Course info

Course name, Mastering the Logistics: Faculty-led Abroad Prog.

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success Type of course Global Learning


About the course

Upcoming Classes

No classes scheduled

Description

This workshop is designed to help faculty better navigate the logistical aspects of education abroad program. Participants will receive a brief overview of the proposal process, hints for writing successful program proposals, and learn what the Education Abroad Committee looks for in a proposal. The bulk of the workshop will focus on planning program details such as finding housing, in-country transportation, meals, and programming tours and museum visits. Faculty Participants will learn about working with in-country partners, travel agents, third-party education abroad providers, etc. Previous program leaders will be on hand to share their experiences. We ask that participants read the Program Leader Handbook.

Facilitators:

Christopher Lytle, Office of International Education and Development

Mark Hagen, Office of International Education and Development

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Objectives

  • Describe university policies and procedures related to developing and managing faculty led study abroad programs.
  • Answer commonly asked questions on logistical issues that often arise from faculty-led study abroad programs.
  • Apply best practices learned from fellow faculty in avoiding major pitfalls when leading student groups abroad.

Prerequisites

None

Administrators

  • Crystal Weisner

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