MelibeeU

MelibeeU provides training/professional development opportunities that are:

Unique!
Forward thinking!
Affordable!
Designed to help you approach your work with more confidence and creativity!

(Have ideas about training topics? Contact us with them! We sincerely value your input!)

MelibeeU Offerings:

Planning a Family Sabbatical Abroad (New date! February 29, 2012)

If you have ever dreamed of picking up and moving your family abroad, for a year, to live and learn in another culture, this workshop is for you. In this one hour webinar, Carrie will take you through an inventory of questions that will help you determine whether a family sabbatical is for you. She will also share a preparation “to-do” list, considerations for travel, and a resource list this is specifically geared for family trips. Click for More

New! Advising Students on Volunteer and Work Abroad with Zahara Heckscher (March 2012)

Are droves of your students asking for advise about volunteering and working abroad? Do you feel that you would be serving them better with more grounded advising experience in these areas? At times, do you struggle with knowing what may be the “right” program for each student? MelibeeU is thrilled to have Zahara Heckscher, author of “How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas” leading this two part series. Through presentation, interactive exercises, a hearty resource guide, Q&A and chat tools, you will feel more confident in your advising abilities in these two popular areas. Note: These two sessions WILL be recorded so that if you attend the Forum Conference in Denver, you will still be able to listen to the recording(s) at your convenience. (And if you feel that you can’t do so – perhaps offer this workshop to one of your colleagues who cannot travel to the Forum.) Click for More

International Educators Coping with Stress: Striking a Balance (New date/Updated! March 14, 2012)

International educators are the most giving, generous people. They will move mountains for what they believe in and serve their students and colleagues incredibly well. The work is usually cyclical, always exciting and often draining. How do we, as international educators, reconcile this work that we love, but that can drain us so? How can we reflect upon past experiences and then “pack it away” so that we can make a fresh new start – one that feels like we’re enthusiastically marching into our work with balance, strength and clarity? Through reflection, exercises and introspection, we will be able to honor our work, ourselves and then prepare for work that doesn’t feel like we’re just strapping on our running shoes to get through the marathon of spring. Through the Melibee approach, we aim to help you to feel restored, empowered and more than ready for an exciting new year. Click for More

New! Career: International Student Advising (ISA) (March 21, 2012)

This 75 minute workshop will provide an overview of the field of international student advising in higher education. International student advisers (ISAs) are integral to the lives of visiting foreign nationals studying in the United States. They provide documents related to the student visa, offer ongoing advise on regulations, and provide support to dependents of the student. They are also responsible for reporting data to the US government via SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.) Cultural programming is also a key component of many ISA jobs. We’ll discuss the joys and challenges of this work and provide plenty of time for Q&A. This session is designed to be somewhat interactive and will include a hearty resource guide! (Please note that to serve as an ISA, you must be a Designated School Official – and this requires that you are a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. Please sign up or this workshop if you are in this category or plan to be in the future.) Click for More

New! 30 Mosques in 30 Days – An American Adventure with Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq (March 29, 2012)

Twenty-something year old New Yorkers, Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq wanted to learn more about their faith, so they jumped in the car and visited 30 mosques in 30 states in 30 days over Ramadan. Their “Ramadan Roadtrip” – which covered all 50 states between 2010/11 has been covered by major media outlets such as CNN, the BBC, Al Jazeera, NBC, Fox, CBS, Time and more! Students, faculty, staff and campus communities across the US have been deeply moved and inspired by the 30 mosques project.This live webinar is a great addition to your campus programming. Aman and Bassam use photographs, stories and their wonderful humor to create dialogue about diversity in the US. Click for More

Global Service Learning: Design/Reflection/Connection Workshop Series with Dr. Eric Hartman (Recording will go on sale soon!)

This three part workshop (4.5 hours of training), led by Dr. Eric Hartman, will enhance your understanding of designing a global service learning program, integrating critical reflection and then connecting the dots upon re-entry, allowing us to be more informed and active global citizens. Click for More

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MelibeeU and Small Planet Studio Offerings:

The following are MelibeeU training collaborations with Small Planet Studio. Clicking on the “Click for More” buttons will link you to the respective Small Planet Studio pages, but be sure to come back soon!

The “How-To Series”: How to Work in Study Abroad, as an Intercultural Trainer & a Global Education/Intercultural Consultant

> Prepare for your job search and interviews

> Create actionable steps toward your career goal

> Gain confidence that you are moving in a logical direction

Get instant access to two 90-minute recordings + 98 pages of handouts + bonus resources for only $97! (Or purchase individual classes for $47 each.) Click for More