Fostering International and Multilingual Student Success

Issued by University of Minnesota

The FIMSS program equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support and engage international and multilingual students. Learners deepen their understanding of student experiences, build community, and develop advocacy skills. Participants develop asset-based teaching practices to foster culturally and linguistically inclusive spaces. For more information contact oci@umn.edu

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Months
Cost Free

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Earning Criteria

Earners of this badge complete 13 hours of professional development workshops, discussions with their faculty cohort, and engage in readings and reflections. They also develop a final application assignment demonstrating their ability to integrate asset-based practices and linguistically inclusive strategies to support international and multilingual students in teaching and advocacy. Total commitment: ~25 hours.