1. Global Education Office
  2. Immigration Services
  3. VCU Faculty and Staff
  4. Global Zone Training
Global Zone Workshop

Global Zone Training

Teachers and staff in Global Zone class
Faculty Global Zone

The Global Education Office provides a workshop for VCU faculty and staff to explore best practices for working with international students (generally defined as J-1 or F-1 visa holders). This workshop offers knowledge, skills and resources for teaching and supporting VCU’s 1,200+ international students and scholars. Attendees will attain micro-credentials earning a digital badge after completing training in entry-level culture theory and intercultural communication strategies.

The workshop is available online and in person and generally spans one to two hours. Register for one of our pre-scheduled sessions below.

Pre-scheduled sessions

August 28, 12 p.m. - Register

September 23, 12 p.m. - Register

October 23, 9 a.m. - Register

November 14, 3 p.m. - Register


Interested in training for your department, or don't see a date that works for your schedule? Fill out the interest form to request a different date/time.

Student Global Zone

A student-centered intercultural agility training is offered through the Student Global Zone Training. Participants will gain a basic understanding of intercultural agility and communication skills by considering how their own cultural experiences and values impact their intercultural agility practices. Students will grapple with real world scenarios that illustrate intercultural agility in action and identify opportunities for future intercultural engagement at VCU and in the community. Upon completion of this one-hour training, participants will attain a micro-credential digital badge.

To request this workshop for your class, student organization meeting, or program, fill out the interest form.


What You Will Learn

International VCU

Presenting the most current data on VCU’s international student population: Who they are, what their concerns are, and how we can best support their interests through available resources.

Cultural Agility

General culture theory offering insight into successfully supporting and advocating for international students, as well as unique cultural challenges international students may face.

Common Concerns

While the experiences of international students are each unique, we will discuss some of the most common questions and concerns we receive from faculty, to identify potential courses of action for difficult situations.

For questions or more information, email global.vcu.edu.