World Travel Protection protects travelers and supports those responsible for their safety.

1-hour consultation with Security and Crisis Management experts.

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World Travel Protection’s priority is protecting people. They have taken care of scholastic, corporate and leisure travelers for over 30 years, helping them prevent and mitigate risks and providing them with immediate access to the right experts when an emergency occurs.

Their decades of experience in global travel risk management is the reason they are trusted by travelers and organizations across the globe, who allow them to help prepare for potential travel threats and assist when they need it most. World Travel Protection is at the forefront of utilizing technology to enhance travel risk management and innovations for their clients.

World Travel Protection specializes in global travel risk management services, which help support travelers on the ground and the risk managers responsible for their safety and wellbeing.

World Travel Protection global security assistance services are proactive and insights-driven, aimed at preventing threats before they become an issue.

The Travel Assist Management Portal enables an organization’s risk manager to monitor global risks, locate their travelers and identify where and if threats may occur.

About World Travel Protection

Looking for an assistance company you can trust? The World Travel Protection team is dedicated to providing expert medical, travel and security assistance for travelers and expatriates before, during and after they travel.

Travel assistance isn’t only about helping travelers once disaster strikes – it’s also about empowering them to mitigate risks before they occur. World Travel Protections stays ahead of potential risks affecting their travelers by conducting important medical or security risk analysis and reporting on a daily basis.

Because our world is in a constant state of change, it’s important to support travelers and their risk managers in mitigating emerging medical and security risks, such as pandemics, civil or political unrest, severe weather events, terrorist acts, major transport accidents, or industrial action.

World Travel Protection risk experts also help prepare travelers pre-trip with their travel risk training, procedures, and policies. This not only empowers the traveler, but keeps them safe and aware of potential risks while they’re away from home.

World Travel Protection helps support their travelers via their:
● Global Care Network
● Travel Assist App
● Travel Assist Portal

Through their world-class technology and intelligence tools, World Travel Protection empowers their travelers and their risk managers to make smarter, safer choices before, during and post-travel. In addition, the Travel Assist Management Portal provides the mechanisms for risk managers and the World Travel Protection 24/7 Command Centre to manage a more coordinated response to incidents.

World Travel Protection has been part of Cover-More Group – a global travel insurance and traveler assistance company – for over 30 years. During this time, they have helped Cover-More Group provide more than 15 million leisure and business travelers with access to world-class emergency medical assistance and health support each year.

In 2017, they became part of the Zurich Insurance Group – one of the world’s leading multi-line insurers. This global partnership further helps their travelers by providing them with access to 24/7 centers in Australia, Argentina, China, Canada, and Malaysia, as well as a network of correspondents and accredited providers to help support them when they need it most.

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Episode 29: Cultural Lens on U.S. Higher Education: Analyzing International Perceptions of 'Anti-Woke’ Discourse

Dive into a nuanced exploration of the global discourse surrounding higher education in the United States. Join us for a panel discussion with esteemed international educators as we embark on a journey through the lenses of culture and international perspective, examining how global audiences interpret and engage with the ‘anti-woke’ discourse within the context of U.S. higher education. This engaging panel discussion will delve into the intersections of culture, ideology, and education, and the complex landscape of how international audiences perceive the ‘anti-woke’ narrative that has emerged within U.S. academia.

Whether you’re a senior international officer, or simply curious about the diverse viewpoints shaping U.S. higher education, this podcast episode will provide an invaluable space for critical analysis and insightful conversations.

Speaker Biography:

Fanta Aw is a distinguished leader in international education, renowned for her extensive contributions to global learning, cross-cultural understanding, and educational equity. With a deep commitment to fostering connections between diverse cultures and promoting educational excellence, she has significantly impacted the international education community.

Fanta Aw’s career has been characterized by her dedication to advancing global education initiatives, promoting diversity and inclusion, and nurturing partnerships that transcend borders. She has held influential roles in various organizations, advocating for the importance of international collaboration and learning experiences that empower individuals to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

As a thought leader and visionary, Fanta Aw’s insights and expertise have shaped discussions on the future of international education, emphasizing the significance of equitable access, cultural exchange, and lifelong learning. Her work has not only elevated institutions but has also inspired countless individuals to embrace the transformative power of global education.

Date: September 14th, 2023
Time: 12 noon ET

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Mark Beirn

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An experienced global researcher and administrator, Mark Beirn brings a critical approach to risk management, factoring structural racism and identity-based violence into his rubric for supporting equitable global mobility.

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– Global Risk Management
– Education Abroad
– Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in International Education
– Health and Safety
– Curriculum Development

 

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Stephen Appiah-Padi

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Stephen Appiah-Padi is an international educator with several years of teaching and administrative experience in both 4 and 2-year HEIs. An experienced global education practitioner-scholar, with a demonstrated history of success in the field.

Dr. Appiah-Padi has a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in Educational Policy & Administration with a specialization in International/Intercultural Education.

At Northwestern College, he provided oversight in the administration of education abroad and international student services. In Lansing, Michigan, he first oversaw diversity and intercultural education at Lansing Community College, and later created the Center for International and Intercultural Education (CIIE) which merged intercultural engagement and international education programs of the institution, and he became its first director. Additionally, Dr. Appiah-Padi taught a course, “Diversity in the American Workplace”, to undergraduate management students of the College. In his current position, he provides leadership and vision in advancing strategic internationalization initiatives, including international partnerships and study abroad programs at Bucknell University.

Dr Appiah-Padi has created and facilitated several workshops for faculty and staff development in higher education and in business organizations. He has presented at several national and international conferences. In NAFSA, among several volunteer leadership positions, he has served as Dean of the Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication Workshop, the Leadership Development Committee member, Chair of the Africa Special Interest Group, and a Fellow of the Global Fellowship Program for mentoring emerging leaders of internationalization in African HEIs. He currently serves as a member of the NAFSA Board of Directors.

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Rosa Almoguera

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Dr. Rosa Almoguera has worked as an international educator for over twenty years. She was trained as a Hispanic Philologist at the Universidad Complutense, in Madrid, and did her M.A. at the University of Pennsylvania. Her Ph.D., from Universidad Complutense included a field study and edition of written balladry “Romancero”. During many years Rosa combined teaching and her role as a senior administrator at the Fundación Ortega-Marañón in Toledo, Spain. At the Foundation, Rosa directed and, in many cases created, programs for the University of Minnesota, Notre Dame, Princeton, Ohio State, Arcadia, and the University of Chicago. She has also been a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota, University of Portland, and Interamericana de Puerto Rico.

Beginning in 2016, Rosa works as an international education consultant for both public and private European and US higher education institutions. Rosa has been successful in developing new partnerships and programs, as well as helping improve already existing ones.

Rosa is a member of Forum and NAFSA and has presented with higher education professionals on innovative academic and research programming, STEM in study abroad and Nationalism in Europe. Rosa is currently completing the final Professional Certification from the Forum on Education Abroad.

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