Building Sustainable Bridges with Faculty

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

4:30 PM – 5:20 PM MDT

Location: Room 702/704

Sustainable international education programs require collaboration between faculty and staff. This session provides attendees with a framework for assessing the state of these relationships at their institution and offers strategies for building and sustaining better interactions. Presenters, faculty, and administrators offer examples of what works and what does not.

Learning Objectives:

Analyze the roles of faculty and staff in the political and hierarchical climate of one’s institution.
Assess communication strategies and processes for faculty interaction.
Develop strategies for effective and goal-oriented advocacy with faculty.
Discuss strategies for crafting empathy-centered messages to faculty.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Patricia Sagasti Suppes, PhD

Director Of Global Education
Hartwick College

Presenter(s)

Mary E. de Gendre

Associate Dean, Director Of Academic Partnerships
ESCE
Kira Espiritu, PhD

Assistant Provost For Intl Affairs & Director, International Studies Abroad
University of San Diego
Todd Lee Goen

Director of International Programs & Senior International Officer
Virginia Military Institute