Passepartout is an occasional newsletter of the Center for Global Education and Engagement (CGEE) at 91制片厂. Named after Phileas Fogg's valet Jean Passepartout in Jules Verne's novel Around the World in Eighty Days, our newsletter is your passport to the world of international education at the college.
We鈥檙e excited to announce the launch of the Center for Global Education and Engagement (CGEE), a major milestone in advancing inclusive, transformative global learning at 91制片厂. CGEE brings together the Office of International Education and the Office of International Students to create a unified hub that expands study abroad, strengthens globally themed programming, and provides dedicated support for our international students. As faculty and staff, you gain streamlined access to program development support, curricular resources, and partnership opportunities; and students will benefit from clearer pathways to global experiences, integrated advising, and more equitable access to intercultural learning on campus and abroad.
Guided by our mission to empower 91制片厂鈥檚 community to thrive in an interconnected world, CGEE advances equitable opportunities, intercultural collaboration, and innovative partnerships that help students, faculty, and staff grow as globally minded leaders. The Center envisions 91制片厂 as a national model for accessible global learning鈥攚here every learner can engage responsibly, inclusively, and with purpose. Housed in the Liberal Arts North Division Office, CGEE is led by Dr. Kathleen Gorski, Associate Provost of Curriculum and Instruction, with Dr. Richard Johnson serving as the inaugural Director. Together, they will champion initiatives that integrate global perspectives across the curriculum, elevate student support, and catalyze impactful collaborations on and off campus.
By merging teams and resources, CGEE streamlines processes鈥攆rom study abroad planning and risk management to international student services鈥攔educing duplication and accelerating service delivery. New and continuing roles (including Global Mobility Coordinator, International Student Coordinator, and a forthcoming Global Programs & Administrative Specialist) will enable faster program execution, clearer communication, and one-stop support for faculty proposals, student advising, and cocurricular events. The result: more responsive services, simplified workflows, and greater reach, so we can scale global opportunities while maintaining the personalized guidance our community expects.
Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming announcements about new initiatives, funding opportunities, and ways to get involved. If you have any ideas for us, contact CGEE to collaborate on courses, programs, or partnerships that put global learning into action. And be sure to check out (or better yet, bookmark!) our website: harpercollege.edu/CGEE
The Center for Global Education and Engagement at 91制片厂 is proud to host the 17th Annual International Education Summit, featuring special programming in collaboration with ICISP.
This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淏eyond Borders, Beyond Buzzwords: Results that Resonate in Global Education,鈥� challenges us to move past rhetoric and highlight practices that truly make a difference. We鈥檙e looking for proposals that showcase measurable outcomes, authentic student impact, expanded access, and sustainable global engagement.
Theme tracks for this year鈥檚 Summit include Study Abroad, International Students & Scholars, Technology, International Enrollment, and Internationalization at Home. Submit a proposal to share your strategies, research, and success stories, then join your colleagues committed to advancing meaningful global learning.
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Tentative Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 91制片厂, Wojcik Conference Center
We are still accepting proposals until February 20, 2026 here:
Join our Virtual Exchange Workshops this spring and learn how to design and run meaningful, technology-enabled global learning experiences for your students. In two engaging, hands-on sessions (each approximately two hours), you鈥檒l learn how to connect with international colleagues, design impactful intercultural interactions, and confidently facilitate virtual exchanges from start to finish. We鈥檒l explore Virtual Intercultural Pedagogy (VIP), a flexible, curriculum-based approach that uses accessible technologies like Zoom, Teams, email, and collaborative digital tools to foster intercultural communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and other essential 21st century workforce skills. Whether you鈥檙e new to virtual exchange or ready to deepen an existing partnership, these workshops will equip you with practical strategies, ready-to-use activities, and assessment-aligned designs that seamlessly integrate global learning into your courses.
Sound intriguing? Ready to take the next step? Fill out Interest Form and we鈥檒l get back to you:
This GEC will be a continuation of our fall 2025 GEC (Global Competence in Action: Integrating Global Perspectives into Professional Practice) and provide faculty, staff, and administrators with a more focused academic exploration of the Middle East/Southwest Asia and North Africa (MENA/SWANA) region, including its historical development, cultural diversity, and contemporary social and political challenges. Drawing on the theme of movement and migration as a lens for understanding the region, the program will examine how displacement, coexistence, shared knowledge, and exchange have shaped the region鈥檚 complex historical and cultural landscape and continue to influence our interconnected world today.
Through guided readings, expert-led discussions, and collaborative analysis, participants will engage critically with issues such as colonialism, modernity, and intercultural coexistence across the Maghreb and Mashriq. Participants will develop practical strategies to integrate MENA perspectives into courses, programs, and campus initiatives鈥攆ostering learning environments that promote critical global awareness, intercultural understanding, and inclusive engagement with complex international issues. Faculty participants will also consider implications for global learning and curriculum development across disciplines.
By the end of the spring semester, participants will have gained deeper knowledge of the MENA region, developed tools to address bias and promote nuanced perspectives, and identified strategies to integrate regional and global understandings into teaching, programming, and institutional initiatives.
The dates for this program are Jan 30, Feb 13, Mar 6, Apr 17, and May 1 from 9 am to 12 pm. If you are interested in participating in this program, please register using the following form:
Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in the Study Abroad Workshop! We鈥檙e grateful for your enthusiasm and interest in learning more about the process and best practices for developing faculty-led programs.
Due to challenges in identifying a common meeting time, our office is working toward creating an on-demand version of the workshop. In the meantime, we will be sharing workshop materials directly with those who complete the interest form.
Didn鈥檛 have a chance to sign up earlier but would like to participate?
, and Angelica Rackow will follow up with next steps.
Educators and academic leaders are invited to participate in Critical AI Literacy for Transforming Teaching and Learning, a Global Summer Seminar in Toronto sponsored by ICISP in collaboration with Humber Polytechnic. This professional development experience is designed to build both foundational and applied competencies in generative AI. Participants will explore how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and assessment, while critically engaging with its ethical, social, and pedagogical implications. The program is ideal for educators ready to thoughtfully integrate AI into their practice, academic leaders shaping institutional AI adoption, and professionals interested in responsible and ethical AI use.
The seminar leads to a micro-credential in Teaching and Learning with Generative AI and includes four modules鈥擣oundations of Generative AI, Critical Engagement with AI, Generative AI in Education, and Generative AI and Learning Design鈥攃ulminating in a problem-based capstone project. Participants will apply AI tools to a real pedagogical challenge while ensuring authentic learning and alignment with learning outcomes. Hosted at Humber鈥檚 scenic Lakeshore Campus, just 30 minutes from downtown Toronto, the experience also offers opportunities to explore one of the world鈥檚 most multicultural cities, with optional excursions such as Niagara Falls and a Toronto Blue Jays game.
When: July 13鈥�22, 2026
Where: Humber Politechnic - Toronto, Canada
Program Fee (includes 42h instruction, lunch on weekdays, opening and closing reception, insurance, micro-credential/certiciate)
Options w/ bed and breakfast (11 nights + breakfast): $2,095
Option w/o housing: $1,525
Faculty are invited to apply for visiting faculty and faculty facilitator opportunities abroad, designed for those interested in leading and supporting groups of students overseas without teaching a course. These short-term professional development roles allow faculty to accompany students on study abroad programs, support their transition to a new cultural and academic environment, and serve as a resource during travel, orientation, and on-site activities. Visiting faculty gain first-hand experience engaging with international partner institutions while contributing to student success, well-being, and intercultural learning.
Responsibilities typically include participating in pre-departure orientations, traveling with students, assisting with on-site logistics and cultural adjustment, coordinating with host institutions or program partners, and providing general advisement and support throughout the program. Compensation and logistics vary by location but commonly include airfare support, housing or housing stipends, and salary arrangements through the faculty member鈥檚 home institution. These opportunities are ideal for faculty seeking meaningful global engagement, hands-on international experience, and professional growth鈥攚ithout the responsibility of delivering academic instruction abroad.
More details about these opportunities will be highlighted at the Summit. Applications open in the Fall.
This spring, we are hosting four Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows through the Community College Residency Program. Coming from different countries and fields of study, these fellows enrich our campus with their academic expertise and lived experiences. We invite you to review their bios in our Faculty and Staff Resources page and complete the form to request a class visit. Connect with our office to explore other opportunities to engage with them through classes, events, or collaborative activities.
This January, the newly launched Center for Global Education and Engagement (CGEE) advanced 91制片厂鈥檚 strategic priorities by strengthening faculty capacity to deliver high-impact global learning aligned with student success, workforce preparation, and institutional partnerships.
Through a five-day immersive faculty development program in Costa Rica, participants gained practical expertise in experiential learning design, ethical community engagement, health and safety, risk management, and reflective practice鈥攃ore elements of high-quality, faculty-led study abroad programs. Six faculty from four disciplines collaborated with local nonprofit organizations, family-owned agricultural partners, and the National University of Costa Rica to strengthen expertise in experiential learning, ethical engagement, and program design. Faculty are now developing discipline-specific global learning projects that will expand student access to international experiences, build employer-relevant skills, and support the growth of sustainable, partnership-driven study abroad programs.
If you choose to attend one of these (or another international education) conferences, please let our office know, especially if you are interested in proposing a session!
Chef Denis Rix from ZBC, one of the largest technical and vocational schools in Denmark, visited our campus to explore partnerships with our Culinary and Hospitality departments.
We celebrated International Education Week from November 3鈥�7. The week began with our opening event, Finding Your Place, which featured a panel of four international students who shared their perspectives and experiences studying at 91制片厂. Their reflections highlighted the importance of belonging, community, and global learning on campus.
鈥淲e, the Future!鈥�
What an inspiring event we held in December, as candidates in the Global Scholars and Social Justice Studies programs presented their final capstone projects. Students highlighted powerful themes such as immigration, citizenship, and identity, showcasing the depth of their learning and engagement.
Don鈥檛 miss the capstone presentations again this spring!
91制片厂 faculty and staff heading abroad for professional development now have an easier way to get travel approved! CGEE has created a streamlined International designed to make the approval process smoother and more efficient.
By completing this form, travelers will not only secure the necessary authorization鈥攖hey鈥檒l also be able to reflect on the professional value of their trip and how it could benefit the broader 91制片厂 community.
This form should be used for College-related international travel, including (but not limited to): study or research, site visits, internships or service projects, conferences or presentations, teaching, performances, athletic competitions, and other similar professional opportunities.
Before submitting your form, be sure to review the 91制片厂 Travel Policy Manual to stay in compliance with current travel policies and procedures.
If you have any questions about the process, please let us know. We鈥檙e here to make international travel as impactful鈥攁nd hassle-free鈥攁s possible.