2C - Multiplying the Social Sustainability Impact of Short-term programs (STPs) (60mins)
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| Tuesday, March 14, 2023 |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM |
| 110C |
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Education is at the heart of Sustainability!
Based on two study weeks of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business in Switzerland at Mahidol University – MUIC in Thailand and University of the Fraser Valley in Canada, we illustrate how intercultural competence supports participants in gaining awareness of the perception of sustainability and which pillars of sustainability matter most in different cultures.
This session includes reflections on the various levels of possible partnership involvement in offering a short-term study program (STP) and concrete ways of helping students transfer their learned awareness of the sustainability dimensions to the work world as well as privately. The presenters discuss their experiences with both onsite and blended intensive programs (BIPs).
The presenters use a duoethnographic approach to concretely illustrate what leads to a successful and sustainable partnership on STPs in the Asia-Pacific region and in Lucerne and how to overcome challenges.
The following 4 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be reflected upon during the session as the speakers link practice with theory.
GOAL 4: Quality Education
GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Learning Objectives:
• Gain knowledge on partnership involvement in offering short-term study programs (STPs) in business and how to acquire STP partners.
• Reflect on the impact of the participants’ shared learnings as well as the challenges with both onsite STPs and blended intensive programs (BIPs) in and for the Asia-Pacific region.
• Understand how intercultural competence supports participants in gaining awareness of the perception of sustainability and which pillars of sustainability matter most in different cultures.
Target Audience:
Target Audience: International Week Leaders and Staff, Exchange Program Advisors, International Office, Lecturers
Area of Interest: STPs, SDG, Interculturality, International, BIPs
Target Audience Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Presenter(s)
Prof Jillaine Farrar
Professor & Head of Program
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - Business, Switzerland
Multiplying the Social Sustainability Impact of Short-term programs (STPs)
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Jillaine is a lecturer, Head Exchange Program in the international office, and Co-Head CAS Leading Global Teams and Projects at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences & Arts-Business. She is also VP SIETAR Switzerland, President ICP European University Network, and Assoc. Editor of the Swiss j. intercult. educ. train. res.
Prof Mary Gene Saudelli
Associate Dean & Professor
University of The Fraser Valley, Canada
Multiplying the Social Sustainability Impact of Short-term programs (STPs)
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Mary Gene, PhD, has specialized in learning and teaching in higher education and international education. Her research is primarily in the Scholarship of Teaching and international higher education. She has taught in Canada, Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, and Turkey. She has been awarded numerous research grants.
Assoc Prof Dr Claus Schreier
Assistant Dean for Research and Academic Services
Mahidol University International College
Multiplying the Social Sustainability Impact of Short-term programs (STPs)
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Claus earned his doctorate in 2001 from the European Business School, Germany. Today, Claus is a full-time lecturer for the major International Business and a lecturer for International Strategy at Mahidol University International College (MUIC) and an adjunct professor at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Assoc Prof Nuntana Udomkit
Lecturer
Mahidol University International College
Multiplying the Social Sustainability Impact of Short-term programs (STPs)
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Nuntana earned her Ph.D. in Economics and International Development from the University of Bath, UK., MA. in Economy and Society from Lancaster University, UK., BA. in Public Administration from Chiang Mai University, Thailand, Certificate in Foreign Trade Development from Kobe University, Japan, LL.B and Certificate in International Trade Law from Thammasat University, Thailand.
Chairperson
Claus Schreier
Assistant Dean for Research and Academic Services
Mahidol University International College
