The Worldview Program
Founded in 2017 by Bentley's Center for International Students and Scholars, the Worldview program aims to foster deeper connections between international students and life at Bentley University. It provides all students with access to the diverse knowledge and perspectives brought to campus by our international student community and students with significant lived experiences in other countries and cultures.
How it works: Each semester, International students and students who have significant lived experience in another country; apply, interview, are selected, and trained to serve as WorldView Ambassadors. These Ambassadors are then made available upon request as consultants and panelists to faculty and staff around campus, to enhance the content of their courses or provide perspectives not otherwise easily accessed.
How it works: Each semester, International students and students who have significant lived experience in another country; apply, interview, are selected, and trained to serve as WorldView Ambassadors. These Ambassadors are then made available upon request as consultants and panelists to faculty and staff around campus, to enhance the content of their courses or provide perspectives not otherwise easily accessed.
Timeline for New Ambassadors
- The Worldview Program is promoted during orientation. Keep an eye out for mentions during CISS presentations, flyers, and sign-up sheets.
- All International and Exchange Students will also receive an email from CISS. If you are not yet on record as an International/Exchange student but have significant lived experience abroad (such as immigration or other status), please feel free to reach out to rbaluch@bentley.edu.
- Upon completing the Worldview Student Ambassador Application Form, interested students will be called in for group interviews during the school's first and second weeks.
- Once recruited, training sessions will be held during the third and fourth weeks of school.
- After training, new Ambassadors will have access to the SignUp Genius to sign up for panels they are interested in.
- A week before the session, we conduct an internal preparatory meeting virtually.
- The day of the panel we arrive 10 minutes before and setup.
- At the end of each semester, we host a social event to celebrate our ambassadors and recognize their voluntary contributions.
Timeline for Returning Ambassadors
- Returning Ambassadors are not required to participate in training; however, they are welcome to join if they choose to do so.
- To show interest in returning as an Ambassador, please indicate on this Worldview Returning Ambassador Form.
- Returning Ambassadors are also eligible to moderate Worldview Panels.
Timeline for Faculty and Staff:
| • | Faculty and staff complete their respective interest forms at least two weeks before the semester starts. (All forms linked below) |
| • | Upon receiving the request, we send a confirmation and begin our internal process. This includes recruiting and preparing panelists who meet the specified requirements (specific languages, nationalities, etc.) provided by the requesting faculty or staff. |
| • | Two weeks before the panel session, we contact the requesting faculty or staff to confirm the details and address any specific questions they may have. |
| • | A week before the session, we conduct an internal preparatory meeting. |
| • | Following the preparatory meeting and before the actual event, we provide faculty or staff with a PowerPoint presentation and other materials provided by the ambassadors to ensure alignment with the session's learning outcomes. |
| • | After the session, we share a feedback form with the requesting faculty, staff, and participating ambassadors. |
| • | At the end of each semester, we host a social event to celebrate our ambassadors and recognize their voluntary contributions. Faculty and staff who have engaged with the program are invited to share their experiences, either in person or by sending encouraging notes that we will display during the event. |
Request a Worldview Panel
Worldview Faculty Interest Form
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Contact Ramsha Baluch at rbaluch@bentley.edu
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