Name
Leveraging UMAP to Support Under-Represented Students in Study Abroad
Date
Monday, June 24, 2024
Time
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM (PDT)
Description

This session profiles how Canadian members of University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) have utilized the UMAP network to meet strategic goals and to support and increase under-represented students’ participation in study abroad programs. UMAP, a student mobility consortium currently based at Vancouver Community College, offers programming to support networking, faculty/staff development, partnership development, and increased virtual and in-person mobility opportunities across the UMAP network of 200+ active member institutions throughout the Asia Pacific region. With funding from Global Affairs Canada through 2025, the UMAP Canada Scholarship program is also available to support mobility initiatives of UMAP Canada members institutions. This session will provide snapshots of how three Canadian UMAP members, North Island College, Okanagan College, and Vancouver Community College have leveraged UMAP programming and resources to meet their strategic priorities and increase the participation of under-represented students in study abroad.

Learning Outcomes
  • Participants will develop an understanding of the types of resources and support available through the UMAP Network
  • Participants will learn about specific case studies where Canadian HEIs successfully utilized UMAP resources to meet strategic goals
  • Participants will explore different models and programs for engaging under-represented students in education abroad opportunities
Chelsey Laird Jennifer Gossen Sakura Hirata Romana Pasca
Session Streams
3. Global Education and Study Abroad, 4. Strategic Partnerships