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Session

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

How Does War Impact Higher Education?

Thursday, October 31, 2024
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CDT
Location: Schaumburg F
Presentation Description: This session examines the impact of war on higher education in Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Gaza. We will discuss factors such as infrastructure, funding, enrollment, global mobility, foreign partnerships, student/faculty wellness, and humanitarian pathways available to students and scholars. Participants will model global citizenship and mutual respect as we explore ways to support students, colleagues, and foreign partners impacted by these events.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to discuss the impact of war on higher education, including but not limited to: disruption of teaching and research; repurposing of infrastructure for humanitarian services; etc.
  • Participants will be able to describe at least one war-related challenge experienced by F-1/J-1 visa holders in the target populations, as well as one humanitarian pathway available to them and/or one way to support them on our local campuses.
  • Participants will be able to define global citizenship and the transformative mission of higher education, enabling them to consider how these concepts apply to their own roles.