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Eight staff and faculty present at international COIL conference


MCC is on the COIL Map!

Faculty from four different departments, staff from three different offices and one MCC graduate presented at the 10th annual COIL conference, “COILing Across a Decade: Reflections and New Directions” in New York City April 25 and 26. 

The SUNY Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) celebrated its tenth anniversary and tenth year hosting this international conference focused on the innovative field of globally networked learning.  MCC faculty and staff were among the almost 500 attendees from around the world, and were among the 50+ presenters. 

MCC joined the SUNY COIL network last spring and in one year we’ve had seven faculty members teach COIL enhanced courses!  We are set to have four additional faculty include a COIL module in their courses for the fall.  These faculty are supported by our COIL FACULTY SUPPORT TEAM comprised of a COIL campus coordinator, an instructional designer and a librarian.  If you are interested in learning more about COIL contact Gale Lynch, Director of Global Education and International Services.

Presenters and their presentations are listed below:

KATHLEEN BORBEE (Business) & CEDRIC HAIRSTON (MCC Alumnus 2015): “Looking Back at the Dots: Connecting Final Student Perspectives to Original Learning Outcomes”

This presentation will review the joint advertising/marketing project between cross-cultural student teams from Monroe Community College (MCC), Rochester, NY and the University of Monterrey (UDEM), Monterrey, Mexico. Initial course learning outcomes will be reviewed along with the project process and outcomes. Samples of student work will be shown illustrating student academic and cultural growth.

JON LITTLE (Geosciences): “Challenges and Opportunities: Connectivity and Global Inclusion”

This panel will generate an interactive discussion about the challenges and opportunities for global diversity and access to new cultures and geographies made possible by advancements in technology. Are our campuses prepared for the internationalization we strive for? Amid the growing dissatisfaction with current diversity practices on campuses across the US, how do we promote greater connectivity, inclusive online learning and prevent clash of values?

LAURA PENMAN (Biology): “Cultivating Civic Professionalism and Service Learning through Chemistry, Plant Science, and COIL”

A rural community in north of Mexico currently produces and sells cosmetic and therapeutic products made from local desert plants. Through our COIL module, student groups use chemistry and biology principles to provide technical information for the sustainable production of plants and plant extracts, taking into consideration local resources and people’s needs. Students learn about plant production under greenhouse conditions and methods of extracting biological ingredients while helping people in this community improve their lives.

KRISTA RODRIGUEZ (Dental Clinic): “Scale and Polish or Scales of Justice?  Filling the gap interdisciplinary teaching”

This presentation evaluates a short pilot collaboration between law and ophthalmic students in Scotland and dental assisting students in western New York State. Small groups of 6 students contained a mix of third year undergraduate law students based in Glasgow, fourth (final) year undergraduate ophthalmic dispensing students also based in Glasgow and second semester dental assisting students at Monroe Community College’s one-year program.

TOM CAPUANO (Instructional Tech), GALE LYNCH (Global Ed), ALICE WILSON (Library): “[Jump]start COIL on Your Campus!”

Are you looking to start – or jump start - a COIL initiative? Come hear Monroe Community College’s story of building their COIL program over the past twelve months. MCC’s Campus Coordinator, Instructional Designer and Librarian will share their experiences launching a successful COIL program. This panel will share ideas, concrete tips, sample forms, demonstrate technology and open the floor for others to share their successes. You’ll leave ready to [jump] start COIL on your campus!

For more information about including the HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES OF GLOBAL AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING in your courses please contact Gale Lynch, Director of Global Education and International Services.

Gale Lynch
Global Education and International Services
05/20/2016