Explore the research behind Global Up and the AFS Global Competence Certificate. This curated repository brings together academic studies and evidence demonstrating measurable gains in global competence, intercultural effectiveness, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration across diverse learning contexts.
Research Repository
2025, AFS & Global Cities, Inc
Measures learning outcomes among participants in AFS virtual exchange programs using pre/post assessment approaches.
2025, Clemson University
Analyzes personal and professional growth among pre-health students participating in cultural competency programs incorporating GCC components.
2025, University of Oxford
Explores how intercultural virtual exchange experiences influence cultural awareness, communication skills, and perceptions of global social justice.
2024, Star Scholars Press
Explores frameworks for active global citizenship and references digital learning models supporting global competence development.
2024, AFS & Stevens Initiative
Evaluates the impact of Global Up Teen virtual exchange programs on intercultural learning outcomes using mixed methods.
2023, The Ohio State University
Assesses the impact of integrating the GCC into engineering education to support global sociotechnical competency development.
2022, Texas A&M University
Investigates the impact of GCC-based training within international interdisciplinary STEM research programs and measures growth in global competencies.
2021, AFS & Stevens Initiative
Evaluates the impact of AFS virtual exchange programs on high-school students’ global competence using validated pre/post assessment methods.
2021, York U. & Zhejiang U.
Examines conceptual models of global competence in higher education and discusses practical approaches to competence development.
2020, Elon University, CEL
Explores blended learning approaches and constructivist pedagogy as frameworks for developing global competence through structured intercultural experiences.
2019, Purdue University
Examines the impact of integrating the GCC into a short-term study abroad program and measures intercultural development using the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI).
2019, Purdue U. & Duke U.
Analyzes the effectiveness of structured mentoring interventions in supporting intercultural competence development during study abroad experiences.