Supporting Students in Crisis: How Second Chance & GU-Qatar Partnered in the MENA Region - A Case Study
miércoles, el 16 de julio de 2025 a las 11:00–12:15 EDT
BK 010
Session Description
This session will explore how a non-profit and a higher education institution successfully collaborated to provide critical access to higher education for Palestinian refugee students. Through a detailed case study, we will present a step-by-step playbook, showcasing innovative approaches such as flexible credential evaluation, English proficiency assessment, and targeted recruitment. Attendees will gain practical insights into how to design inclusive admissions policies aimed to remove barriers and empower refugee students to achieve higher education aspirations. Join us to discover how we can work together - non-profits, secondary schools, and universities to become catalysts for change and opportunity.
Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)