Cultural Intelligence in Higher Education: Supporting Holistic Student Development
In this 1-hour interactive webinar, panelists will share practical insights and lived experiences on how they’ve implemented CQ frameworks within business programs, global initiatives, and student development strategies. Learn how CQ is being leveraged to meet learning outcomes, support student goal-setting, and drive tangible outcomes such as job placement and intercultural readiness.
Cultural Intelligence in Higher Education: Supporting Holistic Student Development
Monday, June 9th, 2025 - 12:00 PM ET | 9:00 AM PT | 5:00 PM BST | 6:00 PM CEST
We invite you to our next complimentary webinar, Cultural Intelligence in Higher Education: Supporting Holistic Student Development! As higher education institutions strive to prepare students for global careers and diverse workplaces, Cultural Intelligence (CQ) emerges as a critical differentiator in fostering student success. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with higher ed leaders who are actively embedding CQ into curricular and co-curricular experiences to enhance holistic student development and career readiness. You’ll learn from Kelsey Dery (Senior Client Consultant, Cultural Intelligence Center), Dr. Maggie Mahoney (Director Global Engagement, Institute for Global Engagement at the University of Houston), Dr. Cheri DeClercq (Assistant Dean, Graduate Initiatives & Academic Innovation at Michigan State University), and Chad Goeden (Associate Director for International Student Programs, Columbia University) as they show you the potential of Cultural Intelligence in today’s world.
Attendees will:
- Hear how CQ tools and assessments are applied in real academic and student life contexts.
- Explore the connection between CQ and global career competencies.
- Gain actionable ideas for integrating CQ into programs beyond study abroad—across disciplines and departments.
- Learn from student feedback, data-informed practices, and cross-campus collaborations.
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Speaker Bios
Kelsey Dery
Kelsey is responsible for developing current relationships by matching and aligning client’s needs with appropriate solutions, demonstrating how the CQ Center’s research-based products and solutions can resolve their needs. She has a B.A. in Communications from Grand Valley State University and a background working with startup companies as well as experience working in the legal world. She currently resides in Cascais, Portugal with her husband and son
Dr. Maggie Mahoney
Dr. Maggie Mahoney is the director of global engagement at the University of Houston Institute for Global Engagement. She has over 15 years of experience in higher education. At the University of Houston, Dr. Mahoney leads efforts for strategic internationalization, including global program development, study abroad, student global competence development, risk management, and global partnerships. Maggie is a Fulbright Scholar for India, having completed the International Education Administrator’s program. She earned an EdD in ethical leadership from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, a master’s degree in education in higher education administration from The University of Texas at Austin, and a BA in French from the Centenary College of Louisiana.
Dr. Cheri DeClercq
Cheri DeClercq is a strategic, results-based leader with over 15 years of leadership success in higher education. Driven by a passion to help others reach their full potential, she is known for her collaborative leadership and ability to achieve goals.
DeClercq joined Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business in 2008, working with the Weekend/Executive MBA program. She was instrumental in evolving and expanding the program, and this success led to broader leadership roles within the college. She currently serves as a member of the Dean’s team, focusing on MBA/MS programs, Marketing, and the Broad Strategic Initiative on Culture/Climate (DEI). Externally, she consistently contributes to the graduate management education industry through board service and thought leadership. Her teaching experience is in the areas of global business and strategy.
Prior to coming to MSU, DeClercq was responsible for marketing and enrollment management at Central Michigan University’s Off-Campus Programs – a system of over 60 locations worldwide and online, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs for working professionals. Previous roles have leveraged her expertise in marketing and adult learners to implement revenue-generating initiatives at Grand Valley State University and Kirtland Community College.DeClercq earned her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University’s Broad College in 1989, her master’s in Leadership from Central Michigan University in 2002 and her Ph.D. in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education with a cognate in Strategy from Michigan State in 2015. She enjoys spending time with family, travel, and a good glass of wine.
Chad Goeden
Chad is the Associate Director for International Student Programs at Columbia University. In his role as head of the Programming team, he develops programs designed to build community and support the overall success of Columbia’s international student population: objectives that he and the team achieve by delivering events aimed at fostering inclusion and belonging, developing intercultural humility, and promoting leadership and global mindfulness.
Chad holds over 20 years of experience in the field of international, global, and intercultural education. He is a teacher by training and has lived, studied, and worked in the U.S., Germany, Ukraine, and South Korea. These experiences have taught him unique intercultural perspectives that can be seen in his work with ISSO.
In his free time, Chad enjoys reading in local coffee shops and participating in group fitness classes.
