About the Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Global Education Summit
About the MSI Global Education Summit
Diversity Abroad has hosted the MSI Global Education Summit for the past three years to enhance the institutional capacity of MSIs to integrate international education efforts into the current campus climate.
In 2020, there will not be an MSI Global Education Summit. Rather, the annual Diversity Abroad Conference will have several sessions addressing international education capacity-building efforts at MSIs.
The next MSI Global Education Summit will be held in 2021. Sign up here to receive updates.
MSI Fireside Chat Registration
The MSI Fireside Chat & Reception is included with the Community College Global Education Forum. If you would like to attend the chat and do not plan to register for any other Diversity Abroad Conference events, please contact us at conference@diversityabroad.org to register.
SUMMIT GOALS
Create a community of international education professionals from Minority Serving Institutions
Connect participants with the resources and tools needed to develop or enhance the effectiveness of their international education office and build capacity to increase global mobility of their students
To inspire participants to be active advocates for international education on their campuses
Presidents, Provosts, Deans, and other administrators from Minority Serving Institutions
Individuals at Minority Serving Institutions who lead or are interested in leading education abroad programs
International education and staff in student support services from Minority Serving Institutions
Agencies and organizations who are interested in collaborating with Minority Serving Institutions on internationalization efforts
As international education becomes more ingrained into the fabric of higher education, many Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are engaged in innovative activities to ensure their students have the skills and knowledge to be successful in the global market. The summit will explore innovative practices, research, program models and current trends from colleagues at MSIs or those who partner with MSIs on inbound and outbound international education.
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Diversity Abroad Conference Registration Open
Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
MSI Global Education Networking Reception
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments available as you network with colleagues at MSIs or those who are interested in partnering with MSIs.
7:30–8:00am
Rejuvenate with a light continental breakfast with opportunities to engage colleagues on emerging and relevant issues related to global education and Minority Serving Institutions.
Welcome to the Summit & Introductions
Goal of the Summit: During the 2019 MSI Global Education Summit, participants will have an opportunity to learn about and create tailored action plans for identifying and applying for funding and establishing campus collaborations at their respective Minority-Serving Institutions. Participants will also have an opportunity to share their institutional challenges and targeted areas for growth during several panel presentations and workshops. The sessions will include presentations presentation on grant and fundraising opportunities to support internationalization efforts.
Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder - Diversity Abroad
Jewell Winn, Ph.D, Executive Director & Chief Diversity Officer - Tennessee State University
Federal Funding Initiatives Panel
This interactive, moderated panel presentation and discussion will feature executive leaders from the White House Initiative on HBCUs and other federal agencies who will share key insights and practices for campus internationalization in relation to identifying and applying for federal funding in order to grow global education programs at MSIs. The discussion will conclude with a presentation on grant funding and fundraising opportunities to support internationalization efforts. Participants will have an opportunity to network with panelists and ask targeted questions regarding funding opportunities for MSIs.
Facilitators:
Jewell Winn, Ph.D, Executive Director & Chief Diversity Officer -Tennessee State University
Nicole Barone, MSI Engagement Fellow - Diversity Abroad
Arthur McMahan, Ph.D: White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, U.S. Department of Education
David Levin: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State
9:45–10:45am
Institutional Perspectives: Strategies for Securing Funding for Global Programs at Minority Serving Institutions
This interactive, moderated panel presentation and discussion will feature Senior International Officers and institutional leaders from a wide range of MSIs who will share key insights and practices for campus internationalization in relation to the process for identifying and applying for federal funding and grants in order to grow global education programs at MSIs.
Jewell Winn, Ph.D, Executive Director & Chief Diversity Officer -Tennessee
Evie M. Myers, J.D.Special Advisor to the President, Office of International Programs - Prairie View A&M University
Dr. Sukant Misra, Vice Provost of International Affairs - Texas Tech University
Dr. Daisy Rodriguez Patel, Associate Director for Global Engagement - Pima Community College
10:45–11:00am Coffee/Tea Break
11:00–12:15pm Concurrent Sessions
Participants will select from one of the two thematic areas related to campus internationalization at MSIs: locating and applying for federal funding for emerging global education programs or leveraging campus & external partnerships for established global education programs.
Securing Funding for Emerging Global Programs at MSIs
This skill-building workshop is specifically designed to provide attendees with opportunities to actively engage in dialogue and activities with representatives from other MSIs. Participants will develop the knowledge and resources necessary to apply for and secure federal funding in order to grow study abroad programs at Minority-Serving Institutions. Facilitators will guide participants through a series of reflective activities and group discussions, fostering the cross-pollination of ideas towards the development of an individualized action plan for each attendee.
Facilitator:
Arthur McMahan, PhD: White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, U.S. Department of Education
Reagan Ribordy, Director of International Programs - Texas Tech University
Identifying and Leveraging Campus & External Partnerships for Established Global Programs at MSIs
This workshop will provide participants with opportunities to critically engage with colleagues and experts in identifying strategic collaborative approaches for addressing current and emerging challenges in global education at Minority-Serving Institutions. Participants will walk away with the tools necessary to begin establishing collaborative relationships with departments on their campus and with external stakeholders.
Facilitators will foster group discussions and share best practices and effective strategies for establishing and leveraging campus and external partnerships and collaborations. Using an adapted version of the AIDE Roadmap template for campus collaboration as a framework, facilitators will guide participants through a series of reflective activities and group discussions towards the development of an individualized action plan for each attendee.
Marcus A. King, International Student Advisor II, Office of International Programs - Prairie View A&M University
Dr. Daisy Rodriguez Patel, Associate Director for Global Engagement -Pima Community College
12:30–12:45pm
Learn about how you can remain engaged in future professional development opportunities and resources to support your work at MSIs.
RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP
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Virginia State University - President
Florida International University - Associate Dean for International Affairs for the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of the Health Care Network
Florida International University - Executive Director of the Office of Global Learning Initiatives
Spelman College - Associate Provost for Global Education
University of Hawaii – Windward Community College - Dean of Academic Affairs
ENVOY SPONSOR
Rokhaya Fall
The Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Evie Morrison Myers
Laura Boudon
Ezequiel Peña
Our Lady of the Lake University
Marylise Caussinus
Please contact us with any conference-related questions or comments at conference@diversityabroad.org or 510-982-0635 ext 707
FUNDING PARTICIPATION
Minority serving institutions who have access to resources, such as Title III and Title V, to support and encourage meaningful faculty/staff development activities should consider sending representatives to participate in this important summit.
Diversity Abroad recognizes the fiscal challenges that may inhibit colleagues to participate in the 2018 Minority Serving Institution Global Education Summit. We stand committed to supporting MSIs in their efforts to build capacity for study abroad and comprehensive internationalization and are pleased to offer the following travel grants to encourage attendance:
A $200 travel grant for 2 attendees
A $400 travel grant for 4 attendees, etc.
An MSI Travel Grant Request will only be considered once all members of the group have registered for the MSI Global Education Summit. The deadline for submitting travel grants is December 1, 2017.