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Foundations of EDGE Provost Endorsement Program

Fall 2026 Application Form

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Registration Form

The Fall 2026 cohort is full! Please check back on this website for the Spring 2027 application!

About the Fall 2026 Program

Explore the potential of Experiential Digital Global Engagement (EDGE) by adapting an existing syllabus to incorporate EDGE learning objectives, activities, and assignments. Throughout the program, you'll develop an EDGE Action Plan and learn how to design projects that foster meaningful cross-cultural engagement, collaborative problem-solving, and intercultural learning. You'll also consider key factors such as cultural diversity, technology, and disciplinary relevance. 

This endorsement is offered in the Teaching & Outreach domain. 

Upon completion, you will receive: 

  • a digital badge
  • a certificate
  • a congratulatory email

The endorsement will also automatically populate in your Faculty Activity Report under the Teaching & Outreach domain.

Program dates for Fall 2026: September 21 - December 4, 2026

  • Participation is limited to the first 10 applicants. 
  • Registration for Fall 2026 closes Sunday, September 21, 2026, or when the enrollment cap is reached, whichever comes first.
  • Instructions for next steps will be provided via email.

Requirements:

  1. Attend three (3) synchronous sessions (see dates below)
  2. Meet with Dr. Laura Cruz to explore the EDGE Research Toolkit on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 12:15pm-1:15pm or by individual consultation
  3. Submit an EDGE Action Plan
  4. Submit the program evaluation at the end of the program

Synchronous Sessions (Select three, but not all three of the same type):

  • “One Insight, One Action, One Question” Meetings from 12:15pm - 1:15pm
    • Thursday, October 1
    • Thursday, October 15
    • Thursday, November 19
  • EDGE Community of Practice Meetings
    • Wednesday, October 14
    • Wednesday, November 4
    • Tuesday, November 14
  • In-person offerings from 12:15pm - 1:15pm
    • Tuesday, October 6 at Penn State University Park
    • Wednesday, October 28 at Penn State Beaver
    • Monday, November 2 at Penn State Berks

Please complete the registration form aboveto secure your spot in the Fall 2026 cohort!

Note: The next Foundations of EDGE Provost Endorsement will be offered in Spring 2027.

About the Fall 2026 Program

Explore the potential of Experiential Digital Global Engagement (EDGE) by adapting an existing syllabus to incorporate EDGE learning objectives, activities, and assignments. Throughout the program, you'll develop an EDGE Action Plan and learn how to design projects that foster meaningful cross-cultural engagement, collaborative problem-solving, and intercultural learning. You'll also consider key factors such as cultural diversity, technology, and disciplinary relevance. 

This endorsement is offered in the Teaching & Outreach domain. 

Upon completion, you will receive: 

  • a digital badge
  • a certificate
  • a congratulatory email

The endorsement will also automatically populate in your Faculty Activity Report under the Teaching & Outreach domain.

Program dates for Fall 2026: September 21 - December 4, 2026

  • Participation is limited to the first 10 applicants. 
  • Registration for Fall 2026 closes Sunday, September 21, 2026, or when the enrollment cap is reached, whichever comes first.
  • Instructions for next steps will be provided via email.

Requirements:

  1. Attend three (3) synchronous sessions (see dates below)
  2. Meet with Dr. Laura Cruz to explore the EDGE Research Toolkit on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 12:15pm-1:15pm or by individual consultation
  3. Submit an EDGE Action Plan
  4. Submit the program evaluation at the end of the program

Synchronous Sessions (Select three, but not all three of the same type):

  • “One Insight, One Action, One Question” Meetings from 12:15pm - 1:15pm
    • Thursday, October 1
    • Thursday, October 15
    • Thursday, November 19
  • EDGE Community of Practice Meetings
    • Wednesday, October 14
    • Wednesday, November 4
    • Tuesday, November 14
  • In-person offerings from 12:15pm - 1:15pm
    • Tuesday, October 6 at Penn State University Park
    • Wednesday, October 28 at Penn State Beaver
    • Monday, November 2 at Penn State Berks

Please complete the registration form aboveto secure your spot in the Fall 2026 cohort!

Note: The next Foundations of EDGE Provost Endorsement will be offered in Spring 2027.

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