2026 Global Learning Institute – Global Learning: Explore Our International Programs

2026 GLOBAL LEARNING INSTITUTE SCHEDULE

MAY 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

May 19 9:00 am to 1:30

Schichtl Hall, Room 114

9:00 Welcome and Introductions
- Dr. Michael Hargis, Executive Vice President and Provost
9:30 Introduction to Global Learning | Global Literacy vs. Global Citizenship
- Dr. Phillip Bailey, Associate Vice President for Global Learning and Engagement

Break 10:00

10:10 Introduction to Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
- Dr. Phillip Bailey, Associate Vice President for Global Learning and Engagement

1:00 COIL and Career Readiness Panel:
- Dr. Leah Horton, Associate Dean, Honors College
- Sherita Kern, Associate Director, UCA Career Service
- Céline Evans-Kennard, Assistant Director UCA Career Services
1:30 UCA Distinguished COIL Fellows: Lessons learned and Q and A based discussion
- Dr. Samira Nichols, Asst. Professor of Data Analytics,CISA
- Cokey Allen,Lecturer II in Writing, Asst Coordinator of First Year Writing, School of COmmunication
- Dr. Stefanie Sorbet, Chair, ELSE
2:30 UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Dr. Phillip Bailey,
2:50 Wrap-Up and Reflections
3:00 GLI Day 1 of 2 Ends

9:00 Day 1 Recap and Reflections; Dr. Phillip Bailey
- Global Perspective Taking: How do we engage students in discussing different cultural beliefs and traditions.
- The importance of debriefing with students during a COIL
- Small group discussion: How does my role at UCA allow me to participate in Global Learning?

10:40 Faculty-Led Study Abroad programs
- Grace Vanlandingham, UCA Education abroad Advisor and National Student Exchange Coordinator
11:10 COIL next steps
- How do I find a partner?
  1. Work with UCA COIL Coordinator Phillip Bailey to be added to COIL Connect and AMPEI
  2. COIL Design Workshop through SUNY COIL June 8 – 26, 2026; August 10 – 26, 2026; October 5 – 23, 2026 or AMPEI
  3. Ask Dr. Bailey for a Padlet license and do a COIL in fall 2026 or spring 2027!
11:30 Global Learning Opportunities for students and faculty at UCA. COIL and….
- Global Learning Research Group (CETAL Learning Community)
  - Dr. Evan Faidley, Assistant Professor of Change Leadership
- Global Learning Scholar Program
- Global Spotlight Program
- Global Learning Recognition Track 2
- Global Goals and SD Action and Awareness weeks
12:00 Lunch
- Schichtl Hall, Room 112