By Center for International Programs
The University of Dayton is the first university to sign onto the ethical and fair trade learning commitments sponsored by the Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative.
“These commitments reflect a human rights-based approach to global and local community engagement that centers the perspectives, leadership, representation and meaningful engagement of impacted populations and those who are most vulnerable,” said Shelley Inglis, executive director of UD’s Human Rights Center.
UD President Eric Spina formally signed the agreement on May 18, 2021.
Sarah Brightfield, a senior civil engineering major with a minor in sustainability, noted, “The commitment to Community-Based Global Learning is an opportunity to build a more equitable and inclusive community worldwide.” She knows firsthand the challenge after participating in a semester at Griffith University in Australia and being part of the sustainable travel group in the SEE 401 C