Global Advocacy Certificate Program: Foundations Of Global Advocacy Fall 2019

Global Advocacy Certificate Program 2019-2020 — Become a Global Advocate

The Global Advocacy Certificate Program (GACP) is for ASU faculty and staff who wish to cultivate a globally-minded campus. By attending a series of workshops, participants will broaden their awareness of intercultural topics and learn specific strategies for supporting international students and scholars in the classroom and workplace and promoting a more diverse community for all. 

To earn a certificate as a Global Advocate, participants must register for and attend the Foundations of Global Advocacy core course plus at least three elective courses during an academic year. All courses are free of charge and fill on a first-come, first-served basis.

Facilitators*:

Renee Bhatti-Klug, Senior University International Educator

Jennifer Malerich, Executive Director, Academic and Global Engagement

Description: This introductory session will familiarize participants with the GACP by offering an overview of ASU’s international population and its vision for and efforts in internationalization, facilitating activities to allow people to determine their worldviews and build Cultural Intelligence (CQ), and providing strategies for advocating for and engaging students. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding and developing a culture of intersectionality and global citizenship. 

Participants of this session will be able to:

• Identify the purpose of the GACP and understand how to work more effectively with ASU’s international population
• Articulate an overview of the international students and scholars at ASU
• Recognize students’ cultural adjustment and assist in their academic and cultural transitions
• Engage in developing ASU’s participation in intersectionality and global citizenship

 *Facilitators are subject to change