13C - Next phase of partnership building: Cross-institutionally operated virtual exchange programs (60mins)
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C
| Thursday, March 16, 2023 |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
| 110C |
Details
A lesson learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic for sustainability is to build a resilient community to ensure continuity of international education. Strong partnerships among HE institutions across countries, regions, and stakeholders from different private and public sector industries bring about more inclusive and impactful pedagogies for traditional and non-traditional learners. In this panel, speakers from different areas with different key positions share their views and actions implemented during the pandemic to illustrate this point in argument. Sajjad Pourmid, Don Bysouth, and Rob Kuipers from Kansai University discuss an initiative in the Institute for Innovative Global Education called the Japan Multilateral COIL Project as a new COIL model that is jointly owned and implemented by Japan Virtual Campus and multiple universities worldwide. Erwin M. Faller from San Pedro College, Philippines portrays an overview of their virtual exchange initiative, The Global Classroom, embedded in the academic ecosystem since 2020 to strengthen cross-institutional collaborations. Lastly, Chelsey Laird from UMAP (University Mobility in Asia and Pacific) international secretariat discusses a consortium approach to collaborate cross-institutionally to bring new international programs to various student populations beyond border limits. All three cases share a cross-institutional approach with a de-centralized mindset to further strengthen international education endeavours.
Learning Objectives:
The audience will learn about
● how the cross-institutionally operated J-MCP program has contributed to sustainability and inclusivity in international education through redefining the scope and ownership of COIL programs.
● how the Global Classroom initiative has strengthened cross-institutional ties in higher education in the Philippines.
● how UMAP’s consortium approach to cross-institutional collaborations has made it possible for different student populations to gain international exposure while redefining the national border constraints.
Target Audience:
Those who are decision makers in establishing international university partnerships, such as SIOs, heads of department, supporting IROs in various liaison divisions in HEI, general faculty members.
Target Audience Level:
Intermediate. Advanced
Presenter(s)
Ms Chelsey Laird
Director
UMAP International Secretariat, Canada
Next phase of partnership building: Cross-institutionally operated virtual exchange programs
11:15 AM - 12:15 PMBiography
Chelsey is the Director for the UMAP International Secretariat. She has worked in the international education field for over 10 years working in government and higher education institutions in Canada. She facilitates the delivery of student mobility and capacity building for Faculty and staff at UMAP member institutions across Asia and the Pacific.
Dr Sajjad Pouromid
Assistant Professor
Kansai University, Japan
Next phase of partnership building: Cross-institutionally operated virtual exchange programs
11:15 AM - 12:15 PMBiography
Sajjad Pouromid holds a Ph.D. in International Education and his research interests include ethnomethodological and conversation analytic studies of social interaction with a focus on interactions taking place in technology-mediated learning environments. He is also interested in promoting internationalization in higher education through collaborative online international learning (COIL) and the use of ICT tools.
Chairperson
Sajjad Pouromid
Assistant Professor
Kansai University, Japan
