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EMU Canadian Systems of Higher Education (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Toronto, Canada; windsor, Canada
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Budget Sheets: Summer
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 02/01/2026 02/06/2026 06/15/2026 06/19/2026
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Faculty-Led Abroad
Field of Study: All majors are welcome, Education, Education Leadership
Program Description:

Canadian Systems of Higher Education

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Term: Summer
Course: LEAD 479 or EDLD 592
Credits: 3
Eligibility: Open to all EMU undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing and guest students. Must be at least 18 years old at the time of travel.

Program Overview

This 5-day experiential education course will take place in Windsor, CA with travel to Toronto, CA and Niagara Falls, CA. Students will have the opportunity to meet and learn from Canadian administrators, scholars, and students across many different specialties in higher education. Students will also have an opportunity to explore colleges and universities in Canada to compare and contrast organizational structures and their potential impact on leadership. With an emphasis on reflection, writing and experiential learning, the course will engage a variety of learning styles and activities to introduce the Canadian system of higher education. This course will focus on linking theory to practice. 

The primary objective of this course is to begin to uncover and understand the unique challenges, constraints, and opportunities that are affecting higher education not only within the United States but in other countries as well. We will explore a variety of topics such as history of Canadian higher education as well as issues related to race and inequity in Canadian higher education. Concepts and research insights from contemporary literature will also be utilized to understand the Canadian system of higher education. 

Program Highlights
  • Meet with administrative leaders from universities in Windsor and Toronto.
  • Take an excursion to the world famous Niagara Falls.
  • Explore Toronto and its diverse culture.
Instructor Information
Dr. Selyna Pérez Beverly is a scholar-practitioner who has more than 10 years of experience working in Student Affairs in Residence Life, K-12 STEM outreach, the College Assistance Migrant Program, and academic advising. Before she entered her PhD program, she was coordinating academic advising at Cal Poly Pomona through the Provost’s office. During her PhD program she was active as a leader in her department and in AERA. Following her PhD, she worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the WEI Lab at the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she conducted research on the Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Aspire Alliance whose focus is to broaden participation in STEM through faculty hiring and professional development focused on inclusive practices.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid and many EMU scholarships may be applied to the tuition and fees for this approved program. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for more information on how to use your financial aid and scholarships to help cover the costs of studying abroad.