Thu, 25 Jun 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) and the Center for Faculty Innovation (CFI) invite you to an interactive, hands-on workshop on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL). COIL is a dynamic, high-impact pedagogy that connects your students with peers at international partner institutions for shared online projects and meaningful intercultural exchange, right from your current syllabus.
Whether you are brand new to global learning or looking to expand your international network, this workshop will provide you with the practical design frameworks and connections needed to easily integrate COIL into your curriculum. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Stipend Eligibility: By fully participating in this program, you will be eligible for a stipend to support successfully integrating COIL into your classroom.
Program Date & Time: Thursday, June 25, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Holland Yates Hall, CGE Classroom, 2nd floor
Facilitators
- JY Zhou, CGE
- Corey Hickerson, CGE & CAL
- Shin Ji Kang, COE
Program Outcome: Developing a concrete plan to launch a transformative, collaborative global experience for your students
Attendance & Registration Information
Programs within the CFI are designed to support the development of instructional faculty and AP faculty with instructional responsibilities. We also welcome staff to many of our programs. If you are interested in attending one of our programs but do not identify with the above classifications, please email cfi@jmu.edu.
For more information on registering for our programs, please visit the CFI Programs & Events web page, which includes details on registering for programs and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal.
LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (Okta required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.
- Complete your profile information:
- Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
- Add comments about your dietary and accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
- Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).
Register by Tuesday, June 23, at 11:59 p.m.
Cancellations
If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.
CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.
We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.