Presenter: David C. Prejsnar

Audience: Faculty Staff, Administrators

In-Person: Bonnell, BR-24

Learning Goals

Participants will:

• Learn about the College's Center for International Understanding, and share ideas on international education and global diversity at the College 

• Hear from faculty who have developed COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) course modules in partnership with South Asian and Southeast Asian universities

 • Share ideas for the fall 2025 International Education Week (Nov. 17-21, 2025) and the spring 2026 International Festival (April 2026)

Seminar Description

Learn about exciting international initiatives at the College and share your ideas for continuing to globalize the campus! The Center for International Understanding is one of three "Centers of Excellence" at the College. The objectives of the Center include engaging faculty in research on and integration of international material into the curriculum, supporting student global learning, building partnerships that support global learning and understanding, and supporting cocurricular activities that engage students in international learning. This session will provide information on opportunities for faculty to engage in faculty and curriculum development opportunities across academic pathways during 2025-2026. You will hear from a range of faculty who will be using COIL to teach in partnership with universities in India and the Philippines (and about on-going opportunities through the South Asia Center at the University of Pennsylvania.) The session will also share information and solicit ideas for events for International Education Week (Nov. 17-21, 2025) and the International Festival (April 2026.) All faculty, staff and administrators are invited. Please come and share your questions, ideas, and suggestions!