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International/Intercultural Curriculum Development Learning Community

Please join Economics Professor Dr. Patricia Atkinson and Dr. Theo Koupelis, Dean of WPTE and STEM, for a professional development opportunity focused on infusing our curriculum with an international/intercultural lens! The goal is to support students in exploring global issues and developing competency in intercultural educational experiences for academic and career success.

Dean Theo Koupelis is our Clark College representative at the Midwest Institute for International/Intercultural Education (MIIIE). We will be using the MIIIE framework for developing learning units related to international and intercultural education. Our group will meet throughout the academic year. Here is what to expect:

In fall, we will meet for a workshop with Theo Koupelis, who represents the MIIIE. We will discuss the development of a curriculum module intersecting international/intercultural education. We will then have a break and come back together to begin applying an international/intercultural educational lens to our own discipline specific curriculum development.

In winter, we will meet again to further develop our own learning modules that support an international/intercutlural lens and help our students to build relevant career skills. We will have time to explore ideas with peers and support each other's process and development.

In spring, each participant will submit their completed learning module as a Canvas module to be shared with colleagues.

Compensation:

Funded by Guided Pathways: Participants will receive a $300 stipend for attending the fall and winter workshops ($600 total), as well as $1,500 for their completed curriculum module submitted in spring. See application form for requirement details.

Modality:

All workshops will be offered remotely on Zoom.

Accommodations:

If you need an accommodation due to a disability to fully participate in this event, please contact Clark College's Human Resources office by phone at 360-992-2105 or by email: hr@clark.edu. If you need ASL interpretation, please contact Angela Childers at achilders@clark.edu.

Key Dates:

November 10: Applications due (first come, first served, so please apply as soon as you've decided to commit)
November 22: Initial workshop, 10 am to 2:30 pm
February 28: Winter workshop, 10 am to 2:30 pm
March 28, 2025: draft curriculum module due in Winter '25
May 30, 2025: completed curriculum module due in Spring '25

Application process:

This learning community will be limited to 20 participants on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Please complete the application form online by Friday, Nov. 10 at 5 pm. Once your application is accepted, you will be sent the workshop link. Please apply as soon as you are able to be sure to secure a spot.

Submit Your Application Here

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Patricia Atkinson at patkinson@clark.edu.