Assistant Dean of Global Study and Director of Study Abroad Kevin Morrison's session on supporting LGBTQ students in study abroad presented at the NAFSA regional conference has been nominated as one of the best sessions at the conference.
His co-presenters included Elon alumnus Ben Efird ’08 of the School for International Training, and Brittany Emswiler of the College of Global Studies at Arcadia University.
Their session focused on providing support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students who choose to study abroad. The session was rated highly for providing opportunities for study abroad professionals to engage in dialogue about real concerns faced by LGBT students as they navigate unfamiliar cultural settings. Following the conference, the session was nominated as a possible Regional highlight, and if selected will be presented again at the NAFSA Annual Conference in San Diego in May.