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Building Fresh Alliances at UMTC: Learning Abroad Network Initiative

Explore the transformation of the Education Abroad Network at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, fostering new collaborations across departments and duties to enhance global learning opportunities. Discover how the Learning Abroad Center Advisory Committee drives strategic oversight, encourages interdisciplinary participation, and promotes student leadership development through organic leadership. Share ideas, shape agendas, and engage with the evolving network to enrich educational experiences.

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Building Fresh Alliances at UMTC: Learning Abroad Network Initiative

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  1. Crossing Colleges, Departments, and Duties:Creating Fresh Alliances around Common Interests BROOK BLAHNIK – LAC REBECCA DOSCH BROWN – CEHD KIM HINDBJORGEN – LAC CINDY PAVLOWSKI – CEHD MEAGHAN STEIN – CBS ELLEN SUNSHINE - CLA

  2. Learning Abroad Center Advisory Committee (LACAC) charged to actively and more strategically focus on program and curriculum oversight and review • LACAC size reduced to respond quickly to issues • New UMTC Education Abroad Network formed in April 2010 • Developed to better serve the evolution of education abroad at the U of M • Convened by the LAC but agenda open to issues and topics identified by group Formation of EAN

  3. Formation of EAN • Gives EAN Advisory group members an opportunity to share interests with colleagues, present information in staff meetings, continue promoting learning abroad • It encourages people from all areas to attend workshops on the topic (faculty, staff who are not student services, library staff, etc.) • Currently focused on TC campus

  4. Meet in May to determine workshop topics for next fall • Communication • EAN-specific email address • EAN information on LAC website • http://umabroad.umn.edu/professionals/faculty/education-abroad-network.php  • Please share ideas/topics for future EAN meetings with any  • of us, or use our website! Next Steps for EAN

  5. Meetings once per month Reasonable agenda FUN and energy Honoring other people’s skills and personalities Having a “champion” Organic leadership Not hierarchical Staff time commitment Advisory group currently involves only Student Services staff Lessons Learned – EAN Advisory Group

  6. Two events per year Prioritize face-to-face meetings over technology Reasonable agenda Stretching a small budget Event content determined by presenters Audience input on topics Evaluation/adaptation Topics attracted diverse audience of staff, faculty, and students Too much talking, not enough audience participation Giving students a voice and a chance to develop leadership Lessons Learned – Event Planning

  7. Where do you focus your energy? • At work? • Outside of work? • Think about action items • Share your ideas! Audience Reflection

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