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FACULTY&STAFFHANDBOOK:GLOBALSEMINARS
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CRISISCONTACTS
CenterforGlobalEngagementCGEstaffserveasyourprimarycrisiscontacts.
AssociateAcademicDeanforGlobalAffairs GratziaVillarroel Office:920-403-3887
Mobile:920-562-7040 [email protected]
DirectorofStudyAbroad&Off-CampusPrograms JeremyDoughty Office:920-403-4068
Mobile:920-740-2888 [email protected]
AdvisorforStudyAbroad&Off-CampusPrograms AlainaMorales Office:920-403-3459
Mobile:217-508-6883 [email protected]
CampusSafetyContactCampusSafetyifyou’reunabletoreachCGEstaff.
CampusSafety 24/7Contact 920-403-3299 [email protected]
ContactAmandaKimforissuesregardinggender-basedmisconductandsexualharassment.SeniorAdvisortothePresidentforEquity,Diversity,&Inclusion AmandaKim 920-403-3018 [email protected]
Media&CommunicationsDirectallmediainquiriestoMichaelCounter.
DirectorofMediaRelations MichaelCounter Office:920-403-3089Mobile:920-362-8864 [email protected]
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24/7CustomerService 1-610-263-2847 [email protected]
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INTRODUCTION
DearFacultyandStaff,ThankyouforcommittingyourtimeandenergytocraftingandleadingaGlobalSeminarforSt.NorbertCollegestudents.IntheCenterforGlobalEngagement,ourmissionistochallengeandsupportindividualstobecomeethicalglobalcitizenswhocollaborateforsociallyresponsibleandpositivechangeinadiverseworld.Tohonorourmission,weprovidesupporttofacultyandstaffwhodesignanddeliverGlobalSeminars—short-term,faculty-ledstudyabroadprogramsduringtheJ-Termandsummer.ThishandbookoffersacomprehensiveoverviewofSt.NorbertCollege’sapproachtoGlobalSeminars.Itisdesignedtohelpyouconstructandleadaneffectivestudyabroadprogramthatalignswithbestpracticesinthefieldofinternationaleducation.WelookforwardtohelpingyoubuildadynamicandtransformativeGlobalSeminarthatwillbenefitSt.NorbertCollegestudentsintellectually,spiritually,andpersonally.Pleaseletusknowifyouhaveanyquestionsalongtheway.CenterforGlobalEngagementStaffSpecialThanksTheCenterforGlobalEngagementwouldliketorecognizethefollowinginstitutionsandorganizationsfortheirguidance:IndianaUniversityNAFSA:AssociationofInternationalEducatorsSt.CatherineUniversitySt.OlafCollegeTheForumonEducationAbroadTowsonUniversityUniversityofDelawareUniversityofDenverUniversityofSt.ThomasUniversityofTexasatAustinUpperMidwestAssociationforInternationalEducation
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
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VISION&MISSION................................................................................................................ 1
St.NorbertCollegeMissionStatement.................................................................... 1
CenterforGlobalEngagementVisionStatement.................................................... 1
CenterforGlobalEngagementMissionStatement.................................................. 1
CenterforGlobalEngagementCoreValues............................................................. 1
EqualOpportunityStatement.................................................................................. 1
StudyAbroadLearningGoals&Outcomes.............................................................. 2
SHORT-TERMSTUDYABROADPROGRAMS.......................................................................... 3
Definition .......................................................................................................... 3
GlobalSeminars........................................................................................................ 3
Benefits .......................................................................................................... 3
PROCESS .......................................................................................................... 5
10-StepProcess........................................................................................................ 5
OnlineResources...................................................................................................... 5
RepeatGlobalSeminars........................................................................................... 5
Step1:MeetwiththeAssociateAcademicDeanforGlobalAffairs........................ 5
Step2:CompletetheProposal................................................................................. 5
Step3:MeetwithStudyAbroad.............................................................................. 6
Step4:DesignYourGlobalSeminar......................................................................... 6
Step5:PromoteYourGlobalSeminar...................................................................... 6
Step6:FacilitatePre-DepartureProgramming........................................................ 6
Step7:AttendtheFacultyTraining.......................................................................... 6
Step8:DeliverYourGlobalSeminar........................................................................ 7
Step9:FacilitateRe-EntryProgramming................................................................. 7
Step10:Debrief........................................................................................................ 7
SUPPORTMODELS .......................................................................................................... 8
FINANCIALMODESL .......................................................................................................... 10
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TIMELINES .......................................................................................................... 11
ProposalSubmissionTimeline.................................................................................. 11
StudentApplicationandPaymentTimelines........................................................... 12
RESPONSIBILITIES:FACULTYDIRECTOR&PROGRAMASSISTANT........................................ 13
FacultyDirectorResponsibilities.............................................................................. 13
ProgramAssistantResponsibilities........................................................................... 14
FINANCESANDBUDGETING................................................................................................. 15
BudgetTemplate...................................................................................................... 15
BudgetPolices.......................................................................................................... 16
StudentPayments.................................................................................................... 16
MakingPayments..................................................................................................... 16
TrackingExpenses.................................................................................................... 17
CashAdvance .......................................................................................................... 17
LOGISTICALARRANGEMENTS.............................................................................................. 18
Flights .......................................................................................................... 18
AirportTransportationintheU.S............................................................................. 18
TransportationAbroad............................................................................................. 18
HousingAbroad........................................................................................................ 19
MealsAbroad .......................................................................................................... 19
MobilePhone .......................................................................................................... 19
STUDENTENROLLMENT....................................................................................................... 20
AdmissionPolicyforStudents.................................................................................. 20
TuitionWaiver,TuitionExchange,andNorbertineWaiverStudents....................... 20
StudentApplications................................................................................................ 21
StudentPayment...................................................................................................... 21
StudentFinancialAid................................................................................................ 21
StatementonEqualEducationalOpportunity......................................................... 22
LateApplicants......................................................................................................... 22
LowEnrollment........................................................................................................ 22
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WithdrawingPriortoDeparture.............................................................................. 22
StudentswithAcademicorDisciplinaryIssues........................................................ 22
STUDENTPREPARATION...................................................................................................... 23
CenterforGlobalEngagementSupport................................................................... 23
FacultyDirectorSupport.......................................................................................... 23
AcademicExperience............................................................................................... 23
PassportsandVisas.................................................................................................. 23
IN-COUNTRYMATTERS......................................................................................................... 24
NotificationofArrival............................................................................................... 24
Orientation .......................................................................................................... 24
GeneralStudentHealthandWellness..................................................................... 24
StudentDismissalfromProgram.............................................................................. 24
StudentWithdrawalfromProgram.......................................................................... 25
HEALTH,SAFETY,SECURITY,ANDRISKMANAGEMENT....................................................... 26
ImportantNote........................................................................................................ 26
ProgramPlanning..................................................................................................... 26
HealthInsurance...................................................................................................... 27
SmartTravelerEnrollmentProgram(STEP)............................................................. 27
Immunizations.......................................................................................................... 27
Unstructured/FreeTimeforStudents...................................................................... 28
CultureShock.......................................................................................................... 28
Gender-BasedMisconductandSexualHarassment................................................. 29
MultipleandIntersectingIdentities......................................................................... 30
Liability .......................................................................................................... 30
Transportation.......................................................................................................... 30
AlcoholUse .......................................................................................................... 30
CRISISPREPARATIONANDPROTOCOL................................................................................. 32
CrisisProcedures...................................................................................................... 32
ImportantNote........................................................................................................ 32
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AssesstheCrisis........................................................................................................ 32
Majorcrisis................................................................................................... 33
Minorcrisis................................................................................................... 33
MediaInquiries......................................................................................................... 34
SituationalChecklists................................................................................................ 34
Seriousaccidentorillness............................................................................ 34
Reportofamissingstudent.......................................................................... 34
Deathofastudent........................................................................................ 35
Politicalcrisesandnaturaldisasters............................................................. 35
Rapeorsexualassault.................................................................................. 35
Crimesotherthansexualassault................................................................. 36
Studentperpetrator(s)................................................................................. 36
Potentiallyseriousmentalhealthissues...................................................... 36
Hostagesituations........................................................................................ 37
RETURNINGTOST.NORBERTCOLLEGE............................................................................... 38
StudentProgramEvaluations................................................................................... 38
Debrief .......................................................................................................... 38
Budgeting .......................................................................................................... 38
Grades .......................................................................................................... 38
ReturnedStudentServices....................................................................................... 38
POLICIES .......................................................................................................... 39
CountriesUnderU.S.DepartmentofStateTravelWarnings................................... 39
EventsCausingImmediateCancelationoftheGlobalSeminar............................... 39
FacultyDirectorEligibility......................................................................................... 39
FacultyDirectorProposal......................................................................................... 40
FamilyMembers(Partners,Spouses,andChildren)................................................ 40
GuestSNCFaculty,Staff,andStaff........................................................................... 41
GuestStudents(Non-SNCStudents)........................................................................ 41
InternationalHealthInsurance................................................................................ 41
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ProgramAssistantEligibility..................................................................................... 41
RepeatGlobalSeminars........................................................................................... 41
StudentWithdrawal................................................................................................. 41
REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... 43
APPENDIXA.CHECKLIST....................................................................................................... 44
APPENDIXB.INCIDENTREPORT........................................................................................... 45
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VISION,MISSION,GOALS,&OUTCOMESAsyoubegintodesignyourGlobalSeminar,itisimportanttobemindfulofaligningyourprogramwiththevision,mission,andvaluesofSt.NorbertCollegeandtheCenterforGlobalEngagement.St.NorbertCollegeMissionStatementSt.NorbertCollege,aCatholicliberalartscollegeembracingtheNorbertineidealofcommunio,providesaneducationalenvironmentthatfostersintellectual,spiritual,andpersonaldevelopment.CenterforGlobalEngagementVisionStatementTocreateajust,empathetic,interconnected,andpeacefulglobalcommunity.CenterforGlobalEngagementMissionStatementTochallengeandsupportindividualstobecomeethicalglobalcitizenswhocollaborateforsociallyresponsibleandpositivechangeinadiverseworld.CenterforGlobalEngagementCoreValuesWearestudent-centered,engagedadvocateswhovalue:
• Academicexcellence• Innovation• Globaldiversity
EqualOpportunityStatementTheCenterforGlobalEngagementiscommittedtothepolicythatallpersonsshallhaveequalaccesstoitsprograms,facilities,andemployment,withoutregardtorace,color,creed,religion,nationalorigin,sex,age,maritalstatus,disability,publicassistancestatus,veteranstatus,orsexualorientation.
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StudyAbroadLearningGoals&Outcomes
AREAS&LEARNINGGOALS OBJECTIVES
AREA1:
INTELLECTUALDEVELOPMENT:
Understandtheinterconnectednessofhistorical,sociocultural,political,educational,andeconomicissuesincontemporaryglobal
contexts
Understandyourownculturalheritagewithinacomparativecontext Understandandengagewithlocalandglobalissuestocreateabetterworld Collaboratewithdiverseotherstoproduceknowledgeandpositivechangeinanethicalandequitablemanner Developamoreinclusiveunderstandingofdiversity Understandyourhostregion,country,andcommunityandtherelationshipsbetweenthem Developnewperspectivesonyourfield(s)ofstudy
AREA2:
PERSONALDEVELOPMENT: Developabetterunderstandingoftheselfand
yourmultiple,intersectingidentitiesinanincreasinglydiversesociety
Understandtheimpactofastudyabroadoroff-campusprogramonyourmultiple,intersectingidentities Developadeeperawarenessofpowerandprivilegeinrelationtoyourmultiple,intersectingidentities Developtheabilitytocriticallyreflectonnewexperiences,articulatethedeepermeaningoftheseexperiences,andintegratethislearningintoexpressionofself Developanattitudeofopennessandacceptancetodifference Developaheightenedawarenessofandsensitivitytoculturalnorms Developapersonalphilosophyofmutualrespectandreciprocity
AREA3:
VOCATION: Articulateaclearerdefinitionofyourcallingorpurposeasamemberoftheworldcommunity
Developadeeperawarenessofyoursystemofbeliefs,values,passions,andcommitments Identifyneedsinlocalandglobalcommunities Developadeeperappreciationofthebeliefs,values,passions,andcommitmentsofdiverseothers Understandtheimpactofcultureonvocation
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SHORT-TERMSTUDYABROADPROGRAMSDefinitionAshort-termstudyabroadprogramisdefinedasaprogramofeightweeksorlessinduration(InstituteofInternationalEducation,2015).Donnelly-Smith(2009)explainedthat“short-termprogramscanrangefromweeklongprogramsconductedduringspringbreakinconjunctionwithasinglecourse,tothree-orfour-weekprogramsconductedduringJanuarytermorinthesummer,tolongerprogramsofuptoeightweeksthatcaninvolvehomestays,traveltomultiplesites,andserviceorresearchexperience”(p.12).GlobalSeminarsShort-term,faculty-ledstudyabroadprogramsatSt.NorbertCollegearecalledGlobalSeminars.Youmayselectoneofthreeprogramtypes:
• 4-creditJ-TermorSummerProgram:TheentirecourseisofferedduringtheJ-Termorsummer.StudentsearnallfourcreditsduringtheJ-Termorsummer.
• 2+2programProgram:ThecourseisofferedasafallplusJ-Termcourseorasaspringplussummercourse.Studentsearntwocreditsduringthefall/springandtwocreditsduringtheJ-Term/summer.
• EmbeddedProgram:A4-creditcourseisofferedduringthefallorspringsemester.StudentsmuststudyabroadduringtheJ-Termorsummerasarequirementforthecourse.
Pleaseseethe“FinancialModels”sectionofthishandbookforamoredetailedoverviewoftheprogramtypes.BenefitsMoreU.S.postsecondarystudentsparticipateinshort-termprograms(62%)thaninmid-length/semester-long(35%)orlong-term/year-longprograms(3%;InstituteofInternationalEducation,2015).Therecentgrowthinparticipationinshort-termstudyabroadprogramshaspromptedsomeresearcherstoexplorethedifferencesinstudentoutcomesbetweenshort-termandsemester-longstudyabroadparticipants.Dwyer(2004)pointedoutthattheconventionalwisdominthestudyabroadfieldisthat“thelongerstudentsstudyabroadthemoresignificanttheacademic,culturaldevelopmentandpersonalgrowthbenefitsthataccrue”(p.151).UsingdatafromalongitudinalstudyofalumniofstudyabroadprogramsofferedbytheInstitutefortheInternationalEducationofStudents(n=3,723),Dwyerfoundthatalthoughstudentswhoparticipatedonayear-orsemester-longprogramsawgreatergainsacrossoutcomecategories(e.g.,learningmoreaboutanotherculture,learninganotherlanguage,developingagreaterunderstandingofone’sownculturalvaluesandbiases),participationashort-termprogramsalsosignificantlyimpactedstudents.ChieffoandGriffiths(2004)concurredthatshort-termprograms“areworthwhileeducationalendeavorsthathavesignificantself-perceivedimpactsonstudents’intellectualandpersonal
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lives”(p.174).Nam(2012)alsofoundthatashort-termstudyabroadprogramcanhaveapositiveeffectonstudents’personalandprofessionaldevelopment,includingcareergoals,educationalaspirations,self-awareness,worldviewandperspectivechange,globalengagement,criticalthinkingskills,andmotivationrelatedtointernationalaffairs.Anderson,Lawton,Rexeisen,andHubbard(2006)agreedthatshort-termprogramscanhaveapositiveeffectonstudents’interculturalsensitivity.Similarly,Mapp’s(2012)findingsindicatedthatshort-termprogramscanproduceachangeinculturaladaptability.
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PROCESS10-StepProcessDesigninganddeliveringaGlobalSeminarisa10-stepprocess:
1. MeetwiththeAssociateAcademicDeanforGlobalAffairs2. Completeyourproposalwithaproposedbudgetanditinerary3. MeetwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementstaff4. DesignyourGlobalSeminar5. PromoteyourGlobalSeminar6. Facilitatepre-departureprogramming7. Attendthefaculty/stafftraining8. DeliveryourGlobalSeminar9. Facilitatere-entryprogramming10. DebriefwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementstaff
OnlineResourcesThe“ForFaculty&Staff”pageontheStudyAbroadwebsiteincludesonlineresourcesforfacultymembers(http://www.snc.edu/cge/studyabroad/faculty.html).RepeatGlobalSeminarsFacultymemberswhoofferarepeatGlobalSeminar(i.e.,thesameGlobalSeminarmorethanonce)stillmustnavigatethroughtheformalprocessforGlobalSeminars.Step#1doesnotneedtobecompleted.BeginwithStep#2.Step1:MeetwiththeAssociateAcademicDeanforGlobalAffairsTheAssociateAcademicDeanforGlobalAffairswillprovideyouwithfeedback,addressyourquestionsandconcerns,reviewtherequirementsfortheproposal,andclarifyyournextsteps.Step2:CompletetheProposalCompletetheproposal,whichisavailablefordownloadonthe“ForFaculty&Staff”pageontheCGEwebsite.Pleaseensurethattheinformationthatyouprovideisaccurateandthatyourresponsesarethoughtful.ThedetailsthatyouprovideinyourproposalwillbeusedtopromoteyourGlobalSeminar.Aspartofyourproposal,youalsomustsubmitaproposedbudgetandadraftitinerary.ThebudgetandtheitineraryoffertheCenterforGlobalEngagementabettersenseofthescopeofyourGlobalSeminar.Itisunderstoodthatthebudgetanditinerarywillbealteredaslogisticalarrangementsandacademiccontentaredetermined.Elementsofastrongproposalincludeaprogramthat:
• Hasahighdegreeofacademicintegrity(i.e.,theGlobalSeminarmaintainsthesameacademicrigorasanon-campuscourse)
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• Alignswiththevision,mission,values,andlearningoutcomesofSt.NorbertCollegeandtheCenterforGlobalEngagement
• Maintainsfiscalandbudgetaryresponsibility• ResultsinbroadaccesstoSt.NorbertCollegestudents• Attendstoriskmanagementissues
ItisexpectedthattheFacultyDirectorsubmittingtheproposalismakingacommitmenttotheGlobalSeminarandwillnotterminatethecourseorwithdrawfromtheprogramexceptinanemergency.Pleasenotethatlateand/orincompleteproposalswillbegivenlowerprioritythancompleteproposalssubmittedontimeStep3:MeetWiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementStaffAfterreviewingyourproposal,theCenterforGlobalEngagementteamwillprovideyouwithfeedbacktostrengthenyourGlobalSeminar.YouwillalsoreviewthetimelineforyourGlobalSeminar.Independently,pleaseworkwithyourdisciplineandassociatedeanto1)obtaincorecurriculumapproval(ifnecessary)foryourGlobalSeminar,2)determinethecoursenumberforyourGlobalSeminar,and3)discussthealignmentofyourGlobalSeminarwithyourdiscipline’smajorand/orminorrequirements.Step4:DesignYourGlobalSeminarYouwillworkcloselywiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementtodesignyourGlobalSeminar.ThelevelofsupportprovidedbyCGEwillvarybasedonthesupportmodelthatyouselect.Youmayreviewthesupportmodelsinthishandbookandonthe“ForFaculty&StaffPage”ontheCGEwebsite.Step5:PromoteYourGlobalSeminarTomoveforwardwithyourGlobalSeminar,atleastsixstudentsmustapplybytheapplicationdeadline.YoumayreviewthestudentapplicationandstudentpaymenttimelinesforGlobalSeminarsinthishandbookandonthe“ForFaculty&Staff”pageontheCGEwebsite.Step6:FacilitatePre-DepartureProgrammingTheCenterforGlobalEngagementofferspre-departureprogrammingforallstudentsparticipatinginaCGE-sponsoredprogram,includingGlobalSeminars.Pleasereferencethe“Events&Deadline”pageontheCGEwebsite.Additionally,youareencouragedtofacilitateformalandinformalprogram-specificpre-departureprogrammingtoprepareyourstudentsforaneffectivestudyabroadexperience.Step7:AttendtheFacultyTrainingTheCenterforGlobalEngagementhostsamandatorytrainingforallfacultyandstaffleadingGlobalSeminars.Thepurposeoftheorientationistoempoweryouwiththeknowledge,skills,
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anddispositionstofacilitateaneffectiveGlobalSeminar.Topicsincludetheon-siteorientation,budgeting,riskmanagement,andbestpracticesforfacilitatingshort-term,faculty-ledstudyabroadprograms.Step8:DeliverYourGlobalSeminarDeliveryourGlobalSeminarabroad!Within24hoursofyourgroup’sarrival,pleasesendtheCenterforGlobalEngagementashortemailinwhichyouconfirmyourarrival.Also,pleasekeeptheCenterforGlobalEngagementupdatedonallriskmanagementissues.Step9:FacilitateRe-EntryProgrammingYoumustbemindfulofhelpingstudentsprocesstheirlearningandofferingthemsuggestionstocontinuetheirlearning.AlthoughtheCenterforGlobalEngagementfacilitatesre-entryprogramming,youarestronglyencouragedtofacilitateformalandinformalprogram-specificprogramming.Step10:DebriefYouwillmeetwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementtoshareyourexperiencesandevaluateyourGlobalSeminar.YourhonestandstraightforwardfeedbackwillhelpusimproveGlobalSeminarsforfuturefaculty,staff,andstudents.
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SUPPORTMODELSTheCenterforGlobalEngagementprovidesyouwithahigh-,medium-,orlow-levelofsupport.Thefollowingchart,whichisalsoavailableonthe“ForFaculty&Staff”pageontheCGEwebsite,providesanoverviewofeachsupportmodelandthecorrespondingresponsibilitiesforthefacultymemberandtheCenterforGlobalEngagement.Youmustnoteyourpreferredsupportmodelinyourproposal.
SUPPORTMODELS SUPPORTMODEL1 SUPPORTMODEL2 SUPPORTMODEL3
DEGREEOFCGESUPPORT LOW MEDIUM HIGH
SUMMARY
Facultymemberdesignsthecompleteprogram;CGEconcentratesonenrollmentmanagement,riskmanagement,andbasicpromotionalefforts
FacultymemberandCGEcollaboratetodesigntheprograminoneoftheSNCCities(i.e.,pre-selecteddestination,hostuniversity,accommodations,community-basedorganization)
CGEfullysupportsthefacultymemberinthedesignoftheprogram
FACULTYMEMBERPRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:ALLMODELS
• Submitprogramproposal• Coursedesignandteaching,includingsubmissionoftheCourseModification
Form• Budgeting:UseCGEtemplatetobuildbudgetanddetermineprogramcost,track
expenses• Marketingandpromotion:In-classpresentations,informationsessions,additional
promotionalactivities• Recruitment:Recruitenoughstudentstomaketheprogramrun• Applicationreviewandstudentselection• Pre-departureprogramming(academic)• AttendCGEorientationdinner(topicsinclude:briefreviewofprogramhandbook,
crisismanagement,budgeting,overviewofresponsibilitieswhileabroad,andadvicefromfacultymemberswhohavetakenstudentsabroad)
• On-siteorientation(maybeincollaborationwithhostuniversityorprogram)• Crisismanagement
FACULTYMEMBERPRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:SPECIFICMODEL
• Transportation(to/fromhostcountry;in-countrytravel)
• Accommodations• Classroomspace• Excursionsand
culturalactivities• Meals
• Transportation(to/fromhostcountry;in-countrytravel)
• Excursionsandculturalactivities
CGEPRIMARYRESPONSIBILITIES:
ALLMODELS
• ConsultwiththeRegistrar• Budgeting:Confirmprogramcostandmanagereimbursements• ConsultwithBursar• Enrollmentmanagement(inStudioAbroad/TDS)• Healthinsuranceenrollment
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• Pre-departureprogramming(non-academic)• Programevaluations• Re-entryprogramming
CGEPRIMARYRESPONSIBILITIES:SPECIFICMODELS
• Basicmarketingandpromotion:CGEwebsitesandsocialmedia,printmaterials
• Marketingandpromotion:CGEwebsitesandsocialmedia,printmaterials,informationsessions,studentadvising,additionalprogramming(e.g.,fair)
• ConnectSNCfacultywithfaculty/staffathostuniversity
• Accommodations• Classroomspace(pre-
selectedhostuniversity)
• Meals(atpre-selectedhostuniversity)
• Marketingandpromotion:CGEwebsitesandsocialmedia,printmaterials,informationsessions,studentadvising,additionalprogramming(e.g.,fair)
• Transportation(to/fromhostcountry;in-countrytravel)
• Accommodations• Classroomspace• Excursionsand
culturalactivities• Meals
NECESSARYTIME Atleast14months Atleast14months Atleast14months
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FINANCIALMODELSTheCenterforGlobalEngagementoffersfourfinancialmodelsfromwhichyoumayselect.Thefollowingchart,whichisalsoavailableonthe“ForFaculty&Staff”pageontheCGEwebsite,providesanoverviewofeachmodel.Youmustnoteyourpreferredfinancialmodelinyourproposal.
FINANCIALMODELS MODEL1 MODEL2 MODEL3 MODEL4
FACULTYCOMPENSATION
-Stipendpaidbasedoncurrentsummer/J-Termscale-Facultyexpensespaid(i.e.,housing,transportation,food,andentrancefees);max2faculty/staffmembers
-Nostipend-Facultyexpensespaid(i.e.,housing,transportation,food,andentrancefees);max2faculty/staffmembers
-Nostipend-Nooverloadforspringorfall2-creditcourse-Facultyexpensespaid(i.e.,housing,transportation,food,andentrancefees);max2faculty/staffmembers
Nostipend-Facultyexpensespaid(i.e.,housing,transportation,food,andentrancefees);max2faculty/staffmembers
STUDENTPAIDCREDITS 4credits 4credits
2+2credits(2unpaidcreditsinfall/springif18
creditsorbelow;2paidcreditsin
summer/J-Term)
4creditsinfallorspring(paid);0
creditsinsummer/J-Term
STUDENTPROGRAMFEE Perbudget Perbudget Perbudget Perbudget
STUDENTADMINFEE $150 $150 $150 $150
MINIMUM#OFSTUDENTS
6studentswith1FacultyDirectorand1ProgramAssistant
2students6studentswith1
FacultyDirectorand1ProgramAssistant
6studentswith1FacultyDirectorand1ProgramAssistant
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TIMELINESProposalSubmissionTimelineToaligntheCenterforGlobalEngagementwithbestpracticesinthefieldofinternationaleducation,atleast14monthsisneededtoprepareforyourGlobalSeminar.ThiscreatesenoughtimeforyourGlobalSeminartobereviewed,organized,andmarketed.ThesuccessofyourGlobalSeminardependsoncloseadherencetothesetimelines.PleasenotethatunduedelayinthecompletionofanystepintheprocessmayjeopardizetheeffectivecoordinationofyourGlobalSeminar.Proposalsmustbesubmittedbythefollowingdates:
• ForJ-Termtravel:December01(13monthsprior)• Forsummertravel:April01(13monthsprior)
SAMPLEFACULTYTIMELINES
J-Term(4credits)
Summer(4credits)
Fall+J-Term(2+2or
embedded)
Spring+Summer(2+2or
embedded)Step1:MeetwiththeAssociateAcademicDeanforGlobalAffairs
November01(14mo.before)
March01(14mo.before)
November01(14mo.before)
March01(14mo.before)
Step2:SubmittheProposal,Budget,andItinerary
December01(13mo.before)
April01(13mo.before)
December01(13mo.before)
April01(13mo.before)
Step3:MeetwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement
December10(13mo.before)
April10(13mo.before)
December10(13mo.before)
April10(13mo.before)
Steps4and5:DesignandPromoteYourGlobalSeminar Spring Summer+Fall Spring Summer+Fall
(StudentApplicationandDepositDeadline) May01 December01 March01 October01
(StudentProgramFeeDeadline) July01 February01 May01 December01Step6:FacilitatePre-DepartureProgramming Fall Spring Fall Spring
Step7:AttendtheFaculty/StaffOrientation LateFall LateSpring LateFall LateSpring
Step8:DeliverYourGlobalSeminar January Summer January SummerStep9:FacilitateRe-EntryProgramming Spring Summer+Fall Spring Summer+Fall
Step10:Debrief February Summer February Summer
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StudentApplicationandPaymentTimelinesStudentsmustbecognizantoftwokeydeadlines:1)thedeadlinefortheapplicationanddeposit,and2)thedeadlinefortheprogramfee.Thedatesvarydependingonthefinancialmodelthatyouselect.IfadeadlinefallsonaSaturdayorSunday,thedeadlineshiftstothefollowingMonday.Applicationsaredueonlineby11:59p.m.CST,andpaymentsmustbemadetotheBursarby4:30p.m.CST.
STUDENTAPPLICATION&PAYMENTTIMELINESGlobalSeminars:4credits(FinancialModel1or2);4creditsaretakenduringtheJ-Termorsummer (4CREDITS)
J-TERM(4CREDITS)SUMMER
Applicationdeadlineand$500non-refundabledepositdue(refundedonlyifprogramiscanceled) May01 December01
Remainderofprogramcostdue July01 February01Tuitionpaymentdue December15 May15GlobalSeminars:2+2(FinancialModel3);2creditsaretakenduringthefall/springand2creditsaretakenduringtheJ-Term/summer (2+2)
FALL+J-TERM(2+2)
SPRING+SUMMERApplicationdeadlineand$500non-refundabledepositdue(refundedonlyifprogramiscanceled) March01 October01
Remainderofprogramcostdue May01 December01Tuitionpaymentdue(FallorSpringsemester)onlyifstudentsenrollin19creditsormore August01 January01
Tuitionpaymentdue(J-Termorsummer) December15 May15Embedded(FinancialModel4);4creditsaretakenduringthefall/springandtheinternationalexperienceispartofthecourse 4CREDITSFALL+
J-TERM4CREDITSSPRING+
SUMMERApplicationdeadlineand$500non-refundabledepositdue(refundedonlyifprogramiscanceled) March01 October01
Remainderofprogramcostdue May01 December01Tuitionpaymentdue(FallorSpringsemester) August01 January01Notes• IfadeadlinefallsonaSaturdayorSunday,thedeadlineshiftstoMonday.• Applicationsaredueonlineby11:59p.m.CSTontheposteddate.• PaymentsareduetotheBursarby4:30p.m.CSTontheposteddate.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:FACULTYDIRECTOR&PROGRAMASSISTANTFacultyDirectorResponsibilitiesAsaFacultyDirector,youarerequiredtoadheretothepoliciesandproceduresoutlinedinthishandbook.Althoughspecificresponsibilitieswillvarybasedonthesupportmodelthatyouselect,yourgeneralresponsibilitiesareasfollows:Pre-Departure
• Providecurricularandco-curricularsuggestionsfortheGlobalSeminar.• WorkcloselywiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementtoconstructandfinalizeyour
programbudget.• RecruitatleastsixstudentstoparticipateinyourGlobalSeminar.• Reviewstudents’applicationsandmakeapplicationdecisions.• Attendthemandatoryorientationlunch/dinnerforfacultyandstaffleadingaGlobal
Seminar.• CloselymonitorcurrenteventsthatmightimpactthefeasibilityandsafetyoftheGlobal
Seminar.• IncludetheCenterforGlobalEngagementineverystepofthedevelopmentofyour
GlobalSeminar.WhileAbroad
• Confirmthegroup’ssafearrivalwithinthefirst24hours.• Provideanin-countryorientation.• Teachtheon-sitecourse.• Havefull24-hourresponsibilityforcurricularactivities,co-curricularactivities,student
support,andbudgetmanagement.• Meetwithstudentsonaformalandinformalbasistodiscusscurricularcontent,in-
countryexperiences,extracurricularactivities,andcross-culturaladjustmentissues.• Respondtoperceivedandrealcrisesiftheyoccur.• UpdatetheCenterforGlobalEngagementwithanyprogram-orstudent-relatedissues
(Note:ReportingincidentsisnotperceivedasaweaknessoftheGlobalSeminar.CGErequiresupdatesforriskmanagementpurposes.)
• ActasaliaisonbetweenthestudentsandanyindividualsorentitiesprovidingservicestotheGlobalSeminar
• Documentallin-countryprogramexpenditures.• FollowCGEriskmanagementprotocol.
UponReturn
• Submitstudentcoursegradesinatimelymanner.• MeetwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementforadebriefingmeeting.• ProvidereceiptstotheadministrativeassistantfortheCenterforGlobalEngagement
withintwoweeksofyourreturndate.
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ProgramAssistantResponsibilities:AProgramAssistantisrequiredforallGlobalSeminars.SincetheProgramAssistantisnotprimarilyresponsibleforcoursecontentorinstruction,thisindividualwillnotreceiveteachingcreditfordeliveryofafullorpartialcourseunit.TheFacultyDirectorisresponsibleforselectingoneProgramAssistantinconsultationwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.TheFacultyDirectormustselecttheProgramAssistantbythetimethattheproposalissubmittedtotheCenterforGlobalEngagement.TheProgramAssistantmust:
• BeemployedbySt.NorbertCollegefortheentiredurationoftheGlobalSeminar(i.e.,the10-stepprocess).
• Besupportiveofthecourseobjectives.• WorkwellwiththeFacultyDirector.
TheProgramAssistantisrequiredtoadheretothepoliciesandproceduresoutlinedinthishandbook.Additionally,theProgramAssistant’sgeneralresponsibilitiesareasfollows:
• AssisttheFacultyDirectorinallaspectsoftheGlobalSeminar(i.e.,the10-stepprocess),including:
o Attendthemandatoryorientationlunch/dinnerforfacultyandstaffleadingaGlobalSeminar.
• Assumefieldleadershipofthegroupinacrisis.• SendsocialmediacontenttotheCenterforGlobalEngagement.
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FINANCESANDBUDGETING
BudgetTemplateAspartofyourproposal,youwillsubmitaproposedbudget.FollowingyourmeetingwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement,youwillfinalizeyourprogrambudgetandidentifyaper-studentcost.Oncefinalized,thebudgetforyourGlobalSeminarcannotbechanged.Programexpensesaredefinedaseitherfixedorvariablecosts.Fixedcostsdonotchangebasedonthenumberofparticipants(e.g.,flightfortheFacultyDirector).Variablecostsaredependentonthenumberofparticipants(e.g.,roomcosts).Asyouexplorethebudgettemplate,pleasepayattentiontothefollowingnotesandtips:
• Groupsize:Asthenumberofparticipantsincreases,thecostperstudentdecreases.• Foreigncurrency:Listanticipatedcostsinthelocalcurrency.• Mealreimbursement:TogetherwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement,areasonable
per-daycostformealreimbursementwillbedetermined.GiventhenatureofGlobalSeminars,thismaynotalignwiththeFinanceDepartment’sTravelandExpenseReimbursementPolicy.
• U.S.Airport:TheFacultyDirectorwillworkwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementtobudgetanappropriateamountforinternationalairfare.Thereisnopolicythatdictatesfromwhichairportyoumustdepart.Instead,thepriceforyourairfaremustadheretothepre-determinedbudget.
• Insurance:TheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantwillbeenrolledinaninternationalhealthinsuranceplan.
• StudentMeals:TheCenterforGlobalEngagementencouragesfacultytobudgetforandarrangewelcomeandfarewellmeals.Typically,otherstudentmealsareanoff-budgetexpense.
• Excursions:TheFacultyDirectorisresponsiblefordeterminingifgroupexcursions(e.g.,museumvisits,culturalactivities)shouldbebuiltintotheprogramfeeorincludedasanoff-budgetexpenseforstudents.Unlessthebudgetallows,noexcursionsmaybeaddedafterthebudgethasbeenfinalized.
• CrisisContingencies:TheFacultyDirectorwillreceive$100perstudentforcrisiscontingencies(e.g.,taxifaretoahospital).TheFacultyDirectorshouldcompletethecashadvanceformandsubmittheformtotheadministrativeassistantintheCenterforGlobalEngagementatleasttwomonthsbeforethedeparturedate.IfastudentisenrolledintwoclassesaspartofoneGlobalSeminar,only$100isallottedforthestudent.
• CenterforGlobalEngagementAdministrativeFee:Theadministrativefeeis$150perstudent.Noadjustmentscanbemadetothisfee.
• Off-BudgetStudentCosts:Typicalcostsincludetuition,meals,studentairfare,requiredvaccinations,passportand/orvisa,localtransitpasses,books,andpersonalexpenses.
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BudgetPolicies
• AllGlobalSeminarsmustbefinanciallyself-supporting,meaningthatallcostsoftheprogramaremetbychargingstudentsthenecessaryfee.
• Oncefinalized,thebudgetforyourGlobalSeminarcannotbechanged.AnyexpensesincurredbytheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantoutsideofthefinalizedprogrambudgetwillnotbereimbursed.
• StudentscannotapplytheirregularfinancialaidpackagetothecostsassociatedwithGlobalSeminars.Asyoubuildyourprogrambudget,pleasebemindfulthatcostisoftenoneofthetopbarrierstostudentparticipationinstudyabroad.DesignaGlobalSeminarthatisaccessibletostudentsfromdiversesocioeconomicbackgrounds.
• EachcoursehasitsownbudgetlineintheSt.NorbertCollegeBanneraccountingsystem.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillcreateandmanagethebudgetline.
• AtleastsixstudentsmustbeenrolledinyourGlobalSeminarbytheapplicationdeadline.
• TheFacultyDirector’sandtheProgramAssistant’scostswillbecoveredbythestudents’fees,including:housing,meals,airfare,transportationto/fromaU.S.airport,on-sitetransportation,andenrollmentinaninternationalhealthinsuranceplan.ImmunizationsandvaccinationsarenotcoveredbytheCenterforGlobalEngagement.
• St.NorbertCollegeortheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillnotpayforexpensesthatyouincuroutsideoftheprogramdates.Ifyouelecttoarrivebeforetheprogramstartdateorstayaftertheprogramenddate,youareresponsibleforallcostsoutsideoftheprogramdates.
• Thecollegeandoutsideauditorsrequestthatwemakeasmanypaymentsaspossiblepriortodeparturetominimizethenumberandamountofcashtransactionsthatareconductedduringthetravelsegmentofthecourse.
• TheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantshouldnotcollectfeesfromanystudents.Pleasesee“StudentPayments”below.
StudentPaymentsStudentsareresponsibleforpayinga$500non-refundabledepositandtheremainderoftheprogramfeebytheposteddeadlines.StudentsmustmaketheirpaymentsinpersontotheSt.NorbertCollegeBursar.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillprovidestudentswithadepositslipthattheymustutilize.Pleaserefertothe“StudentApplication&PaymentTimelines”sectionforthepaymentdeadlines.Noexceptionswillbemade.MakingPaymentsTheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillfacilitatepaymentforlogisticalarrangementsabroad.Aninvoiceisrequiredinordertoprocesspayment.
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TrackingExpensesAfteryourbudgethasbeenfinalizedandtheprogrampriceforparticipantshasbeendetermined,nofurtheradjustmentscanbemadetoyourbudget.Youareresponsibleforadheringtoyourprogrambudget.TheadministrativeassistantintheCenterforGlobalEngagementprovidesFacultyDirectorswithaTravelExpenseLedgerSheetandTravelLedgerCategoryKey.FacultyDirectorsshouldutilizetheTravelExpenseLedgerSheettotrackanddocumenteachdailyexpenseincurredduringtheGlobalSeminar.TheTravelLedgerCategoryKeyisprovidedtodefineeachofthecategoriesontheTravelLedgerExpenseSheetandtoassistinappropriatedocumentationofexpenses.OriginalreceiptsarerequiredtodocumenteachoftheexpensesincurredaspartoftheGlobalSeminar.Eachofthereceiptsshouldincludethedateandspecifywhatthepurposeoftheexpenseisonthereceipt(e.g.,lunch,groceries,taxi).TheTravelExpenseLedgerSheetmustbecompletedandreturnedtotheCGEadministrativeassistantwithintwoweeksafteryourreturntotheUnitedStates.Allreceiptsmustbeinchronologicalorder.Theadministrativeassistantwillsubmitthenecessarypaperwork(i.e.,receipts,TravelExpenseLedgerSheet,ExpenseReimbursement/AdvanceReconciliationWorksheet)totheFinanceDepartment.TheCGEadministrativeassistantwelcomesmeetingswithFacultyDirectors(andProgramAssistants)toreviewprocessesandprocedurespriortotheGlobalSeminar.CashAdvanceRequestsforacashadvancemustbeapprovedbytheAssociateAcademicDeanforGlobalAffairs(e.g.,foremergencycontingencyfunds).AllexpensesusedforthecashadvancemustbedocumentedusingtheTravelExpenseLedgerSheet,anddetailedreceiptsmustbeprovided.FundsthatwerenotutilizedmustbereturnedtotheCGEadministrativeassistant.
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LOGISTICALARRANGEMENTS
FlightsTogetherwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement,theFacultyDirectorwilldeterminetheamountthatshouldbebudgetedforround-tripairfarefortheFacultyDirectorandtheProgramAssistant.Therearetwooptionsforbookingflights.First,youmaybooktheirownflights.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementmustapprovethepriceanditinerarypriortothebooking.CGEwillreimburseyouaftertheflightshavebeenbooked.Second,CGEstaffwillcoordinatethebookingofyourflightswithourtravelagent.TheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantmustarrangeflightsthatadheretothebudget.Ifyouelecttoarrivebeforeordepartaftertheprogramdates,youareresponsibleforalladditionalcostsandlogisticalarrangements.Similartosemester-longstudyabroadandoff-campusprograms,studentsareresponsibleforarrangingtheirownround-tripflights.Tosupportstudents,theCenterforGlobalEngagementcoordinateswithourtravelagenttoarrangeanoptionalgroupflight.Studentsmaybooktheirflightsindependentlyorbookflightsviathegroupflight.Eitherway,youmustprovidecleardetailstostudentsaboutthearrivalanddeparturedates,times,locations,andmeetingpoints.AirportTransportationintheU.S.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillcoverupto$200forcostsassociatedwithyourtransportationtoandfromyourU.S.airport.YouareresponsibleforbuildingtheappropriateamountforyourProgramAssistantandyouinthebudget.Themaximumamountallottedforflyingto/fromGRBis$50perperson.FacultyDirectorsandProgramAssistantsshoulduseataxi(insteadofdrivingandparking)whenflyingin/outofGRB.Aswithflights,studentsareresponsibleforarrangingtheirowntransportationtoandfromtheirU.S.airport.TransportationAbroadTransportationneedsoftenincludeairportpickupanddropoff,guidedtours,andtraveltoandfromcurricularandco-curricularsitevisits.Ahighdegreeoftravelhasthepotentialtosignificantlyincreasetheprogramcostforstudents.Pleasebethoughtfulwhendesigningyouritinerary.Ifpossible,youshouldrequestaninvoicefortransportationduringthedesignphasesothatyoudonothavetopayfortransportationcostsonsite.Forhigh-andmedium-supportmodels,theCenterforGlobalEngagementwillcoordinatethetransportationforyourGlobalSeminar.Forthelow-supportmodel,althoughtheCenterforGlobalEngagementcanproviderecommendationsforFacultyDirectors,youareultimatelyresponsibleforcoordinatingalltransportationabroad.
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HousingAbroadHousingoptionsincludeyouthhostels,universityresidencehalls,hotels,guesthouses,bedandbreakfastaccommodations,short-termapartments,andhostfamilies.Fromalogisticalperspective,itiseasiesttokeepstudentshousedinasfewaccommodationsaspossible.Itismostimportanttoprovideaccommodationsthataresafeandprovideappropriatecontactwiththehostculture(s).Ifpossible,youshouldrequestaninvoiceforaccommodationsduringthedesignphasesothatyoudonothavetopayforhousingonsite.Forhigh-andmedium-supportmodels,theCenterforGlobalEngagementwillcoordinatetheaccommodationsforyourGlobalSeminar.Forthelow-supportmodel,althoughtheCenterforGlobalEngagementcanproviderecommendationsforFacultyDirectors,youareultimatelyresponsibleforcoordinatingallaccommodationsabroad.MealsAbroadTogetherwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement,youwilldetermineanappropriateamountofmoneytobudgetforyourmealsgiventhedurationandlocation(s)ofyourGlobalSeminar.GiventhenatureofGlobalSeminars,thebudgetedamountmaynotalignwiththeFinanceDepartment’sTravelandExpenseReimbursementPolicy.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementencouragesyoutoincludewelcomeandfarewellmealsintothebudgetanddesignofyourGlobalSeminar.Formalandinformalmealshavethepotentialtoserveasaspaceforreflectionanddiscussion.Someaccommodations(e.g.,hostfamilies)mayincludebreakfast,lunch,and/ordinnerinthecostsforaccommodations.Apartfromtheseincludedmealsandcommongroupmeals,additionalmealsshouldbeincludedasanoff-budgetexpenseforstudents.Youshouldbemindfulofprovidingrecommendationsforstudentsandpaycloseattentiontoyourparticipants’dietaryrestrictions.MobilePhoneTheCenterforGlobalEngagementdoesnotprovidemobilephonesforFacultyDirectors,ProgramAssistants,orstudentstoutilizeduringGlobalSeminars.YouareadvisedtouseappssuchasWhatsApp,FacebookMessenger,iMessage,Viber,Kik,andGoogleHangouts.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillnotreimbursefacultymembersforanyfeesrelatedtomobilephoneuse.
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STUDENTENROLLMENT
AlthoughtheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillmakeeveryefforttopromoteyourGlobalSeminar,theFacultyDirectorandtheProgramAssistantareultimatelyresponsibleforrecruitingenoughstudents(i.e.,atleastsix)tomaketheGlobalSeminarrun.AdmissionPolicyforStudentsInconsultationwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement,theFacultyDirectorreservestherighttomakeadmissiondecisionsforstudentsapplyingtoGlobalSeminars.Allapplicants1)mustbeingoodacademicstanding,2)cannotbeonacademicprobation,and3)mustmeetthestatedprerequisitesfortheGlobalSeminar.ApplicantsmayberequiredtocompleteaninterviewwiththeFacultyDirector.Throughouttheapplicationreviewprocess,FacultyDirectorswillhonorthefollowingEqualOpportunityStatement:TheCenterforGlobalEngagementiscommittedtothepolicythatallpersonsshallhaveequalaccesstoitsprograms,facilities,andemployment,withoutregardtorace,color,creed,religion,nationalorigin,sex,age,maritalstatus,disability,publicassistancestatus,veteranstatus,orsexualorientation.IfthenumberofapplicantsexceedsthenumberofspotsavailableontheGlobalSeminar,studentswhoarenotadmittedwillbeplacedonarankedwaitlist.TheFacultyDirectorwillupdatethestudentsonthewaitlistasspotsbecomeavailable.StudentswhohaveallSt.NorbertCollegegraduationrequirementsfulfilled(i.e.,requirementsformajor(s),minor(s),thecorecurriculumprogram,and128credits)atthestartoftheoff-campusexperienceareconsiderednon-degree-seekingstudents.Theapplicationsofdegree-seekingstudentswillbeconsideredbeforetheapplicationsofnon-degree-seekingstudents.Non-degree-seekingapplicantswillbeofferedaspotonaspace-availablebasis.Dependent-Waiver,Tuition-Exchange,andNorbertine-WaiverStudentsCandependent-waiver,tuition-exchange,andNorbertine-waiverstudentsusetheirscholarshiponGlobalSeminars?
• Dependent-waiverstudents:Yes,aslongasthestudentdoesnotexceed144creditsand9enrolledterms.
• Tuition-exchangestudents:No,inmostcases.Tuitionexchangestudentsreceivethebenefitforamaximumof8enrolledterms.Furthermore,theamountoffundingonlycoverstuitionforthefallandspringterms.
• Norbertine-waiverstudents:No.TheamountoffundingthatNorbertinewaiverstudentsreceiveonlycoverstuitionforthefallandspringterms.
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StudentApplicationsStudentswillapplythroughStudioAbroad/TDS,theCenterforGlobalEngagement’sonlineapplicationmanagementsystem.YouwillworkwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementtobuildyourprogrampageanddeterminethespecificapplicationrequirementsforyourGlobalSeminar.Onthe“ForFaculty&Staff”pageontheCGEwebsite,youmayaccessatrainingguidethatwillprovideyouwithanoverviewtoStudioAbroad/TDS.Pleaserefertothe“StudentPaymentTimeline”tableforacomprehensiveoverviewofstudents’applicationdeadlines.TheapplicationdateforyourprogramisalsopostedonCGE’s“Events&Deadlinespage,”theprogrampageforyourGlobalSeminar,andthetimelinefoundinyoursharedGooglefolder.TheFacultyDirectorisultimatelyresponsibleforreviewingstudents’applicationsandmakingacceptancedecisions.Studentsonacademicordisciplinaryprobationmaynotbeaccepted.PleaserefertotheStudioAbroad/TDStrainingguidetolearnhowtoreviewapplicationsandchangethestatus(i.e.,from“pending”to“accepted”).Youmustreviewstudents’applicationsimmediatelyfollowingtheapplicationdeadline.Youmaywanttoconsiderreviewingapplicationsasstudentscompletethem.StudentPaymentFirst,studentsareresponsibleformakinga$500non-refundabledepositbytheapplicationdeadline.StudentsmustutilizethedepositslipprovidedbytheCenterforGlobalEngagementandmakeanin-personpaymenttotheBursar.Second,studentsareresponsibleforpayingfortheremainderoftheprogramfeetwomonthsaftertheapplicationdeadline.Again,studentsmustutilizethedepositslipprovidedbytheCenterforGlobalEngagementandmakeanin-personpaymenttotheBursar.Pleaserefertothe“StudentPaymentTimeline”documentforacomprehensiveoverviewofstudents’paymentdeadlines.ThedeadlinesarealsopostedinthetimelinefoundinyoursharedGooglefolder.StudentFinancialAidAstudent’stypical(i.e.,semester)financialaidpackagecannotbeappliedtoGlobalSeminars.StudentswhowishtoapplyforaidforaGlobalSeminarmustworkwithFinancialAid.Currently,theCenterforGlobalEngagementdoesnothavefundsavailableforstudentsparticipatinginGlobalSeminars.
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StatementonEqualEducationalOpportunityTheCenterforGlobalEngagementiscommittedtothepolicythatallpersonsshallhaveequalaccesstoitsprograms,facilities,andemployment,withoutregardtorace,color,creed,religion,nationalorigin,sex,age,maritalstatus,disability,publicassistancestatus,veteranstatus,orsexualorientation.LateApplicantsTheCenterforGlobalEngagementdoesnotallowlateapplicationsordeadlineextensions.Throughouttherecruitmentphase,pleasekeepinmindtheminimumenrollmentnumberandthenecessarystudentdeadlines(i.e.,applicationanddepositdeadline,programfeedeadline).LowEnrollmentFacultyDirectors,ProgramAssistants,andtheCenterforGlobalEngagementinvestsignificanteffortinprogrammarketingandstudentrecruitment.However,itmaybethecasethattheminimumenrollment(i.e.,atleastsixstudents)isnotmetfortheGlobalSeminar.Inthiscase,theFacultyDirector,ProgramAssistant,andtheCenterforGlobalEngagementmustconsultaboutthebestpathforward.WithdrawingPriortoDepartureStudentswhowishtowithdrawfromtheGlobalSeminarpriortodepartureshouldreviewthewithdrawalpolicyontheCGEwebsiteonthe“FinancesandPolicies”page.ThedatethattheCenterforGlobalEngagementreceivesthestudent’sWithdrawalFormisconsideredthestudent’sofficialwithdrawaldate.Thestudent’s$500depositisnon-refundable.Shouldastudentwishtowithdrawfromtheprogramafterpayingthefullprogramfee,onlyrecoverableexpensesmayberefunded.StudentswithAcademicorDisciplinaryIssuesToensurethateachstudentisacademicallyandemotionallypreparedfortheseminar,theCenterforGlobalEngagementhasreservedtherighttoreconsiderastudent’sadmissiontotheprogramiftheacademicrecordforthesemesterprecedingparticipationisunsatisfactory.Studentsareexpectedtoremainingoodacademicanddisciplinarystandingfromthedatethattheyareacceptedtothedateoftheprogram’sdeparture.
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STUDENTPREPARATIONCenterforGlobalEngagementSupportTheCenterforGlobalEngagementhostsPack+Preppre-departureprogrammingeachsemester.Yourstudentsareencouragedtoattendtheoptionalworkshopsandrequiredtoattendthemandatoryorientation.Pleaseviewthecalendaronthe“Events&Deadlines”pageontheCGEwebsiteforinformationabouttimes,dates,andlocations.Wearealsohappytovisitwithyourgroupforacustomizedsession.TheFacultyDirector,ProgramAssistant,andstudentsmayfindvalueinexploringtheresourcesfoundonthe“Resources”pageoftheCGEwebsite.FacultyDirectorSupportAlthoughtheCenterforGlobalEngagementendeavorstopreparestudentsforasafeandsuccessfulGlobalSeminar,youmustalsotakeresponsibilityforprovidingstudentswithcountry-andprogram-specificinformation.PleasebeparticularlymindfulofdiscussingriskmanagementissuesandprotocolswithyourstudentsinthecontextofyourGlobalSeminar.AcademicExperienceItisimportanttoreinforcetheideathatstudyabroadisanacademicexperience.TheacademicrigorofyourGlobalSeminarshouldparalleltherigorofanon-campuscourse.Whenreferringtoyourexperienceabroad,weencourageyoutousewordssuchas“course,”“program,”or“GlobalSeminar”insteadof“trip.”PassportsandVisasEachstudentisrequiredtosubmitascannedcopyoftheinformationpageoftheirpassportaspartoftheapplication.Thestudents,theCenterforGlobalEngagement,andyouhaveaccesstothepassportinformation.Itisyourdecisiontodetermineifyouwilltravelwithhardcopiesofthesedocuments.Inmostinstances,visasarenotneededforshort-termstudyabroadprograms.However,theCenterforGlobalEngagementcanprovideinformationonvisasifapplicable.Studentsareresponsibleforobtainingtheappropriatevisa.
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IN-COUNTRYMATTERS
NotificationofArrivalWithin24hoursafterarrival,pleasenotifytheCenterforGlobalEngagementthatyouhavearrivedsafely.Pleasealsoincludeanynecessaryadjustmentstotheprogramthatalreadyhavebeenmadeand/orthatyouforesee.OrientationTheFacultyDirectorandtheProgramAssistantareresponsibleforfacilitatinganin-countryorientationshortlyafterthegroup’sarrival.DependingonthenatureofyourGlobalSeminar,youmaybeabletopartnerwithaprogrampartnerorhostuniversityfaculty/staffmembers.Werecommendthatyoucoverthefollowingtopics:
• Purpose,goals,andobjectivesofyourGlobalSeminar• Programcalendar(e.g.,dailyschedule,groupmeetings,sitevisits)• Groupnorms• Housingarrangementsandrules• Mealoptions• Crisisprocedures(e.g.,contactinformation,meetinglocation)• Normsofthehostculture(s)• Localsafetyguidelines• Proceduresforfreetime(e.g.,independenttravel,safe/unsafeneighborhoods)
Wealsorecommendthatyouorientyourstudentstotheirnewsurroundings.Youmayconductastraightforwardtourorfacilitateanactivityforyourstudents.GeneralStudentHealthandWellnessEachstudentwillresponddifferentlyduringthefirstweekofyourGlobalSeminar.Weurgeyoutobeespeciallymindfulofstudents’healthandwellness,especiallyastheyconfrontthecomplexitiesofhomesickness,cultureshock,andtherigorofanacademicexperienceabroad.Weencourageyoutocreateformalandinformalspacestotalkwiththestudentsabouthowtheprogramisgoing.Facilitateopportunitiesforstudentstosharetheirthoughts,feelings,andexperiences.Reflectiontimeiscriticaltohelpstudentsprocesstheirinterculturalexperience.StudentDismissalfromProgramIfastudent’sbehaviorposesathreattohim-,her-,orzirselforothersand/ordisruptstheprogram,immediatelyinformtheCenterforGlobalEngagementtodiscussappropriateaction.Youwillneedtoprovidewrittendocumentationoftheincident(s).St.NorbertCollegehasreservedtherighttoexpelaparticipantfromtheprogramifhis/her/zirconductviolatesthepoliciessetforthbytheCollegeorthelawsofthehostcountry.Ifitseemsasthoughexpulsionisthenextlogicalstep,theCenterforGlobalEngagementmustbeconsultedbeforeformalnoticeisgiventothestudent.
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Thedecisiontosendstudentshome—evenwhenmadeforthebestreasons—mayresultinnegativeresponses,includinglawsuits.ItisessentialtoimmediatelyconsultwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementwhencontemplatingtheexpulsionofastudent.StudentWithdrawalfromProgramInfrequently,studentsdecidetowithdrawearlyfromaGlobalSeminar.Thissituationcreatesconsiderablestressforeveryoneinvolved:thestudent,theFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistant,theotherparticipants,andanyhostcountrypartnersinvolvedwiththeGlobalSeminar.Ifastudentexpressesadesiretowithdraw,spendtimewiththestudentandtrytolearnmoreaboutthemyriadofvariablesthatareimpactingthestudent’sdecision(e.g.,homesickness,cultureshock,housingissues,courseissues,frustrationwithunstructuredtime).Manysituationscanbesortedoutincountry.Trytohelpthestudentrecognizethebenefitsofcompletingtheprogram.PleasekeeptheCenterforGlobalEngagementupdatedonthesecircumstances.
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HEALTH,SAFETY,SECURITY,ANDRISKMANAGEMENT
ImportantNoteThehealth,safety,security,andwell-beingofstudentsmustbeaprimaryconcernoftheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistant.Althoughtheconceptofmanagingriskcanfeeloverwhelmingtoeveryoneinvolvedinstudyabroad,itismanageable.ThemostimportantthemetokeepinmindwhilepreparingforandrunningGlobalSeminarsistodowhatcomesnaturallytoleaders:bethoughtfulandmakedecisionsusing“reasonablecare.”Theemphasisisontakingreasonablestepsandmeasuretoinformandhelpthestudentsavoidharm.Whiletraveling—whetherbyvan,train,orair—therearealwaysinevitablerisksofaccidentalinjuryorevendeath.Althoughitisimpossibletopreventmanyoftheserisks,itiscriticalthateveryoneinvolvedhascarefullyconsideredreasonablyanticipatedrisksituationsanddevelopedplansofhowtodealwiththeminadvance.Inalatersection,thishandbookprovidesacrisisplanforcrisissituationsandcriticalthinkingintimesofcrisis.Moreoftenthannot,thegreatestproblemsfacingthehealth,safety,andsecurityofastudyabroadgrouparenottheresultofasingleunavoidablecrisis,butratherafunctionoftravelingwithagroup.Individualphysicalandmentalhealthissuescanoftenbeexacerbatedbynewandunfamiliarconditions.Thepotentialforpoordecisionsbystudents(orfacultymembersandstaff)withregardstoalcoholuse,sex,orevensexualassault,existsanytimegroupstraveltogetherandespeciallywhenlodgingovernight.Innewandanonymoussettings,somestudentsmayignorewarningsandtakegreaterchancesaspartofthe“adventure”ofinternationaltravel.TheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantcannotcontrolthedecisionsorbehaviorsofeachtravelparticipant.Theydohaveafundamentalresponsibility,however,toprovidestudentswithadequateinformationtomakeresponsibledecisions.Liabilitywaiversorotherdocumentsdonotabsolvefaculty,staff,orSt.NorbertCollegefromresponsibility.Rather,theyshouldbeseenastoolstotalktostudentsaboutrisksandestablisharelationshipof“informedconsent.”Inturn,studentsmustbeencouragedtotakeresponsibilityfortheirowndecisionsandbehaviorsduringthetrip,andunderstandhowthosedecisionscanaffectthegroupasawhole.St.NorbertCollegecannotguaranteeorassuretheabsolutesafetyofstudentsoreliminateallrisksfromtheGlobalSeminar.TheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantcannotmonitorstudents’choicesandbehaviorsatalltimes.Nonetheless,appropriatestepsmustbetakentofacilitateasafeprogram.ProgramPlanningTheFacultyDirectorandtheProgramAssistantareresponsibleforthehealthandsafetyofthestudents24/7.TheFacultyDirectorandtheProgramAssistantmustbepreparedtodealwithacademicsandtheadministrativetasksoftheGlobalSeminar.Itisbesttobeproactiveinyourplanning.Priortodeparture,theFacultyDirectorandtheProgramAssistantshouldbecomefamiliarwiththepoliciesandproceduresoutlinedinthishandbook.
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Additionally,pleaseconsiderthespecifichealth,safety,andsecurityconcernsofyourdestination(s)inordertobestpreparestudents.Askyourself:• HaveIconsideredthesafetyoftheneighborhood(s)wherethestudentswillreside,study,
andvisitduringtheGlobalSeminar?• Ifstudentsresidewithahostfamily,howwerethehostfamiliesselected?• HaveIidentifiedthenearestU.S.Embassyand/orconsulate?• HaveIexploredtheGeoBluewebsitetoidentifythenearestin-networkmedicalprovider?• Whatarethecurrenteventsthatmayimpactcurricularandco-curricularactivities?• HaveIconsideredtheimplicationsoftheweatherandactivitiessuchashiking?HealthInsuranceAllparticipants(FacultyDirector,ProgramAssistant,andstudents)willhaveinternationalhealthinsurance.Thestudyabroadadministrativefeechargedtoallstudentsincludesthecostofinternationalhealthinsurance,whichtheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillpurchaseforparticipants.Studentswillbegivenadditionaldetailedinformationontheinsuranceduringtheirpre-departureprogramming.TheFacultyDirectorandtheProgramAssistantwillalsobeemailedtheinsuranceinformation.Pleasereviewthe“Policies”sectionofthishandbookforinformationabouthealthinsuranceenrollmentforfamilymembersoftheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistant.SmartTravelerEnrollmentProgram(STEP)AllstudentsarerequiredtoregisterwiththeSmartTravelerEnrollmentProgram(https://step.state.gov/step/),afreeservicetoallowU.S.citizensandnationalstravelingabroadtoenrolltheirtripwiththenearestU.S.Embassyorconsulate.TheFacultyDirectorandtheProgramAssistantareencouragedtoenroll,aswell.ImmunizationsPriortodeparture,HealthandWellnessServiceswillprovidecountry-specificinformationtoStudyAbroad.Informationwillbeuploadedtoeachstudent’sonlineaccount.Pleaseencourageyourstudentstoreviewtheseformsassoonastheyareuploaded.Insomeinstances,immunizationsmustbeadministeredasearlyasseveralmonthspriortodeparture.StudentsshoulddirectanyquestionsthattheyhaveaboutimmunizationstoHealthandWellnessServices.
Similarly,theFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantshouldconsultHealthandWellnessServiceswithanyquestionsregardinghealthissues,includingimmunizations.FurtherinformationregardinghealthprecautionsfortheinternationaltravelerisavailablefromtheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(http://www.cdc.gov).
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TheFacultyDirector,ProgramAssistant,andallparticipantsarerequiredtopaythecostsforanyexaminations,immunizations,vaccinations,and/ormedicationsthattheywishtoreceivebeforetraveling.Unstructured/FreeTimeforStudentsWhendesigningyouritineraryforyourGlobalSeminar,itisimportanttoavoidover-planning.Craftawell-paceditinerarythatofferseveryonetimetoprocess,reflection,andre-energize.Pleasehaveyourstudentskeepyouupdatedonhowtheyplantostructuretheirfreetime.Studentsshouldneverengageinactivitiesalone;studentsalwaysshouldbeaccompaniedbyatleastoneotherstudent.CultureShockCultureshockisthetermusedtodescribethedisorientationthatmanypeopleexperiencewhentheyenteraculturedifferentfromtheirown.Cultureshockcanbeexpressedinavarietyofways,suchasirritability,sadness,frustration,depression,eatingproblems,inabilitytoconcentrate,andalienation.
Studiesininterculturaleducationhaveshownthattherearedistinctphasesofadjustmentthatvirtuallyeveryonewholivesabroadexperiences.
• InitialEuphoria:Thisstagebeginswiththearrivalinthenewcountryandendswhentheexcitementoftheearlyexperienceswearsoff.
• Irritability:Duringthisphase,individualstakeamoreactiveroleintheirnewsurroundings.Thisproducesfrustrationbecauseofthedifficultiesencounteredindealingwitheventhemostbasicaspectsofeverydaylife.Sometimesinsignificantproblemscangetblownoutofproportion.
• GradualAdjustment:Theculturegraduallybecomesfamiliarandindividualsbegintoorientthemselvesandinterprettheculturearoundthem.
• Adaptation:Theabilitytofunctionintwocultureswithfullconfidenceischaracteristicofthisstage.Theacutesenseof“foreignness”nolongerexists.
• Re-entryPhase:Returninghomeisthelaststageofculturaladjustment.Forsomeindividualsthiscanbethemostdifficultphaseofall.
Althoughmostparticipantswillnotbeabroadlongenoughtofullyexperienceallofthesephases,itislikelythatsomeofthethoughtsandemotionsthatyourstudentsexperiencewillberelatedtospecificstagesofculturaladaptation.Respondingtothecognitiveandemotionaladjustmentproblemsthatsomestudentsdevelopcanbechallenging.Thefollowingsuggestionsmayhelpyouminimizetheproblemsexperiencedbyyourstudents:
• Communicatefrequentlywithallmembersofyourgroupinformalandinformalspaces
• Buildgroupcohesionthroughformalandinformalgroupactivities—evenbeforeyourGlobalSeminarbegins
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• Establishasensiblepacingofgroupactivitiestoreducefatigue• Buildstructuredreflectionsessionsintoyouritinerary• Makeyourselfavailabletoaddressstudentconcerns• Providestudentswithrecommendationsforhowtospendtheirfreetime(ifthe
itinerarypermits)Gender-BasedMisconductandSexualHarassmentSt.NorbertCollegeiscommittedtosupportingalearningandworkingenvironmentthatmeetstheNorbertinevaluesofhumandignityandrespect.Thecollegebelievesinazerotolerancepolicyforgender-basedmisconductandallformsofdiscriminationandharassmentincludingsexualmisconduct.Sexualharassmentabroadcanbemoredifficulttodiscernduetoculturaldifferences.Inaforeignsetting,yourstudentswillexperiencedifferencesincommunicationnorms.CertainbehaviorthattheyfindunacceptableintheU.S.maynotbeviewedassuchbyanotherculture.Likewise,certainbehaviorthattheyfindacceptableinthiscountrymaynotbeviewedassuchinaforeignculture.
TheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantmusthelpstudentsunderstandasmuchastheycanabouttheculturalcontextinwhichtheyareliving.Studentsshoulddevelopasenseofwhatbehaviorisacceptableinthehostculture,buttheyshouldnotfeelasiftheymustendureunwelcomesexualcommentsoradvancesbecausetheyareforeigners;normusttheyconformtoculturalnormswithwhichtheyareuncomfortable.St.NorbertCollegeiscommittedtotakingpromptandappropriateactioninsupportofastudentwhohasbeensexuallyharassed.RegardlessofwhethertheindividualsinvolvedintheharassmentaremembersoftheSNCcommunity,theFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantmusttakeimmediatestepsuponknowledgeofsaidharassment.ItistheresponsibilityoftheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistanttosafeguardthewelfareoftheindividualswhoareharmedandtoconnecttheharmedindividualstoresources,suchascounselingand/ormedicalcare.ResourcesforcounselingandmedicalcareinthevicinityoftheGlobalSeminarwillbeprovidedbyAmandaKimtotheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantintheeventthattheseresourcesareneeded.YouwillberesponsibleforcontactingAmandaKimassoonaspossibleifastudentreportshavingbeensexuallyharassed.SeetheCrisisContactstableatthebeginningofthehandbookfortherelevantcontactinformation.Youwillbeexpectedtosharethedetailsofwho,what,andwhere.IndiscussionwiththeFacultyDirectorand/orProgramAssistant,AmandaKimwilladvisethespecificcourseofactionnecessarytoendtheongoingeffectsoftheharassmentorsexualviolence,aswellasthepotentialstepsnecessarytoaccommodatetheharmedindividualsforthedurationoftheGlobalSeminar.
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MultipleandIntersectingIdentitiesDuringthemandatorypre-departureorientation,theCenterforGlobalEngagementstaffdiscussesthepostcolonialperspectiveandhowstudents’multipleandintersectingidentitiesmaybeperceivedabroad.Weencourageyoutocontinuethesediscussions.AstheFacultyDirector,studentswillseeyounotonlyasateacher,butalsoasthemostknowledgeablepersononhowtosuccessfullynavigateanencounterwiththehostculture.Makeyourselfasaccessibleaspossibletostudentsastheyexperienceintrapersonalgrowth.LiabilitySt.NorbertCollegehasinsurancepoliciesthatwillcoverfacultyandstaffforgeneralliability,automobileliability,physicaldamage,excessliability,workers’compensation,andeducators’legalliability.Thesepoliciesarethesamethatcoverfacultyandstaffoncampus.PolicysummariesareavailablethroughHumanResources.Asisthecasewiththeinsuranceindustryasawhole,therearelimitationsonthesepolicies.Thefollowingactswouldnotbecoveredbyaninsurancepolicy:
• CriminalAct:Anactoromissionthatisprohibitedbycriminallaw(i.e.,thebodyofthe
lawthatdealswithconductconsideredsoharmfultosocietyasawholethatit’sprohibitedbystatute).
• IntentionalAct:Bodilyinjuryorpropertydamageexpectedorintendedfromthestandpointoftheinsured.Thisexclusiondoesnotapplyto“bodilyinjury”resultingfromtheuseofreasonableforcetoprotectpersonsorproperty.
• GrossNegligence:Definedasanyactionoromissioninrecklessdisregardoftheconsequencestothesafetyorpropertyofanother.Sometimesreferredtoas“verygreatnegligence,”itismorethanjustneglectofordinarycaretowardsothersorjustinadvertence.
AlthoughtheabovecoverageisconsideredtobequiteadequatebySNC’sinsuranceconsultant,somefacultymaystillwishtohaveextrapersonalcoverage.Forthoseindividualsitisrecommendedthattheycontacttheirrentersorhomeinsurancecompanyasmanyofthesepoliciesincludecoverageforpersonalliability.TransportationUseofvehiclesdrivenbySt.NorbertCollegefaculty,staff,andstudentsshouldbeavoided.Whentravelingonprogram-relatedactivities,thegroupshouldusepublictransportationorvehiclesdrivenbyprofessional,hired(i.e.,contracted)drivers.AlcoholUseStudentsshouldbeeducatedaboutlegallyandculturallyappropriatebehaviorregardingalcohol,aswellastheconsequencesofinappropriatebehavior.Studentsmustbeadvisedthatviolationoflocallawsand/orSt.NorbertCollegepoliciesmayresultinimmediatedismissalfromtheprogramatthestudent’sexpense.ResponsibleuseofalcoholisrequiredonpartoftheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantaswellaseachparticipant.Studentsarepermitted
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toconsumealcoholinaresponsiblemanneriftheyareoflegaldrinkingageaccordingtothehostcountry’slaws.
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CRISISPREPARATIONANDPROTOCOLCrisisProceduresIntheeventofacrisis,keepcalmand:
1. ensurethatyourstudentsaresafe,secure,andinformed,2. assesstheseverityofthesituation,3. contacttheCenterforGlobalEngagement,and4. documentadetailedchronologicalsequenceofeventsontheIncidentReportForm.
Informationforrelevantcontactscanbefoundatthebeginningofthishandbook.ImportantNoteTheintentofthissectionistoestablishcommunicationproceduresandprovidegeneralinformationtocovervarioustypesofcrises.Regardlessofthetypeofcrisis,theFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantmustdocumentasmuchaspossibleinwritingandinformcampusassoonaspossible.TheymustalsoremaininfrequentcontactwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.Intheeventthatanincidentinvolvesastudentorasmallgroupofstudents,itisadvisedthatyoukeepthelargergroupinformed.Followinganyevent,itisimperativethatyoufollowupwiththegroup,facilitateadebriefing,andprovidesupport.Inallcrisissituations,theFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantmustcompleteanIncidentReportForm.Theformcanbefoundatthebackofthishandbookandonthe“ForFaculty&Staff”pageoftheStudyAbroadwebsite.AssesstheCrisisSt.NorbertCollegeandtheCenterforGlobalEngagementarepreparedtoassistyouinacrisissituation.InthecontextofaGlobalSeminar,acrisisisdefinedasanyeventthatharmsorjeopardizesthehealth,safety,orsecurityofSt.NorbertCollegestudents,faculty,orstaffabroad,necessitatingimmediateinvolvementand/oractionbythecollege.Crisescanberealorperceived.Arealcrisisinvolvesagenuineorimminentrisktofaculty,staff,and/orstudents,oradisturbancehasalreadyoccurred.Examplesincludecivilunrest,naturaldisaster,assault,terrorism,kidnapping,physicalillness,andmentalillness.Aperceivedcrisisdoesnotinvolveasignificantorimminentrisk,butisperceivedasthreateningbyfaculty,staff,and/orstudents.Examplesincludestudentapprehension,distortedinformation,and/orsensationalizedinformation.Perceivedcrisesstronglyaffectprogramparticipantsandmustbetreatedseriouslyandinatimelymanner.
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MajorcrisisAmajorcrisisisanextremelyurgent,volatile,and/orlife-threateningsituation.Examplesinclude:
• Death• Lifethreateninginjuryoraccidentlikelytorequireamedicalevacuation• Behaviorposingadangertoselforothers• Studentreportedmissing• Criminalactsagainstastudent• Sexualassaultorsexualviolence• Astudentbeingchargedwithacriminalactcarryingriskofimprisonment• Damagedtopropertyinexcessof$20,000• Politicaluprising,naturaldisasterwithpotentialorrealneedtoevacuatethegroup
Intheeventofamajorcrisis,pleasecontacttheCenterforGlobalEngagementimmediately—dayornight.Also,it’simperativethatyoufileapolicereport.MinorcrisisAminorcrisisisaserious,butnotlife-threateningsituation,inwhichtheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantbelieveassistanceorconsultationisrequired.Examplesinclude:
• Injuryrequiringcrisisroomtreatmentandrelease• Signsofdysfunctionalpersonalorinterpersonalbehavior• Significantstudentconflicts• Suspicionofalcoholordrugabuse• Sexualharassmentorgender-basedmisconduct
Intheeventofaminorcrisis,contacttheCenterforGlobalEngagementafterattendingtotheimmediateneed(e.g.,firstaid,medicalattention,callinglocalpolice,securingthegroupasneeded).Safetyshouldbetheprimaryconsideration.Beavailabletoanswerstudents’questionsandlistentotheirconcerns.Informstudentsofyourwhereaboutsifyoumustbeawayfromtheprogramsite.Remembertodocumentthesituation.Gatherasmuchessentialinformationaspossible,suchasphonenumbers,city,namesofwitnesses,individualsinvolved,location,nameofhospitalorphysician,measurestaken,andthetimingofevents.WhencontactingtheCenterforGlobalEngagement,bepreparedtodescribethecrisisbriefly,providecontactinformation,andestablisharegularcommunicationschedule.IftheGlobalSeminarinvolvesahostinstitutionorpartner,informthehostadministratorordirector.Requesttheassistanceandcooperationofthehostinstitutionorpartnerinrespondingappropriatelytothecrisisandstudentneeds.Ifnecessary,fileapolicereportandnotifythenearestU.S.Embassyorconsulate.
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MediaInquiresDonotfieldmediainquirieswithoutconsultingtheOfficeofMediaandCommunications.AdviseallmediapersonneltofirstconsultwithMichaelCounter,DirectorofMediaRelations.SeetheCrisisContactstableatthebeginningofthehandbookfortherelevantcontactinformation.IftheDirectorofMediaRelationsadvisesyoutoconsultwiththemedia,pleasetakeintoconsiderationthefollowingrecommendations:
• Defineyourrole(asFacultyDirector)• Takecontrolbyansweringquestionswhenyouareready• Settherules,includingtime,place,duration,anddiscussiontopics• Rememberthatthepublicistheaudience,notthereporter• Makeyourpointearlyandoften• Beawareofhypotheticalquestions;donotspeculate• Neverlie• Donotcommentofftherecord;assumethateverythingwillappearinthestory
SituationalChecklistsHavinganactionplantorefertocanbeveryhelpfulintakingasituationfromcrisistoresolution.Thefollowingchecklistscanhelpyouinorganizingyourresourcesandstrategies.Dependingonthecircumstances,additionalactionsmaybenecessary.Seriousaccidentorillness
• Seekimmediatemedicalassistance.• Assesstheextentorseverityoftheaccident/illnesstosharewithcampus.• Beavailabletostudentstoanswertheirquestionsandlistentotheirconcerns.Inform
studentsofyourwhereaboutsifyouneedtoleavetheprogramsitetohelpthestudentinneed.
• EstablishandmaintainregularcommunicationwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.• TheCenterforInformationwillinformthestudent’scrisiscontact.• Itmaybenecessarytomedicallyevacuatethestudent.TheCenterforGlobal
Engagementwillcoordinatewithyouifthisisnecessary.• Documentasmuchaspossibleinwriting.
Reportofamissingstudent
• Notifythelocalauthoritiesandthehostorganizationifapplicable;askthemtocheckhospitaladmissionsandcityrecordsforpossiblepoliceinformation.
• Callameetingwiththeotherprogramparticipants.Askthemtoshareanyinformationtheymightknow,suchasunusualbehaviororthestudents’whereabouts.
• Ifthestudentlivesinahomestay,speakwiththehostfamily.• Ifthestudenthasnotbeenlocatedwithin24hoursofthefirstreportofdisappearance,
fileareportwiththelocalpolice.
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• Oncethestudenthasbeenfound,informtheappropriatepersononsiteandtheCenterforGlobalEngagement.
• Documentasmuchaspossibleinwriting.• EstablishandmaintainregularcommunicationwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.
Deathofastudent
• Verifytheidentityofthestudent.• Gatherasmuchinformationaboutthecircumstancessurroundingthestudent’sdeath
aspossible.• EstablishandmaintainregularcommunicationwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.• TheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillcontactthenextofkinandGeoBlue.• WorkcloselywiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementandtheU.S.Embassyorconsulate
tocoordinatetherepatriationofremains.• Documentasmuchaspossibleinwriting.
Politicalcrisesandnaturaldisasters
• Takeimmediatemeasurestopreservethehealth,safety,andsecurityofthestudents,faculty,andstaff.
• Timepermitting,documentasmuchaspossibleinwriting• Contactallstudentstomakesurethattheyareaccountedforandaresafe.Caution
studentsaboutspeculativecommunicationandadvisethemtowaituntilclearinformationisavailablebeforecontactinghome.
• EstablishandmaintainregularcommunicationwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.• Ifthesituationmerits,developandassistwithanexitstrategy.TheCenterforGlobal
EngagementwillcontactGeoBlue.• Determineanappropriatecourseofactionfordealingwithstudentpanic.• Documentasmuchaspossibleinwriting.
Rapeorsexualassault
• ContactAmandaKim.Ifyouareunabletocommunicatewithher,pleasecontactCampusSafety.
• Assistthestudentinseekingmedicalservices.ResourcesincludingcounselingandmedicalserviceswillbeprovidedbyAmandaKimtotheFacultyDirectorandtheProgramAssistantbasedonthespecificlocationoftheGlobalSeminars.
• IfeitherindividualsresponsibleortheindividualsharmedaremembersoftheSNCcommunity,SNCpolicyappliesandshouldbefollowedascloselyaspossible,thoughlocalauthoritiesshouldalsobeinvolved.
• Informthestudentofthelawsandproceduresfordealingwithsexualassaultinthehostcountry,astheymayvaryfromthoseintheU.S.andaskthestudenttoconsiderthedegreetowhichlocalauthoritiesshouldbeinvolved.
• Providethestudentwithcontactforcounselingoptions.• Documentasmuchaspossibleinwriting.• EstablishandmaintainregularcommunicationwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.
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Crimesotherthansexualassault
• Ensurethatthephysicalandemotionalneedsofthestudentarebeingaddressed.• Contactthelocalpolice.• Talktothepersonwhoreportedthecrime.Identifyasmanyofthekeypersons
involvedandfactsaspossible.Determinetheidentityandpresentlocationofthevictim(s)andperpetrator(s).
• Ifthestudent’spassportandcreditcardsarestolenormissing,contacttheU.S.Embassyorconsulateandcreditcardcompaniestoreportthemissingdocuments.Havingaclearphotocopyofthepassportinformationpagecanhelpexpeditethere-issuanceofthedocument.ElectroniccopiesareavailableonStudioAbroad/TDS.
• Documentasmuchaspossibleinwriting.• EstablishandmaintainregularcommunicationwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.
Studentperpetrator(s)
• Quicklyassessthesituationbyobtainingasmanydetailsaspossible(i.e.,determinewho,what,where,when,howandwhy)
• ImmediatelycontacttheU.S.Embassyorconsulatenearestyou.AsktheConsularOfficerforthenamesoflawyerswhocangivethestudentthelegalhelprequiredandprovidethisinformationtothestudent.TheConsularOfficewillalsoworktoensurethestudent’shumanrightsarenotviolated.
• Beavailabletostudentstoanswertheirquestionsandlistentotheirconcerns.Informstudentsofyourwhereaboutsifyouneedtoleavetheprogramsite.
• Visitthestudentwhereverhe/sheisbeingheld.Reassurethestudent,andexplainthelegalproceduresofthehostcountry.KeepinclosecontactwiththeU.S.Embassy/Consulate.
• Documentasmuchaspossibleinwriting.• EstablishandmaintainregularcommunicationwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.
Potentiallyseriousmentalhealthissues
• Evenifyouonlyhaveasuspicionthataproblemmayexist,itisstillworthexploring.• TheCenterforGlobalEngagementcanreachouttoHealthandWellnessServicesand
CounselingServices• Itmayberecommendedthatthestudentseealocalpsychologistassoonaspossibleor
thatthestudentreturnhome.• Ifthestudentneedstoreturnhome,theCenterforGlobalEngagementwillworkclosely
withyouandGeoBluetofacilitatethetransportationofthestudent.Bearinmindthatmostinsurancecompanieswillrequirethatthestudentbemedicallydiagnosedbeforeinitiatingamedicalevaluation.
• Donotleavetheindividualunderthesupervisionofanotherstudent.• Documentasmuchaspossibleinwriting.• EstablishandmaintainregularcommunicationwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.
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HostagesituationsAlthougheveryhostagesituationisdifferent,someconsiderationsareimportant.Normally,themostdangerousphasesofahijackingorhostagesituationarethebeginningand,ifthereisarescueattempt,theend.Attheoutset,theterroristsaretypicallytense,high-strung,andmaybehaveirrationally.Itisextremelyimportantthatyouremaincalmandalertandmanageyourbehavior.
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RETURNINGTOST.NORBERTCOLLEGE
StudentProgramEvaluationsStudentsarerequiredtocompleteanevaluationoftheGlobalSeminar.Pleaseencouragestudentstocompletethisrequirementviatheironlineaccount.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillsharetheevaluationswiththeFacultyDirectorandtheProgramAssistantviathesharedGooglefolderfortheGlobalSeminar. DebriefTheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillorganizeadebriefingmeetingwiththeFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistant.YouhavetheopportunitytoprovidefeedbacktotheCenterforGlobalEngagementonyourGlobalSeminar,includingthesupportthatyoureceivedandyouron-siteexperiences.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementiscommittedtocontinuousimprovement,andyourfeedbackisintegral.BudgetingTheTravelExpenseLedgerSheetandreceipts(inchronologicalorder)mustbesubmittedtotheCGEadministrativeassistantwithintwoweeksafteryourreturntotheUnitedStates.Theadministrativeassistantwillsubmitthenecessarypaperwork(i.e.,receipts,TravelExpenseLedgerSheet,ExpenseReimbursement/AdvanceReconciliationWorksheet)totheFinanceDepartment.GradesPleasemakesurethatallgradesaresenttotheRegistrarbythedeadlinedatesetbytheRegistrar’sOffice.DeadlinesarepostedontheacademiccalendarsontheRegistrar’swebsite(http://www.snc.edu/registrar/).ReturnedStudentServicesAllstudentsareinvitedtoUnpacking(CenterforGlobalEngagementre-entryprogramming)events.Pleasedirectstudentstothe“Events&Deadlines”pageontheStudyAbroadwebsiteforthenecessarydetails.InadditiontothesupportthattheCenterforGlobalEngagementprovidestostudents,werecommendthatyouhostinformalandformalre-entryeventstohelpstudentscontinuetheirlearning.
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POLICIESInadditiontothepoliciesandproceduresoutlinedinthehandbook,FacultyDirectorsandProgramAssistantsmustadheretothefollowingpolicies.Keypoliciesarereiteratedtounderscoretheirsignificance.CountriesUnderU.S.DepartmentofStateTravelWarningsThehealth,safety,andsecurityofSt.NorbertCollegefaculty,staff,andstudentsisoftheutmostimportance.AdestinationunderanofficialU.S.DepartmentofStateTravelWarningisnotaviablelocationforaGlobalSeminar.EventsCausingImmediateCancelationoftheGlobalSeminarThefollowingeventswouldtriggeranimmediatecancelationoftheGlobalSeminar:
• DeclarationofwarbytheUnitedStatesagainstthehostcountryoranadjacentneighborordeclarationofwarbyathirdcountryagainstthehostcountryoranadjacentcountry
• Significantterroristactivityinthehostcityorsurroundingcommunity• Widespreadcivilunrest,violence,orrioting• Adeclarationofmartiallawinthehostcity• Atravelwarning(tothehostcountry)orspecificdirectivebytheU.S.Departmentof
StateorthelocalU.S.EmbassyorconsulateTheFacultyDirector,ProgramAssistant,andtheCenterforGlobalEngagementmaydecidetocanceltheGlobalSeminarinresponseto:
• Deathofaprogramparticipant• Kidnappingofaprogramparticipant• Outbreakofahighlyinfectiousdiseaseatthehostsite• Naturaldisaster• Politicalcrisis• SeriousillnessorinjurysufferedbytheFacultyDirector
Thedecisiontosendstudentshome—evenwhenmadeforthebestreasons—mayresultinnegativeresponses,includinglawsuits.ItisessentialtoimmediatelyconsultwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementwhencontemplatingtheterminationoftheGlobalSeminar.FacultyDirectorEligibilityTheFacultyDirectormustbeafull-timefacultymemberatSt.NorbertCollege.FacultyDirectorswithaTitleIX-relatedincidentmaybeprohibitedfromleadingaGlobalSeminar.
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FacultyDirectorProposalItisexpectedthattheFacultyDirectorsubmittingtheproposalismakingacommitmenttotheGlobalSeminarandwillnotterminatethecourseorwithdrawfromtheprogramexceptinanemergency.Pleasenotethatlateand/orincompleteproposalswillbegivenlowerprioritythancompleteproposalssubmittedontime.FamilyMembers(Partners,Spouses,andChildren)TheCenterforGlobalEngagementdoesnotencourage,butwillconsider,requestsforpartners,spouses,andchildrentoaccompanytheFacultyLeaderandProgramAssistant.TheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantmustrememberthattheirfirstpriorityistobeavailabletotheirstudentsinanyperceivedorrealcrisis—24hoursperday,7daysperweek.Familymembersandnon-participantscanbeadistractionandanunwelcomesourceofadditionalstresscausingconflictsthatcanbetotheseriousdetrimentoftheprogram.FacultyDirectorsandProgramAssistantsmustcarefullyweightheprosandconsofhavinganynon-participantsaccompanythemontheGlobalSeminar.OftensucharrangementsworkbestwhenfamilymembersjointheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantaftertheconclusionoftheprogram.Anyindividualnotenrolledasafullparticipant(excludingtheFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistant)isnotconsideredinanywaytobeaparticipantintheGlobalSeminar.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementisneverabletoreimbursefacultyforanycostsincurredfornon-participants.Non-participantsareresponsibleforpayingallfeesandexpensesincurredaspartoftheGlobalSeminar.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillnotarrangeorfundtravelfornon-participants,assistwithpre-departurepreparationsfornon-participants,orenrollnon-participantsintheinternationalhealthinsuranceplan.St.NorbertCollegeisnotresponsibleforinjury,illness,loss,ordeathofnon-participantsaccompanyingtheFacultyDirector,Program,orstudentsonGlobalSeminars.Ifanon-participantjoinstheGlobalSeminar,theindividualmust
• Arrangeandfundalltravel• Obtainapassportandvisa(ifrequired)• AbidebySt.NorbertCollegeandCenterforGlobalEngagementpolicies• PayforallfeesandexpensesincurredaspartoftheGlobalSeminar• Attendcurricularandco-curricularactivitiesonaspace-availablebasis• Nothaveanyofficialduties(e.g.,chaperone,driver,assistant)• Arrangeinternationalhealthinsurancecoverage
Allchildrenundertheageof18-years-oldmustbeunderthesupervisionofaparent,legalguardian,oradultcaregiverotherthantheFacultyDirectororProgramAssistant.AtnotimeshouldastudentbeaskedtocarefororsuperviseachildoftheFacultyDirectororProgramAssistant.
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GuestSNCFaculty,Staff,andStudentsTheCenterforGlobalEngagementonlysupportstheFacultyDirector,ProgramAssistant,andstudents.SinceaGlobalSeminarisacredit-bearingcourse,additionalSt.NorbertCollegefacultyandstaffarestronglydiscouragedfromparticipatingintheGlobalSeminar(evenifexpensesarecovered).TheCenterforGlobalEngagementdoesnotencourage,butwillconsider,requestsforSt.NorbertCollegestudentswhoarenotenrolledparticipantsofaGlobalSeminartojointheFacultyDirector,ProgramAssistant,andenrolledstudents.Forexample,astudentstudyingabroadinthespringtermmaywishtoengagewithaJ-Termorsummercourse.TheCenterforGlobalEngagementandFacultyDirectormustreachanagreement.IfthestudentispermittedtojointheGlobalSeminar,thePolicy&AcknowledgeforNon-ParticipantsonGlobalSeminarsmustbecompleted.GuestStudents(Non-SNCStudents)Currently,onlySt.NorbertCollegestudentsareeligibletoparticipateinGlobalSeminars.Guest(non-SNC)studentsandcommunitymembersarenoteligibletoparticipate.InternationalHealthInsuranceTheCenterforGlobalEngagementwillenrolltheFacultyDirector,ProgramAssistant,andstudentsinaninternationalhealthinsuranceplan.Coveragebeginsontheprogramstartdateandconcludesontheprogramenddate.IftheFacultyDirector,ProgramAssistant,and/orstudentswishtoextendtheirstaybeforeoraftertheprogram,separateinternationalhealthinsurancecoveragemustbefundedandorganizedbytheFacultyDirector,ProgramAssistant,and/orstudent.ProgramAssistantEligibilityTheProgramAssistantmustbeafacultyorstaffmemberatSt.NorbertCollege.ProgramAssistantswithaTitleIX-relatedincidentmaybeprohibitedfromleadingaGlobalSeminar.RepeatGlobalSeminarsFacultymemberswhoofferarepeatGlobalSeminar(i.e.,thesameGlobalSeminarmorethanonce)muststillnavigatethroughtheformalprocessforGlobalSeminars.Step#1doesnotneedtobecompletedforrepeatcourses.StudentWithdrawalIfastudentelectstowithdrawfromyourGlobalSeminarafterbeingaccepted,thestudentmustcompleteandsubmittheWithdrawalFormtoStudyAbroad.Theformisavailableonthe“Finances&Policies”pageoftheCGEwebsite.ThedatethattheCenterforGlobalEngagementreceivesthestudent’sWithdrawalFormisconsideredthestudent’sofficialwithdrawaldate.Thestudent’s$500depositisnon-refundable.Shouldastudentwishtowithdrawfromtheprogramafterpayingthefullprogramfeebutbeforethestartoftheprogram,onlyrecoverable
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expensesmayberefunded.Astudentwhowithdrawsaftertheprogramstartdateisresponsiblefortheentireprogramfee.
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APPENDIXA.CHECKLIST
Before
o Passports
Checkyourpassporttoensurethatit’svalidforatleastsixmonthsaftertheprogramenddate.Haveelectronicorpapercopiesofyourgroup’spassporttitlepages.
o CrisisContactCardGatherallofthenecessaryinformationforyourCrisisContactCard.DistributethecardtoyourgroupandshareacopywiththeCenterforGlobalEngagement.
o LogisticalContactInformation Gatherthenecessarycontactinformationforlogisticaldetails(e.g.,transportation,housing).
o Syllabus&Itinerary SharethefinalsyllabusanditinerarywithyourgroupandtheCenterforGlobalEngagement
o STEP RegisterwiththeSmartTravelerEnrollmentProgram.
o HealthInsurance Printyourinsurancecardandunderstandyourcoverage.
o Immunization ConsultwithHealth&WellnessServicesifyou’reunsureaboutimmunizations.
o EmergencyContactInformation Haveanelectronicorpapercopyoftheemergencycontactinformationforthestudents.
o Budget Haveanelectronicorpapercopyofyourfinalizedbudget.
WhileAbroad
o NotifyCGEofArrival Within24hours,notifytheCenterforGlobalEngagementofyourarrival.
o On-SiteOrientation Facilitateanon-siteorientationforyourgroup.
o SocialMediaContent Sendsocialmediacontent(e.g.,pictures,videos,testimonials)[email protected].
o Budget Trackallexpenses(i.e.,adheretoyourbudget,organizereceipts)
o CrisisManagementKeeptheCenterforGlobalEngagementupdatedonallstudent-relatedissues.CompleteanIncidentReportFormifnecessary.After
o Grades SubmitgradestotheRegistrarbythedeadline.
o Debrief MeetwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementtodiscussyourfeedback.
o BudgetSubmityourreceiptsandexpensereporttotheCenterforGlobalEngagement’sadministrativeassistantwithintwoweeksafteryourprogramenddate.
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APPENDIXB.INCIDENTREPORTPleasefilloutthisformascompletelyaspossible.Intheeventofanylegalaction,thisformwillserveasthebasicofficialCollegerecordofwhattranspiredandwhatactionsweretakenbytheresponsibleofficialsatthesceneoftheincident.Attachextrasheetsasnecessaryandanydocumentation.EmailacopyofyourreportandallnecessarysupplementaldocumentstotheCenterforGlobalEngagementstaffassoonaspossible.UponcompletionoftheGlobalSeminar,theFacultyDirectorandProgramAssistantmustmeetwiththeCenterforGlobalEngagementtoassesstheimpactofthecrisisandeventsthatfollowed;reviewthepoliciesandproceduresofthefacultyhandbook;andwriteasummaryreport.CoreInformation1. Dateandtimeofincident:2. Locationofincident:3. Wereyoupresent?
a. Ifnot,whenandbywhomwereyouinformed?4. Name(s)oftheprimarystudent(s)involved:
a. Name(s)ofotherstudent(s)involved:5. Briefdescriptionoftheincident:6. Whoprovidedthisdescriptionifyouwerenotawitness(provideallnames)?7. Whatactionsdidyoutake?
MedicalInformation8. Ifthestudentwastransportedtoahospitalorclinic,pleaseprovideacompletenameofthe
facilityandcontactinformation:9. Contactinformationofallphysicianswhotreatedthestudent(s):10. Exactnamesofanymedicationsprescribed(pleasekeepalloriginalpackaging/inserts):11. Wasthestudentconsciousandcapableofmakinginformedjudgmentsabouthisorher
medicaltreatment?a. Ifthestudentwasincapableofmakingmedicaldecisions,whomadethe
decisionsonhis/herbehalf?12. What,ifany,follow-upcarewasrecommended?
LegalInformation&InformationonAuthorities13. Werethepoliceorlegalauthoritiesnotifiedoftheincidentorpresentatthescene?14. Contactinformationofresponsiblelegalauthoritiesinchargeofthecase:15. Casenumber:16. WastheU.S.orrelevantembassynotified?17. Contactinformationofconsularofficialsinvolved:RecordofContactwithSt.NorbertCollege18. MaintainalogofyourcontactwithSt.NorbertCollege:
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AdditionalNotes19. Provideanyadditionaldetails(e.g.,communicationwithstudent’sfamily,actionstakenby
hostorganization,interviewswithlocalmedia)