Jan 11, 2016
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
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Long-term Semester Short-term
1996-2007
96-97 02-03
06-07
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
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- [email protected]
Wendy Williamson, [email protected] Galat, [email protected] Roman, [email protected]
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