2A - Sustaining Student Success in North America and Asia (60mins)
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| Tuesday, March 14, 2023 |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM |
| 110A |
Details
In a world of unprecedented global health crisis and volatile political environments, students from the Asia Pacific and North America are rightfully concerned about studying abroad. On the flip side, North American institutions need to step up their support for international students and their students going abroad to be innovative in their approach to remain competitive and offer meaningful educational experiences to the next generation. In addition, polarizing view points by world leaders have made many people realize how important it is to increase intercultural competency amongst their campus communities to create truly welcoming, supportive environments for all. This session will explore how three different institutions in Canada and the US are ramping up their game to remain competitive in the IE field by exploring sustainable approaches and innovative programs as well as intercultural competency training for their faculty, staff and students. Relevant Sub-Themes: 1. Student experience and well-being. 2. Partnerships and mobility. 4. Student recruitment
Learning Objectives:
1- Innovative and sustainable programs to support and retain students from the Asian Pacific region and for North American students in the Asia Pacific. 2- How to raise intercultural competency amongst our campus communities.
3- Gain knowledge of support structures for international students and those studying abroad.
4- Learn how to prepare students for their time abroad.
Target Audience:
Senior international officers, Admissions, Study abroad, recruitment, student support
Target Audience Level:
Intermediate
Presenter(s)
Mr Sherif Barsoum
Senior Associate VP Global Services
New York University
Sustaining Student Success in North America and Asia
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Sherif is currently the Public Policy Chair on the AIEA Board and presents frequently at NAFSA, AIEA, Diversity Abroad, and APAIE. He has been in the field for 30 years. Enjoys presenting on cross-cultural communications. Sherif has led short-term study abroad programs in several countries including South Africa, Morocco, and Egypt.
Mr Chris Hibbs
Manager of International Partnerships
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Sustaining Student Success in North America and Asia
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Mr. Hibbs has worked in higher education for nearly 20 years in the fields of Marketing & Recruitment, Academic Advising, and Internationalization. Currently focused on managing university-wide institutional partnerships, Mr. Hibbs oversees student mobility, mobility scholarship programs, and delegate relations.
Ms Shinn Ko
Assistant Vice Provost
Emory University
Sustaining Student Success in North America and Asia
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
As Assistant Vice Provost, Shinsaeng (Shinn) Ko leads a team of dedicated professionals who serve Emory’s global community which includes international students, scholars, and hosting departments. Shinn also serves as part of the senior leadership team for the Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives.
Chairperson
Sherif Barsoum
Senior Associate VP Global Services
New York University
