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2103 UA Winter Teaching Symposium Study Abroad: How Do I Get Started?

2103 UA Winter Teaching Symposium Study Abroad: How Do I Get Started?. DeDe Long, Director of Study Abroad and International Exchange Fran Hagstrom, Head of Dept. of Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders

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2103 UA Winter Teaching Symposium Study Abroad: How Do I Get Started?

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  1. 2103 UA Winter Teaching SymposiumStudy Abroad: How Do I Get Started? DeDe Long, Director of Study Abroad and International Exchange Fran Hagstrom, Head of Dept. of Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders Daniel Levine, Professor of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures

  2. Session Outline • Introductions • Distribution of cards for questions • Brief overview of Study Abroad/Exchange Graduate School and International Education (GSIE) Current Study Abroad Enrollment Program Models • Considerations/Tips/Best Advice • Group Discussion

  3. Graduate School and International Education (GSIE) Todd Shields, Dean Patricia Koski, Associate Dean International Education Reporting Units: • Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange (STAB) • Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) • International Admissions and Recruitment (IAO) • Sponsored Student Programs (SSP) • Spring International Language Center* (SILC) * affiliated

  4. Office of Study Abroad and Int’l Exchange 722 W. Maple St. (479) 575-7582 http://studyabroad.uark.edu Meredith McKee – Coordinator of Faculty-led Short-term Programs Laura Moix – Coordinator of Exchange Programs, Rome Center, Webmaster DeDe Long - Director Sara Malloy – Coordinator of Outreach and Affiliated Programs Jinny Lowe – Office Manager Ginger McKinney – Secretary

  5. Proposed: International Education Advisory Council (IEAC) Consistent with GSIE strategic planning and recent external evaluation, proposal for a new International Education Advisory Council (IEAC) has been approved. To be… • Chaired by the Dean of the Graduate School and International Education (GSIE) • Coordinated by the Director of Study Abroad and International Exchange • Empowered to review and approve all proposals for programs involving University students, staff or faculty travelling outside of the U.S. • Responsible for recommending to the Provost academic policy for all education abroad activities.

  6. Current Study Abroad Participation Fall 2011 – Summer 2012 Semester/YearShort Term/SummerTotal AFLS 535 40 ARCH 3723 60 ARSC75 189 264 EDUC 3 31 34 ENGR 551 56 LAW 1 7 8 WCOB 32110146 Total 158 446 604 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 604

  7. Fall 2011 – Summer 2012 Semester/year: 26% Short Term/Summer: 74% Female: 60% Male: 40% Non-Caucasian: 18% Total Enrolled (self-reported) in Honors College: 45% Enrollment in UA administered programs: 65% (faculty-led, Rome Center, exchange) Total Countries: 43 Top Destinations: Italy, Spain, England, Belize, Ghana Argentina 4Ecuador 1Netherlands 1 Australia 8Egypt9 New Zealand 3 Austria 8France23 Norway 1 Belgium 15Germany 16 Peru 22 Belize 53Ghana28Russia 1 Brazil 9Greece 2 Rwanda 1 Chile 2India25Scotland 11 China 17Ireland 9 South Africa 2 Costa Rica 15 Italy84 South Korea 4 Cuba 1Japan27Spain75 Cyprus8Jordan 3Sweden 20 Czech Republic 5Morocco 1 Taiwan 4 Denmark 4Mozambique 11Tanzania 13 England 47 Multi-Europe 9 Turks & Caicos Island 1 (faculty-led program destinations noted)Turkey 1

  8. Program Models U of A Faculty-led Short-term programs • Administered through the Office of Study Abroad • Offered as part of Summer Session I or II • More than 50% of contact hours are outside of the U.S. (i.e. 2 weeks on-campus/3 weeks in-country) • Faculty Compensation: summer school salary (based on minimum enrollments set by College) • Programs are intended to be self-sustaining: costs covered by student tuition and program fees • 3-6 credit hours (students need 6 hours in summer to qualify for study abroad scholarships)

  9. Additional Faculty-led models: • Intersession Programs (3 credits) • Rome Summer Campus • Spring Break /Capstone Experiences Other: Reciprocal Student Exchange Programs Affiliation with Other Program Providers Research Collaboration

  10. Considerations when leading a study abroad program Academic (learning outcomes) Health and Safety Legal (risk management and liability) Fiscal (accounting, group travel policies) Student Recruitment Program Assessment

  11. Tips: U of A Faculty-led programs • PLAN AHEAD (planning for programs offered in 2014 should begin now) • Obtain support from your chair and dean early on • Meet with study abroad director early on to discuss program ideas • You are the expert – knowledge of the host country is expected • Recruiting students is harder than you think • Expect to be available to students 24/7 throughout the program

  12. Advise and Comments from Faculty Leaders Group Discussion Thank you! DeDe Long dslong@uark.edu Fran Hagstrom fhagstr@uark.edu Daniel Levine dlevine@uark.edu

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