Global learning is part of today’s conversation on higher education, but what does it really mean for students to be “global learners”? A compelling need exists for students to have refined global perspectives through the lens of recent - and evolving - world events that impact their future. How can

Student success is increasingly dependent on the ability to obtain and demonstrate broadly applicable knowledge, skills, and perspectives. Especially now as more students ultimately choose careers beyond their field of study that necessitate interaction with diverse colleagues.

Big data analysis and the expansion of technology into the higher education landscape is transforming the understanding and applications of global learning.

Sound, regular assessment of learning outcomes is a required skill of modern instruction. Defining clear global learning outcomes and regularly assessing if and how students are gaining and demonstrating these knowledge, skills, and perspectives are elemental.

Many institutions integrate global learning into curricula and co-curricular programming with the goal of producing graduates capable of contributing solutions to global problems. However, institutional leaders, faculty, and managers of global learning environments now face mounting anti

Global learning isn't limited to only the humanities. Faculty and students in the sciences, technology, engineering, art, math, and design disciplines (STEAM'D) are expected to possess global competencies that will prepare them to succeed in their increasingly globalized fields as well.

Foreign language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding should, ideally, go hand in hand. However, foreign language programs do not always successfully incorporate global learning practices into the curriculum and miss the opportunity to help students develop global perspectives. Language

This webinar focuses on building connections on campus and gaining support for internationalization through less-involved units. The presenters also provide valuable information on how to create a global certificate program, and how to engage international students with campus and local community.