COBEC 2023 Conference Agenda

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP

FOR THE NOW AND THE FUTURE

PRESENTED BY:

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Collaborative leadership is crucial to fostering positive international relations between Belize and the United States, and it is a steadfast pillar that bolsters the Consortium for Belize Educational Cooperation (COBEC). A collaborative leadership approach allows both countries to work together towards mutual goals, creating a sense of shared ownership and accountability. By working together, we can build trust, develop shared understanding and respect for each other’s perspectives and priorities.

COBEC has always fostered open communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to work together to address educational challenges and find mutually beneficial solutions. The College of Education and Human Sciences at Oklahoma State University aims to continue in this spirit with this year’s annual conference, “Collaborative Leadership for the Now and the Future.” The program includes a multitude of workshops, academic presentations, and social gatherings intentionally designed to facilitate building and maintaining international partnerships.

On behalf of the organizing committee and the greater university community at OSU, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all participants attending the conference. We are delighted to have you with us on campus, and we look forward to forging long lasting relationships

Dr. Jon E. Pedersen

Dean, College of Education and Human Sciences

CAMPUS MAP

COBEC MISSION

The Consortium for Belize Educational Cooperation (COBEC) was established in the late 1980’s to link Belize with the United States and other countries for the purpose of strengthening and expanding their capabilities in higher education. In 2014 the consortium was incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation.

X Promote mutual understanding and friendship through bilateral and multilateral programs and activities that make significant contributions toward higher education in Belize and that enhance the international dimension of member institutions through the cumulative experiences of students, faculty, staff and administrators.

X Collaborate in research, teaching, curricular and library development.

X Promote faculty, staff and student exchanges among member institutions.

X Implement systematic and comprehensive planning of educational development efforts.

X Develop human and financial resources to assist in meeting Belizean needs in higher education. Identify financial aid for students.

X Advance the professionalization of Belizean higher education.

X Encourage study abroad programs in Belize for faculty, staff and students.

PEOPLE. PASSION. PURPOSE.

People are at the core of all that we do in the College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS). With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we empower lifelong learners and leaders who strengthen communities through education, health, human development and more.

Student Numbers*

4,067

1,013 Total Enrollment

Academic Units

3,054 Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

*from the Fall 2022 academic year

Academic Programs

School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology

School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation

School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation

School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences

Department of Design and Merchandising

Department of Human Development and Family Science

Department of Nutritional Sciences

Our seven academic units provide diverse degree offerings to both undergraduate and graduate students. Students can choose from over 100 degree programs that support personal and professional development.

25+ 55+ 20+ 25+

Undergraduate Degree Options

Research & Service

Graduate Degree Programs

Discovering and applying new knowledge, while serving the community.

Certificate Programs Online Degree Programs

13

Research Centers & Initiatives

19

Research Labs

10

Clinical & Service Units

BELIZE

O. Land of the Free by the Carib Sea, Our manhood we pledge to thy liberty!

No tyrants here linger, despots must flee This tranquil haven of democracy. The blood of our sires which hallows the sod, Brought freedom from slavery oppression’s rod, By the might of truth and the grace of God. No longer shall we be hewers of wood.

Arise! ye sons of the Baymen’s clan, Put on your armour, clear the land! Drive back the tyrants, let despots fleeLand of the Free by the Carib Sea!

Nature has blessed thee with wealth untold, O’er mountains and valleys where prairies roll; Our fathers, the Baymen, valiant and bold Drove back the invader; this heritage hold From proud Rio Hondo to old Sarstoon, Through coral isle, over blue lagoon; Keep watch with the angels, the stars and moon; For freedom comes tomorrow’s noon.

NATIONAL ANTHEMS

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

O! say can you see by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?

And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;

O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

8:15 a.m.

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

HOTEL PICK-UP

COBEC REGISTRATION

WORKSHOP SESSION 1

Deconstructing Collaboration

Gregg Potter, Project Kinect

This workshop experience will create space to have conversations and practice slowing down our formal collaborative processes while illuminating opportunities to lead and design more impactful and effective collaborations.

9:00 – 10:20 a.m. 10:30 - 11:50 a.m.

ALL DAY 1 WORKSHOPS ZOOM

MEETING ID: 208 7864 8825

PASSCODE: 682474

WORKSHOP SESSION 2

Supporting Internationalization Through Virtual Exchange and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

Aleithia Stephens, OU & Dr. Nathan Horton, OSU

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN)

DINING OPTIONS IN STILLWATER

In this workshop, we will provide an introduction to virtual exchange more broadly, and to the COIL model more specifically, and suggest ways in which virtual exchange and COIL might facilitate the goals of COBEC, especially the internationalization of its members. visitstillwater.org/restaurants/

1:45 - 3:05 p.m.

WORKSHOP SESSION 3

Grant Writing for International and Collaborative Purposes

Dr. Julie Swaringim-Griffin, OSU

3:15 - 4:35 p.m.

Quality Assurance:

Dr. Carly Womack-Wynne, UNG (zoom)

4:35 - 5:00 p.m.

Pre-Registered and Late Registration

5:10 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

X State Room at OSU

WORKSHOP

SESSION 4

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

COBEC REGISTRATION

Willard 010

X National Anthem

Belize & U.S. (see page 5)

X Welcome Address

Dr. Joe Terantino

OPENING CEREMONY

X COBEC Co-Chairs

Mr. Hugo Gonzalez (Belize)

Dr. Wes Hickey (USA)

X Keynote Speaker

Dean Jon Pedersen

X Collaborative Research: Mentoring Graduate

Students Through Integrated Scholarship

X Closing

Dr. Joe Terantino

CONFERENCE SESSION 1

X Lessons Learned from a Q&A Initiative in Belize

Three graduate faculty share their experiences leading collaborative research projects with Belizean doctoral students. We will also discuss how we were changed by the experiences, which is a core component of true collaboration.

107

9:00 – 10:20 a.m. 10:45 – 11:35 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

X Competency Based Instruction: How to Support the Shift in Education in Belize

Administrators of three junior colleges in Belize will share lessons learned from their engagement in an ongoing QA initiative. Each institution has a unique mission and focus and will present their contextualized experiences: the wins, challenges, and recommendations.

Dr. Karen Martinez, Ecumenical Junior College

Marie Young, Independence Junior College

Willard 108

CONFERENCE SESSION 2

X Collaborative Service Leadership

Participants will explore the foundation of competency-based instruction and engage in discourse about how to support the transition from traditional education to competencybased education.

Dr. Yanira Oliveras, UTT

Shanine Campbell, MoECST Willard 107

12:35 - 2:00 p.m.

Willard Living Room

Educators will look at practical ways that colleges and universities can prepare students to collaborate to meet real needs within schools and their communities. Projects will be examined that have been completed by Belize education students as well as those at Campbellsville University.

Dr. Sharon Hundley, Campbellsville University Willard 108

Drs. Sheri Vasinda, Suzii Parsons & Jenn Sanders, OSU Willard

2:15 – 3:05 p.m.

CONFERENCE SESSION 3

X The Value of a Guided Self-Study Process: Implications for Continuous Improvement and Stakeholder Collaboration

Participants will be exposed to a researchbased framework for examining program content, practices, and evidence-based performance outcomes as indicators of overall program quality.

Drs. Ethel Arzu and Kevin Badgett, UT Permian Basin Willard 107

3:15 – 4:05 p.m.

X Opportunities to Collaborate in Belize with the Fulbright Scholarship

This presentation will review the steps to take to make an application to become a Fulbright Scholar in Belize, how the process works, and how applications are evaluated. Fulbright Scholars from the US to Belize will be invited to participate.

Dr. Susan Catapano, UCF (zoom) Willard 108 | ZOOM MEETING ID: 9080980980

PASSCODE: 375995

CONFERENCE SESSION 4

X Towards a Framework for Strategic Collaboration

The session will further inform all participants, but especially U.S. COBEC partners, about Belize’s and ATLIB’s strategic goals for higher education, aligned with the country’s development strategies.

Dr. Cynthia Eve Aird, Galen University Willard 010

4:10 – 4:55 p.m.

X CAFÉ - Willard 105

X College Fair - Willard 107

5:10 p.m. 6:15 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Willard Living Room

Dinner Provided

COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS

X Research - Willard 108

X Study Abroad - Willard Living Room

DEPARTURE TO HOTELS

9:00 a.m.

HOTEL

PICK-UP

9:30 a.m.

X Call to Order

X Welcome

X Special Presentations

X Presentation of Minutes

BUSINESS MEETING

X Consideration of Individual Membership

X Other

X Summer Conference Location

X Reports from Standing Committees

X Financial Reports

Marlon Brown

BIvan Nikolov

X Consideration of Mini-Grants

Recommendation from committee

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

BUSINESS MEETING ZOOM

MEETING ID: 940 5555 3735

PASSCODE: 109714

LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN)

4:00 p.m.

EVENING EVENT

X Optional tour of Boone Pickens Stadium and Gallagher-Iba Arena

THANK YOU

Dear COBEC colleagues,

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for participating in the COBEC 2023 Summer Conference at Oklahoma State University. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for your respective fields are the backbone to the organization.

To the presenters, I am grateful that you have shared your knowledge and expertise with us. Your presentations were informative, engaging, and thought-provoking. Your valuable insights and tools will help us excel in our work and research. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.

To the attendees, I applaud your active participation and engagement throughout the conference. Your questions, comments, and feedback enriched our discussions and inspired us to explore new ideas and perspectives. Your presence and enthusiasm made this conference collaborative and engaging.

And last, to the organizers, thank you for your tireless efforts and meticulous planning that made this conference a reality. Your hard work behind the scenes was noticed by all in attendance.

Once again, thank you all for your contributions. I hope this year’s COBEC conference was a memorable experience.

Kind regards,

Joe Terantino, Ph.D. Oklahoma State University Chair, COBEC 2023 Summer Conference Planning Committee

THANK YOU TO THE 2023 SPONSORS

OSU Global

OSU School of Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences

COBEC Treasury

Stella V. Andersen Endowment for Secondary Education

Dresser Endowment for Rural Teacher Education

PEOPLE. PASSION. PURPOSE.