What is Study Abroad?

• Isaac Newton – Discovered gravity when an apple fell on his head.

• Generic term used in the US for college travel-study opportunities

• Desired outcome is to broaden and expand learning into discovery

• Humanization “emergence of new ways of understanding ourselves, our peers, and the world around us” (Museum of Anthropology, Mexico)

• Underlying belief – Study Abroad is a type of experiential education that subtlety and indirectly begets humanization

• Study abroad is a growing part of US Higher Ed

• International students can study abroad through US Higher Ed institutions for US college credit (sometimes tuition-free or in-state rate)

• Study abroad programs create more and often “custom” opportunities for your students to study in the US and/or engage with US students in their home country (dynamic relationships en lieu of recruiting)

• The more you know about study abroad, the better equipped you will be to foster mutual understanding AND promote personal, professional, institutional ties (one goal of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) between the US and your country

• Open Doors “Fast Facts” IIE (2008 annual report)http://opendoors.iienetwork.org • 241,791 US students studied abroad for academic credit 2006/07

• 36,339 US students (about 15%) to Latin American destinations• 5 Latin American countries in the top 20 leading destinations

• Other strong percentage changes from 2005-06 to 2006-07

• Total number to Europe increased, the proportion to Europe declined

• University Presidents support study abroad• Growing recognition of importance in job market.• Growing prestige in strong international education

• Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act• 10 years – 1,000,000 US students from diverse backgrounds annually• There will be an “emphasis” on destinations in developing countries• Approved by the House of Representatives on June 10, 2009 and went to the Senate• Currently awaiting Senate approval

Different Programs

Direct Enroll Exchange

› 1:1, 2:1, 1:2, 2:Full Ride Scholarships, Online

› Group Exchanges Abroad, Faculty Exchanges

Faculty-led Field Study Language-Immersion Internship Online, then abroad (Moodle,

WebCT, etc.) Hybrid

• Academic Year

• Mid-length (Semester or Quarter)

• Short-term 1-8 weeks • Summer• Spring Break• Winter Break• January Term• Intersession

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Source: IIE Open Doors 2006/07

Partnership philosophy vs. Ownership approach, or Hybrid

Consortia vs. Third Party Provider (only in the US), or Hybrid

Centralized vs. Decentralized campus operations, or Hybrid

• Good partnerships are mutually beneficial and meet real needs. Needs may be vast and varied:

•Good communication is key to strong partnerships

US Institution, Organization, etc.

Host Institution, Organization, etc.

Internationalize institution, get faculty and students abroad, attract students to attend the institution, ease the burden on the study abroad office, meet popular demand, and more.

Open opportunities for students and faculty, develop the community, internationalize institution, generate funding, attract local students to the institution, and more.

When Personal Agendas are not in the way, US Institutions are generally looking for…

•Accreditation, Academic Quality•Support Services for their students•Health and Safety Protocols•Relevant Course Options (for students)•Cost-effective (more important to publics)•Housing (acceptable, affordable)•Good reputation with happy students•Manageable visa process (when they wish to outsource instruction)

• Good communication is key to strong partnerships

If they would like to provide their own instruction, they would also be interested in renting classroom space and housing.

Instruction may be shared between the institutions, which is beneficial to creating an integrated experience and a true “educational” partnership vs. merely business.

One of the biggest mistakes occurs when US institutions think that they have to be in control of everything and rather than creating educational partnerships, they create commercial contracts for their Island Programs.

Island programs may be useful to some extent, but they tend to cultivate commercialism more than humanization. Making it easier on students diminishes learning and lessens the chance for discovery.

Understand your institution…its opportunities and barriers…its benefits and detriments for US Students to come and studyDetermine whether any barriers (and detriments) can be overcome, to open the doors of opportunity. Help your institution see the long-term benefits of any additional time and resources they will likely expend. Define what kind of education and services can be provided to US students, put it into practice, and begin your quest for the right partners.

Facultyled.com - Directory of Customized Program Providers Host institutions (and companies) create a profile which helps US institutions looking for certain locations, courses, and services. Abroad Scout – Study abroad programs directory for US students to search and find your institution’s programs independently.

• Most important component to a good partnership.

• Clearly communicates expectations of both parties and addresses many issues and answers all kinds of questions up front.

• Agreements (MOU) may contain:• Responsibilities of the Host & Home Institutions• Exchange balances, who pays what, discounts, what is included and not included in fees, billing protocols, credit transfer, insurance, refund policies, disabilities, etc.• Term or Length of the agreement• Indemnification & Independent Contractor Clause?• Agreement Liaisons & Appropriate Signatures to validate

• Customized Service Agreements should also contain:• Dates• Fee per Student• Minimum/Maximum number of students• Fee per student• Fee per Leader• What is included/not included• Health/Safety Expectations• Orientation (what should be included) • Academic Expectations• Credit• Relationship

Areta Galat - ECE FAEM.A. in TESL

aretagalat@fae.edu

Assist with Study Abroad programs

Liaision between institutions:

o Program contento Logisticso Professor involvemento Invitation letters

Program type: Travel combined with study

Students: MBA students

Time period: 14 days

Program: - Corporate visits - Cultural activities- Lectures

Program type: Academic program with local company visits

Students: MBA students

Time period: 8 days

Program: - Culture & language seminar - Business lectures- Corporate visits

Seminar› Introduction to Brazilian Culture

› Portuguese Language

Business-related lectures› Brazilian economy› Marketing in Brazil› Brazilian business/corporate culture › Sustainability and social responsibility

Corporate visits:

Step 1: Pre-visit briefing on the company

Step 2: Post-visit debriefing with faculty; group discussions with Brazilian MBA students

Academic / Program Coordinator› Faculty; Education USA Advisor

Professors› Fluent in English; deliver pre-selected lectures

Graduate assistant› Fluent in English; accompanies group

Facilities› Class rooms; conference rooms; Wireless

Internet

Audience

Program length

Program content

Cost estimates

Program delivery

Lodging

Extra activities

Leisure

Transportation Lodging Meals Tuition / classes Materials Entertainment Field trips, guided tours, visits Support staff

Information letters on Brazilian culture

Cultural tips

Weather

Gifts

Medical insurance

Common Application in Portuguese

Documentation

Invitation letters

Lodging options

Upon Arrival:

Airport pick-up

Campus visit

Introductions

Language Assessment

During Stay:

• Registration assistance

• Legal assistance

• Credit transfer

• Conflict mediation

• Internship assistance

Feedback Assessment: Exams, projects, papers Transfer of credits Certificate / Declarations

•A 2 week program with Luther College from Decorah, Iowa.

•Undergraduate Students.

Spanish Classes.

SPC Academic Program

Lectures.

Projects.

In-city visits.

SPC Cultural Program

Historic Places’ Tours.

Other Activities.

•A 4 week program with the University of Georgia.

•Undergraduate Students.

Internship in a local Hospital.

MSP Academic Program

Classes.

Other Activities.

Some practice on…

Sutures.

Blood Tests.

CENTRO PERUANO AMERICANO

“EL CULTURAL”

Av. Venezuela 125. Urb. El Recreo.Trujillo, Peru.51- 44-232512mroman@elcultural.com.pe

Wendy Williamson, wswilliamson@eiu.eduAreta Galat, aretagalat@fae.eduMarcos Roman, mroman@elcultural.com.pe

This presentation and sample agreements posted online: http://www.eiu.edu/~edabroad/portfolio/edusa

Half Wendy Williamson’s book (Study Abroad 101) posted online at

http://www.abroadscout.com