International Network Track

International Track UPCEA members are well positioned to help their institutions reach beyond borders that once limited access to education. Innovative models of delivery, building collaborative partnerships, and a focus on linking economic and learning opportunities, positions institutions for 21st century success. Indeed, today’s higher education institutions are looking to the future with a global perspective, seeing potential learners all over the world. Many UPCEA institutions are also actively engaged in the development and implementation of branch campuses or programs that cross national borders, hosting international delegations or forming international partnerships for professional education delivery. This dynamic environment sets the perfect background for innovative and unique sessions and presentation formats that collectively pave the pathway for the future of international higher education and symbolize educational access beyond borders.

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International Sessions

Wednesday, March 22

3:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions I
	Global Learning and the Future of Work: Micro-credentialing in Global Education Fairchild \| International \| Strategic \| Faculty Higher education is facing a growing demand for alternative pathways to careers and stackable training options that capture, recognize, and validate learning outcomes. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated these innovations and micro-credentials may define the trajectory of global education. This session will explore the intersections of global education, micro-credentials, and the future of work. Breeda McGrath, Chicago School of Professional Psychology Andrea Custodi, CAPA Moderator: Amy Heitzman, UPCEA
4:15 PM	Concurrent Sessions II
	International 101: Establishing and Nurturing Partnerships Jefferson East \| International \| Foundational \| Diversity & Inclusion International 101 - Establishing and Nurturing Partnerships is a conversation that will be held to support individuals and programs who are interested in establishing and nurturing partnerships with schools and organizations internationally. These professional learning networks will provide benefits to local schools and universities while providing experiences for your learners to establish connections and discover how much more similar that diverse we are across international borders. Tony Pellegrini, Southern Utah University Moderator: Johanna Prado, William Patterson University
5:15 PM	UPCEA Hosts University Networks and International Associations Meeting (Cardozo)
	UPCEA will host a meeting of representatives from international peer organizations in the professional, continuing, and online space who are in attendance at the UPCEA Annual Conference, for purposes of camaraderie and networking.

Thursday, March 23

9:30 AM	Concurrent Sessions IV and Research Roundtables
	Using the UN SDGs as a Pedagogical Framework from Faculty and Staff to Student Curriculum Development Fairchild \| International \| Applied The purpose of this session is to learn how Rollins College is using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as framework for program development. In collaboration with faculty and staff, the SDGs have been used to reimagine how the college serves adult learners through a series of workshops and seminars. The SDG framework has been instrumental in furthering Rollins’ mission to develop global citizens and responsible leaders, especially in how it impacts the future workplace to better serve underrepresented communities. Robert Sanders, Rollins College Doragnes Bradshaw, Rollins College Moderator: Erica Bova, Northwestern University
12:15 PM	Lunch Pickup for Network Meetings
12:30 PM	Network Lunch Meetings: Spotlight Sessions and Awards
	International Network Award Presentation \| UPCEA International Program of Excellence Award Presentation Spotlight Session \| Emerging International Markets: Access, Admissions and Retention Frameworks Lincoln West \| International \| Steve Mulligan, Study Portals Elizabeth Valencia-Borgert, St. Cloud State University Patty Milner, University of Arkansas Moderator: Isaac Garcia-Sitton, Toronto Metropolitan University
2:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions V
	Launching Online Short Courses: Lessons Learned on Program Strategy, Market Readiness, and Enrollment Trends Fairchild \| International \| Strategic \| Faculty In early 2021, the University of Cambridge launched a new portfolio of online short courses under the brand Cambridge Advance Online, enabling global professionals to earn a certificate from one of the world’s leading universities in only 6-8 weeks. This presentation will cover lessons learned since launch, including approaches for refining program strategy, collaborating with faculty, assessing markets for media campaigns, refining the organizational chart, and meeting ambitious enrollment goals. Derrick Mabbott, The University of Cambridge Daniel Bean, The University of Cambridge Suzan Brinker, Viv Higher Education Moderator: Marla Mazer, Toronto Metropolitan University
3:30 PM	Concurrent Sessions VI
	Emerging Realities for International Continuing Education: Balancing Global Missions and Local Responsibilities Monroe \| International \| Strategic \| Policy This panel draws upon case studies from leading institutions working on global programs while, at the same time, endeavoring to serve local communities. How is that balance struck and what are ways to assess the costs versus benefits? James Ketterer, American University in Cairo Carola Weil, McGill University William Lee, Hong Kong University Nancy Coleman, Harvard University James Gazzard, Cambridge University Simon Bell Melbourne, School of Professional and Continuing Education (MSPACE) Moderator: Desiree Young, ThriveDX

Friday, March 24

10:00 AM

Concurrent Sessions VII

Cultural Competence, First Gen Students, and Study Abroad for Changing Times in Higher Education
Monroe | International | Foundational |
This presentation will examine the changing field of study abroad to center the focus on developing intercultural competencies, increasing access to non-traditional students, and broadening the scope of study abroad learning to include global market needs. We will discuss current issues facing the field by highlighting the increased range of Study Abroad/International Education options now on offer. As higher education strives to address the experiences, expectations, and needs of First Generation students, diverse, online, and international students, study abroad programming is also pivoting to maintain its significance and demonstrate its relevance.

Breeda McGrath, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Crystal Marull, University of Florida

Moderator: Natalie del Sol, Florida International University