Seven Steps for Effective Study Abroad Risk Management

July 20, 2011

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Overview

Are you prepared to manage a study abroad crisis?

Managing the risks associated with study abroad programs is an ongoing challenge for many institutions. Study abroad programs have steadily increased in popularity over the past 25 years, with nearly 300,000 students now studying abroad annually. This popularity, coupled with several high-profile study-abroad incidents in recent headlines, means this topic is currently at the forefront of many administrators' minds. Join Academic Impressions in this archived webcast that will outline seven steps that institutions should consider when evaluating new study abroad programs or assessing existing programs and how to implement those steps at your institution.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is ideal for directors, assistant directors, associate directors, and coordinators of study abroad programs, as well as any other individuals responsible for coordinating the details and logistics of international education trips. This content may also appeal to the university's legal counsel, coordinators of risk management and insurance, and other administrators involved with managing university risk and liability.

Agenda

Learning Outcome:

After viewing this archived webcast, you will be able to assess your study abroad risk management preparedness and improve your operations accordingly.

Recorded on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 :: 105 minutes

Understanding the state of study abroad today
Seven steps to manage study abroad risk
- Develop policies
- Train staff and orient students
- Implement strategic articulation agreements
- Involve the entire campus
- Respond to Department of State travel warnings and alerts
- Create formal evaluation processes
- Review procedures
Lessons learned from Japan
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Instructors

Allan Shackelford

Attorney

As an attorney and/or consultant, Allan has advised institutions of higher education for more than 30 years on various issues, including student affairs, disability accommodations, study abroad, governance, accreditation, and risk management. Additionally, he writes for a number of publications related to higher education policy and legal issues, including a bimonthly column that appears in Disability Compliance for Higher Education. Allan has presented extensively at national higher education conferences on risk and legal liability issues related to students with significant psychological disabilities. He received his B.A. in history from Emory University and his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Margaret Wiedenhoeft

Associate Director, Center for International Programs

Kalamazoo College

Margaret has worked in the Center for International Programs at Kalamazoo College for over 10 years in a variety of positions. Currently she manages the Kalamazoo study abroad programs in China, France, India, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Thailand. Margaret received her B.A. in international studies from Emory University and a Ph.D. in educational leadership, research, and technology from Western Michigan University. Her interest and passion for international education began with her experience living, working, and studying in Berlin for four years. Professional interests include promoting non-traditional study abroad sites, short-term study abroad programming, international service learning projects, and conducting research about the impact and experience of study abroad on US college students.

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