Education Abroad (EA)

Sessions

Partnering With Education Abroad Providers to Move Diversity Initiatives Forward

In an era of shrinking budgets and increasing demands, partnering with program providers is a smart way to move strategic diversity initiatives forward. This session explores how institutions and providers can join forces to amplify diversity and inclusion initiatives in education abroad.

Learning Objectives:

• Define what diversity and inclusion means to your organization.
• Consider ideas for provider/institution partners at your organization to amplify diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Identify specific projects and initiatives to collaborate with providers, moving diversity initiatives forward.

Chair and Presenter(s)

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  Mandy Reinig

  Director of the Study Away Program
  Virginia Wesleyan University

Presenter(s)

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  Gretchen Cook-Anderson

  Director, Diversity Recruiting & Advising
  IES Abroad - Institute for the International Education of Students
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  Maraina Montgomery

  Program Manager, Study Abroad
  Howard University, Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center
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  Malaika Serrano

  Associate Vice President, University Partnerships
  International Studies Abroad