrap-around documents. Work was completed to create a funder […]
Indigenous Study Abroad Collaborative Framework ISACF
Under the guidance of our Indigenous partner, Musqueam, we take an Indigenous-led approach to relationship building and outbound program development. Building on an existing relationship between Musqueam and Ngapuhi (New Zealand), our project explores how PSI’s can support global Indigenous relations, culture and protocol as an act of reconciliation. An objective of the Pilot Project […]
Building Indigenous Community Relationships to Further Education Abroad – Students Connecting – Students within Indigeneous Communities
The Indigenous Study Abroad Collaborative Framework (ISACF) is a collaboration between Langara College located on the unceded and traditional territory of the Musqueam people, Douglas College located on the unceded and traditional territory of the QayQayt and Kwikwetlem First Nations, and the University of the Fraser Valley located on the unceded territory of the Stó:lō […]
Indigenous Student Mobility Capacity Building Pilot Program
The goal of the Indigenous Student Mobility Capacity Building Pilot Program is to provide Indigenous students access to innovative and culturally-relevant resources, support services, and materials needed to participate in international mobility opportunities. Implementing this pilot program will identify and address barriers to participation, thereby providing greater access for Indigenous students to take part in […]