About this course
This course presents an overview of the fundamentals of social responsibility within international higher education. It is aimed at international education professionals with limited experience in this functional area. Using a range of self-paced individual and interactive learning activities, this online asynchronous course introduces learners to some of the core concepts and the key practical aspects linked to social responsibility within the international higher education field. This course will be available for purchase in March 2025.
Course units
Unit 1: Introduction to global citizenship
Curious to learn more about what the term ‘global citizenship’ exactly refers to and why it is important in an international higher education context? Dive into this course which provides an introduction to global citizenship, led by our Subject Matter Expert Tamara Lewis (Scientific Researcher Global Citizenship, the Netherlands). You will learn about what is covered by the term ‘global citizenship’, global citizenship through the years, the roles of important stakeholders and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) as a way of developing global citizenship skills.
Tamara Lewis
Tamara Lewis is a researcher and teacher trainer at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands. She conducts research on topics that intersect International Human Rights Law and global citizenship. She is interested in how to decolonise the way in which both topics are researched and taught at universities and schools of applied sciences.
Tamara holds a PhD from Maastricht University. Her most recent publications have discussed how to responsibly incorporate generative artificial intelligence in researching themes related to decolonial accounts of human rights.
Unit 2: Introduction to diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important terms within IHE. But how to implement them in our work, and where do you get started? Join our Subject Matter Expert Stella Saliari (Independent Consultant, Greece), and guest speaker Martin Bogdan (Policy and Project Coordinator, Academic Cooperation Association (ACA), Belgium) as they guide you through this interesting topic. What exactly is covered by the terms ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’? What is meant by terms such as intersectionality, decolonisation and indigenisation? And how to place diversity, equity and inclusion in international higher education curricula?
Stella Saliari
Stella Saliari is a feminist researcher and social justice consultant who works with institutions striving to achieve intersectional justice. She collaborates with organisations in higher education and the not-for-profit sector, presenting and researching topics such as Eurocentrism and knowledge production, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in international education, the politics of positionality and holistic and flexible resourcing. She also curates and moderates events ranging from discussions on inclusion and diversity in the Erasmus+ programme to training sessions on feminist knowledge production and non-hierarchical classrooms.
She holds an Master's degree in Middle East Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London, UK and an Master's degree in Gender Studies from Utrecht University, the Netherlands.
Since 2024, Stella has been a member of the EAIE Thematic Committee Social responsibility.
Martin Bogdan
Martin Bogdan first started working for ACA in 2019. He coordinates ACA’s several projects on inclusion and societal engagement, as well as the capacity-building training series Inclusion ACAdemy for HEIs and NAs.
He is also the co-chair of ACA’s Thematic Peer Group "Widening Inclusion in Higher Education", which is discussing the management of national and European funding to increase participation of underrepresented groups in international higher education. Before ACA, Martin worked in the European Commission, in several NGOs working with open access policies, migrants, arts and media.
Since September 2024, he has been a member of the EAIE Thematic Committee Social responsibility.
Unit 3: Introduction to climate action and environmental sustainability
The climate crisis is here to stay and a topic the IHE sector cannot ignore. But how do you begin tackling this topic as a professional working at an international higher education institution? Subject Matter Expert Margherita Pasquini (Director of Sustainable Partnerships at Alethea Global Consulting Cooperative, Italy) is here to help anyone keen to learn more about climate action, environmental sustainability and making a change. This unit tackles topics such as global climate action targets and initiatives, understanding the impact of IHE on the current climate crisis, what skills are needed to do this work and how to sharpen and sustain good practice.
Margherita Pasquini
Margherita has been in the field of international higher education for 15 years, primarily responsible for university relations management, and short-term programme development at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy).
She's a Certified Professional and Trainer with the Forum on Education Abroad, a NAFSA Trainer Corps member, and has extensive experience in training and public speaking.
She's a passionate advocate for climate action in international higher education and is currently the Europe Chapter President of CANIE, Climate Action Network for International Educators.
She's been collaborating with the EAIE for the past three years for the #TravelwithCANIE initiative, a project that aims at reducing the carbon emissions linked to conference travel. The project has been awarded the PIEoneer Award 2024 for Sustainability International Impact.
This on-demand course will help you with:
- Understanding the meaning and importance of global citizenship in international education.
- Learning how to embed global citizenship principles in education.
- Explaining key terms and concepts relevant to diversity work.
- Understanding the role of IHE in the climate crisis and advocate for sustainable change.
- Enhancing your skills to meet future societal needs as part of the green transition.
- Recognising opportunities for ongoing professional growth and skill development in this field.
Who is it for?
This course is specifically aimed at international education professionals with limited experience in areas such as global citizenship, diversity, equity and inclusion and sustainability who are keen to learn more. This course will introduce you to both the core concepts and key practical aspects to ensure success with the help of an expert within this topic area.
Showcase your skills with digital badges
Earn a digital badge and showcase your verified skills for real-time recognition. Complete Introduction to social responsibility to start your learning journey and collect more badges at foundational, core, deep dive and expert levels!