Employability, Engagement and Experience (3E): Preparing our students for the future
Four units at the University of Victoria dedicated to cooperative education, Asia-Pacific initiatives, Indigenous research and community-led engagement, and development studies have come together to offer innovative student mobility opportunities in the Global South. We do so by leveraging established partnerships and years of wrap-around programming in Asia and Africa to provide 64 students (90% […]
Global Platforms Project
The Global Platforms Project aims to increase access to innovative global mobility opportunities for Canadian post-secondary students through a tiered system of accessible initiatives. Students can choose to participate in one or both virtual and physical mobility platforms: Global Classrooms and the Global Learning Case Competition. This project aims to connect up to 200 students […]
Building Global Competencies
UFV’s “Building Global Competencies” project aims to equip students with the necessary skills and applied experiences to engage richly with the global world, while simultaneously acquiring invaluable cross-cultural communication and hands-on opportunities to learn from diverse cultures and settings. Further, the Project will address inequality and advocate for student representation from those with Indigenous backgrounds, […]
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: Outbound student experiential learning opportunities in agriculture and horticulture
Our program will increase the capacity of outbound Canadian undergraduate students trained through experiential, engaged learning in agriculture and horticulture. Through collaborative learning projects using virtual and physical (short, medium, long term) mobility approaches, students will gain important knowledge and skills in these faculty-guided degree credited courses. The projects build on our existing successful collaborations […]
Nation to Nation: Building Indigenous Knowledge Across International Borders
In its first effort to work collaboratively on an education abroad activity, member institutions of the Maple League mount an opportunity for Indigenous students to participate in an international experience together. The international offices of Acadia University, Bishop’s University, Mount Allison University and St. Francis Xavier University work together to initiate a short-term study abroad […]
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 […]
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, […]
Global Justice and Change Program
The Global Justice and Change program invites low-income students to explore global issues while developing their problem-solving, communication and intercultural skills. Students enrolled in the program will select a course offered in the Spring/Summer: a study tour to Latin America & the Carribean, a study tour to Southeast Asia or a virtual collaborative project with […]
Momentum for Mobility: Global Pathways for Inclusion
Spanning faculty-wide initiatives Momentum for Mobility: Global Pathways align credit bearing opportunities in target countries with a specific emphasis on physical mobility. Queen’s University seeks to leverage existing mobility programs for expansion and create dynamic new offerings in undergraduate research, STEM:inA Abroad, 1Million Teachers and enhancements to the Global Health & Disability curriculum. All efforts […]
COIL Studio & Professional Experience Program
OCAD U International builds and delivers Collaborative Online International Learning and COIL + (COIL with a experiential learning travel component) programs, providing enhanced student access to international experiences. The unique COIL Studio + Professional Experience program combines OCAD University’s strengths in studio-based, active learning with opportunities to build global networks, experiences and competencies in creative […]