2026 Tentative Schedule and Speakers
Global Learning and Internationalization Institute
Below is a tentative schedule and speakers for the 2026 GLII, a final schedule will be published in April 2026.
Day 1 (May 11)
- Welcome, Introduction and Overview of the Institute
- Comprehensive Internationalization
- Career Value of International Engagement
- Curriculum Internationalization
- Lunch
- Global Learning and Intercultural Competency
- Global Learning Frameworks
- Day 1 Extension: Visit Charlotte Global Website
Day 2 (May 12)
- Understanding your Intercultural Development: A group Debrief of Intercultural Development Inventory
- UNC Charlotte Exchange Partnerships: who they are, where they are and what are opportunities for faculty?
- “Design and Assessment of Discipline-Based Global Learning” (Kirsten Davis, Ph.D. Purdue University)
- Lunch
- Globally Networked Learning
- Publishing your Research with a Global Learning Focus
- Day 2 Extension: How will you use your IDI results? What are you going to internationalize?
Day 3 (May 14)
- Support International Students (including Charlotte Global unit introduction: International Student and Scholar office & English Language Training Institute)
- Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program (including Charlotte Global unit introduction: Education Abroad)
- Voices from GLII Alumni
- Lunch
- On Campus Global Learning Programs (including Charlotte Global unit introduction: Global Learning)
- Cultural Learning in Action
- Day 3 Extension: What will you focus on for your lightning presentation?
Day 4 (May 15)
- Forming a Community of Practice: 2026-2027 Plans
- AM Lightning Presentations
- Lunch
- PM Lightning Presentation