The Impact and Advantages of an International Background in Academia
Document Type
Conference Session
Publication Date
4-18-2026
Abstract
This panel explores the distinctive advantages that professors with international backgrounds bring to the classroom. Initially, each panelist will share their personal narratives, highlighting how experiences abroad have shaped their pedagogical approaches and informed their research trajectories. Subsequently, a moderated discussion will delve into the broader implications of international experience including how an international background influences teaching and curriculum development, and the role of cultural diversity in fostering an innovative academic atmosphere.
Moderator: Roxane Coche, University of Florida
Panelists: Erika Grodzki, Lynn University
Helena Vanhala, Robert Morris University
William Davie, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Hyacinth Balediata Bangero, Bowling Green State University
Camilo Perez Quintero, Regis University
Host
Las Vegas Convention Center
Conference/Symposium
Broadcast Education Association (BEA) National Annual Convention
City/State
Las Vegas, NV
Department
College of Communication and Design
Recommended Citation
Coche, R., Grodzki, E., Vanhala, H., Davie, W., Balediata Bangero, H., & Perez Quintero, C. (2026, April 17-21). The impact and advantages of an international background in academia [Conference session]. Broadcast Education Association (BEA) National Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
