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Global Leadership Advancing Student Success (GLASS) is a program designed to advance international student professional development in preparation for U.S. and global work cultures, leadership, and success. Through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and hands-on projects, ISSO GLASS empowers students to become global leaders ready to succeed in an interconnected world.
ISSO GLASS is designed to foster:
Professional Learning &
Development
Enhance learning beyond the classroom for professional readiness and leadership development.
Interpersonal & Intercultural
Communication
Explore intricacies of communication and navigate interpersonal dynamics across diverse cultural and social contexts.
Global Mindfulness &
Inclusion
Gain a deeper understanding of themselves and apply skills and learning on a global scale.
Workshops
Explore the ISSO GLASS workshops and map out your personalized professional development journey with our planning worksheet.
Professional Learning & Development
- Global Leadership Conference
- Personal & Professional Branding as an International Student
- Adopting a Leader Mindset
- Are you an Ideal Team Player
- Introduction to Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
- Leveraging Your Leadership Styles
Interpersonal & Intercultural Communication
- Handshakes and Headshots
- Public Speaking in U.S. Contexts
- Resolving Intercultural Misunderstandings
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Global Mindfulness & Inclusion
- Adopting a Leader Mindset
- Executive Leadership in Global Contexts
- UN Panel: Global Careers Supporting International Diplomacy
Electives
- United Nations Tour
- Federal Reserve NY Visit
- Intercultural Story Circles
- Exploring Career Opportunities in Hong Kong
This is a sample overview of ISSO GLASS workshops. Please refer to the Events Calendar below for upcoming offerings.
Professional Learning & Development
- Professional Branding 2.0: Creating Your Action Plan
- Successful Cross-cultural Teamwork
- Introduction to Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
- Leveraging Your Leadership Styles
Interpersonal & Intercultural Communication
- The Power of Your Story: Acing Interview Questions
- Enhancing Communication Through Improv
- Recognizing and Using Multiple Communication Styles
Global Mindfulness & Inclusion
- Interdisciplinary Discussion with Local and Global Leaders
- Looking for Work Around the Globe
- Women Who Lead Roundtable
Electives
- United Nations Tour
- Federal Reserve NY Visit
- Exploring Intl. Careers with the Dutch Consulate General
- Professional Headshots
This is a sample overview of ISSO GLASS workshops. Please refer to the Events Calendar below for upcoming offerings.
Badges & Credentials
ISSO GLASS operates on a tiered system, with students progressing through various levels of achievement as they advance through the program:
Tier 1 - Digital Badge
- Attend five ISSO GLASS workshops (at least one course from each of the three focus areas)
- Attend Introduction to Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
Tier 2 - Certificate of Participation
- Complete Tier 1
- Attend Leveraging Your Leadership Styles
- Attend four additional ISSO GLASS workshops
Tier 3 - Distinction in Global Leadership
- Complete Tier 1 + Tier 2
- Complete ISSO GLASS Capstone Project
Events Calendar
QUESTIONS
ISSO GLASS workshops are open to all international students at Columbia University, including undergraduate, graduate, non-degree, and exchange students.
ISSO GLASS workshops are free, however there may be additional costs affiliated with some ISSO GLASS experiences.
Participants earn an ISSO GLASS badge and certificates by attending designated workshops, completing specific activities, and meeting any additional requirements outlined in the program. Please review the Badges & Credentials.
Stay updated by subscribing to the ISSOnews, following the ISSO GLASS on LinkedIn, and checking the ISSO GLASS website regularly.
Yes, registration is required for most workshops to ensure enough space and materials for participants.
ISSO GLASS workshops focus on leadership, professional development, teamwork, intercultural communication, and other skills that support personal and professional growth.
The time commitment varies depending on the workshops and activities you choose to attend. Most workshops are 60-90 minutes long
Workshops are facilitated by experienced professionals, ISSO staff, and guest speakers with expertise in leadership and international student success.