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Knowledge to Action Session

Online Global Learning

What’s Next? How to Continue Scaling COIL at Your Institution

Thursday, March 20, 2025
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM US EST
Location: Dominion South, 2nd floor

    Session Leader(s)

  • JL

    John S. Lucas

    President and CEO
    ISEP
    Arlington, Virginia, United States

    • Presenter(s)

  • Mariam Raza

    Associate Director, Global Initiatives and Partnership Development
    Conestoga College
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    Slides

  • Gayathri Banavara

    Assistant Professor and Dept Head
    Community College of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) programs often begin with a small group of professors within an institution. However, expanding COIL initiatives across various departments and faculties presents significant challenges. In this session, we’ll explore strategies to overcome barriers and facilitate the widespread adoption of COIL / virtual exchange. Participants will learn from three different organizations, gaining insights into effective approaches for scaling COIL programs.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding Institutional Barriers: Participants will gain insights into common challenges faced by institutions when expanding COIL programs beyond initial pilot phases. They’ll explore strategies to identify and address these barriers effectively.
  • Best Practices for Faculty Engagement: Attendees will learn about successful approaches for engaging faculty members from diverse disciplines in COIL initiatives. This includes fostering collaboration, providing incentives, and promoting cross-departmental participation.
  • Developing Support Structures: The session will highlight practical steps to create institutional support structures for COIL programs. Participants will explore how to establish dedicated teams, allocate resources, and provide ongoing professional development.
  • Measuring Impact and Success: Participants will discover methods for assessing the impact of COIL virtual exchange at an institutional level. This includes evaluating student outcomes, faculty satisfaction, and overall program effectiveness.