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The Hidden Curriculum

In this workshop, CU faculty, staff, and student employees explore the implicit norms and expectations that are not formally communicated to university students, with an aim of working toward greater equity in higher education. These expectations are often set by the dominant learning culture and are especially important for international students to understand.Ìý

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Inclusive Communication: Maximizing Connections with International Students

International students often encounter challenges beyond those that domestic students experience, including navigating a new educational system, understanding unfamiliar classroom dynamics, communicating with professors and advisors, and overcoming language barriers. Applying the principles of intercultural communication, this session explores the rationale behind the need to adapt communication styles to better interact with international students in both oral and written contexts. Attendees gain a better understanding of cultural orientations through reflection on their own communication styles to maximize effective communication with their international advisees. The presenters provide real-life scenarios for attendees to discuss and reflect on through the lens of intercultural communication competence that they can immediately apply to their own professional context.

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Intercultural Communication in the ClassroomÌý

Our students come from very diverse backgrounds. Developing our intercultural communication skills helps us build stronger relationships and better understand our students. It also makes us more effective in the classroom.In this session, we will discuss some basic aspects of intercultural communication that have direct impact in the classroom. We will also talk about how to engage in future intercultural development.Ìý

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Fostering International Student Agency and Inclusion Through Mentoring & Engagement

This session explores strategies for fostering international student agency and inclusion through mentoring and engagement. Attendees will both gain and share actionable approaches to empower students in navigating cultural and academic challenges. Key themes include effective mentoring models, cultural competency, and community-building initiatives that create a supportive environment for all learners to thrive.

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Bridging Borders: Supporting International Students & Embracing Global Perspectives

Discover how to foster inclusive environments that empower international students and enrich your campus with global perspectives. You’ll gain practical tools, cultural insights, and strategies to support diverse learners while fostering a more globally minded community. This interactive session includes collaborative discussions and is open to all educators and staff. Students may also be invited to this workshop.

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Responding to International Students’ WritingÌý

In this session, we will discuss strategies that support international students with their writing. Most of our international students are non-native speakers of English and may be unfamiliar with our expectations toward academic writing at CU.Ìý

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Assessing International Students’ Learning

In this session, we will explore methods to assess the work of international students with varied English language proficiency without compromising academic rigor. Additionally, we will discuss formative and summative assessment practices that are inclusive of students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.Ìý