Karen Strang

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Educator, Facilitator, Consultant and Co-founder of EduCulture (a division of Strang Intercultural Solutions) @ EduCulture
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Redbridge, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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About Karen Strang

Commitment to intercultural communication for over 30 years. Currently the President of "Strang Intercultural Solutions" - providing keynote speaking, consultancy services and training for businesses, organizations and educational institutions.In 2020 I co-founded "EduCulture" as a division of my business, preparing international students who plan to study in Canadian colleges and universities. Our "EASSY as PIE" online course addresses the cultural and academic nuances of studying online or face-to-face in Canada.Acquired "Facilitating Intercultural Learning" certificate from True North Intercultural in December 2021.Retired Faculty at Canadore College, teaching International Business and Project Management, primarily to international students.Past President, Canadian International Council Nipissing District Branch, coordinating events featuring speakers on foreign policy and Canada's place in the world. Served on the CBIE (Canadian Bureau for International Education) Board of Directors from 2009-2013. Community engagement involving collaboration with community stakeholders to establish the North Bay Newcomers Network (NNN), and served on the NNN Executive and Settlement Committee for 5 years. Presented and facilitated workshops at several conferences related to international education issues in Canada and internationally for over 20 years, as well as delivering Customer Service and Professionalism in the Workplace, and Intercultural Competency Skills strategic training sessions.Previously employed as the Director of International Initiatives at Nipissing University (NU) for 12 years involving responsibilities of Emergency Response Manager for international activities as well as International Liaison Officer for NU via Universities Canada (formerly AUCC, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada). Responsibilities: negotiate, develop and manage partnership and policies relating to the institution's internationalization strategy; oversee mobility projects; support faculty to enhance global perspectives in teaching and scholarship; coordinate teaching placements and other study abroad activities; created and managed the international office; advising for international students; and provide intercultural competency training.Available for international-relations consulting ... details to be determined with clients on a case by case basis, and keynote speaking to inspire and encourage acceptance of differences.

Karen Strang's Current Company Details
EduCulture

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Educator, Facilitator, Consultant and Co-founder of EduCulture (a division of Strang Intercultural Solutions)
Karen Strang Work Experience Details
  • Educulture
    Co-Founder, Instructor, Facilitator
    Educulture Nov 2020 - Present
    Ontario, Canada
    I created a new division of my Strang Intercultural Solutions business called “EduCulture.” Collaborating with a long-time colleague Melanie McVeety, an academic educator with a specialization in English language learning, Melanie has worked with variety of international and immigrant populations and institutions. We have created an innovative online course delivery service. The premier course called “EASSY as PIE” (EASSY - English for Academic & Social Success for You and PIE - Preparing for International Education) involves innovative, synchronous and asynchronous online delivery methods. The course content prepares international students to understand and navigate Canadian culture, and Canadian Higher Education academic demands, whether studying online or face-to-face.We contract with Canadian colleges, universities and high schools; international schools; international student recruiters; scholarship agencies; and international students can register individually.Learn more about us and EduCulture at www.educultureconnect.com
  • Strang Intercultural Solutions
    President, Consultant, Trainer, Keynote Speaker
    Strang Intercultural Solutions Jan 2015 - Present
    Rutherglen, On, Canada
    Keynotes that inspire people to understand the "other" and evoke challenges to embrace diversity are the culmination of my experiences and knowledge gained through intercultural work in over 30 countries.Seminars and individual consulting are provided to businesses, organizations, NGOs and educational institutions who are interested in moving forward your international strategies, exploring global market partnerships, and those striving to create welcoming workplaces for newcomers and Indigenous peoples. Sessions are tailored to your organization's needs at the local level, provincially, nationally or internationally.Contact me to explore the possibilities ... and remember, the Journey IS the Destination!
  • Sendoutcards
    Manager
    Sendoutcards 2015 - Present
    Rutherglen, On, Canada
    Relationship building is what life is about. Having done so with colleagues throughout the world, I've embraced the opportunity to reach out locally as well by becoming a Referral Partner for SendOutCards. Contact me by phone or text 705-498-9236. I'm eager to tell you more!
  • Idi, Llc
    Idi Administrator
    Idi, Llc 2012 - Present
    Qualified IDI Administrator for administering and interpreting the Intercultural Development Inventory (a valid, reliable, cross-cultural tool for assessing intercultural competence at the individual, group and organizational level). Many businesses use the IDI to support the intercultural competency development their workforce as they diversify their employee base and expand their business strategies globally. Contact me to explore how the IDI can be useful to your workplace.
  • Canadore College
    Professor
    Canadore College Apr 2019 - Apr 2021
    North Bay, On, Canada
    Thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to teach "International Business" and "Project Management" courses to students from 15 different countries, both face to face and virtually.
  • Nipissing University
    Director, International Initiatives
    Nipissing University Apr 2003 - Nov 2014
    North Bay, On, Canada
    Over eleven years at Nipissing University, Karen created and developed various international office policies and practices to encourage student mobility and headed a committee to develop an international strategic plan for the university. Expanded international partnerships from 4 in 2003 to 34 in 2013. As Chair of the NU WUSC committee, established a successful local committee to support refugee sponsored students, sent 7 NU students on the WUSC summer seminars, and developed a successful annual International Food Fest that is in its 7th year of operation engaging the extended local community in development issues, cultural food sampling, and raising up to $4000 for our WUSC sponsored student annually. Project Director for 3 HRSDC International Academic Mobility projects in Europe and North America. Recruited and sent 5 students on individual Students for Development Internships funded by CIDA and managed by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) to developing countries, and more recently sent 7 students on multi-disciplinary SFD internships in Kenya.Represented Nipissing U as the International Liaison Officer with AUCC. Elected for a 4-year appointment on the CBIE (Canadian Bureau for International Education) Board of Directors and served on various committees including strategic planning, membership and development of the professional learning communities structure. Presented and facilitated at workshops over the past 10 years at several conferences within Ontario, Canada (at CBIE annual conference) and internationally (IAESA, APIE, EAIE).
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
    Exchange Coordinator And International Student Advisor, Laurier International
    Wilfrid Laurier University Apr 1995 - 2003
    Waterloo, On, Canada
    Held various positions in Laurier International over this 8 year period including: setting up international office processes; to recruiting, and preparing outgoing exchange students; supporting the integration of incoming exchange students; negotiating and managing the exchange partnerships; developing strategies for credit transfer; creating mentoring programs; all aspects of student advising for international degree-seeking students; managing the WUSC local committee and all supports for the WUSC Refugee Sponsorship Program; writing and editing Laurier WorldWide newsletter; and encouraging professors involvement in mentoring and supporting international student mobility.

Karen Strang Skills

International Education Higher Education Intercultural Communication Public Speaking Workshop Facilitation Program Development Teaching Research Qualitative Research International Relations Fundraising Leadership Development Nonprofits Student Recruiting Community Outreach Strategic Planning University Teaching Event Planning Student Affairs Training Curriculum Design Student Development Community Development Program Evaluation Student Leadership Academic Administration Grant Writing Curriculum Development Staff Development Instructional Design Organizational Development Editing Education Non Profits Volunteer Management Teacher Training Proposal Writing Critical Thinking Student Engagement Courses Research Design Academic Advising Intercultural Training Educational Leadership International Development Cultural Diversity Community Engagement Training Delivery Nonprofit Organizations

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