Seven Steps for Effective Study Abroad Risk Management

February 9, 2012

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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, has put this topic at the forefront of many administrators' minds.

Join us for a 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 participating in this webcast, you will be able to assess your study abroad risk management preparedness and improve your operations.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

1:00 - 2:45 p.m. EST

A brief overview of 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
Additional resources

Want more information about this event?

Contact Lisa Wexler, Assistant Conference Director if you'd like additional information about the program agenda.

Instructors

Allan Shackelford

Attorney

As an attorney and/or consultant, Allan has advised institutions of higher education for over 30 years on various issues, including student affairs, disability accommodations, governance, accreditation, and risk management. He writes for a number of publications related to higher education policy and legal issues. He has written and presented extensively on students with disabilities, specifically on risk and legal liability issues related to students with significant psychological disabilities.

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.

Registration

CD Recording of Live Webcast

We record the audio and visual portion of all live webcast events and make them available in two forms; as a CD or as an electronic download. CD recordings are mailed with a bound copy of the presentation materials and handouts approximately 10 business days following the live webcast date.

On-Demand Download of Live Webcast (180 day license)

We record the audio and visual portion of all live webcast events and make them available in two forms; as a CD or as an electronic download. On-demand downloads are available through an internet link sent via email approximately 10 business days following the live webcast date (links are active for 180 days).

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What Others are Saying

“

One of the best webinars our office has been part of. Great presenters, and the supplemental materials will boost our programs.

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Jeremy Reynolds

International Centre, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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I’ve participated in various study abroad risk management webinars in the past couple of years, and this is the first to lay out steps and list the necessities of each step. It gave such a clear map of where we should be headed and how to get there. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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Jill Kellogg-Serna

Study Abroad Coordinator, University of Idaho

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Any institution with an operational study abroad program or one that plans to develop a program must participate in this webcast. It will advance the your current activities surrounding risk, and for newcomers, the webcast provides a comprehensive framework to begin your study abroad program. Thank you so much Academic Impressions!

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Seven Steps for Effective Study Abroad Risk Management

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