How to get faculty and students involved in study abroad Sarah McNitt 3 August 2005

Starting Early Admissions Orientation Meeting with first-year students  meet with admissions department  create brochures and flyers for prospective students  flyers in orientation materials  introduction to Education Abroad  First-Year Seminars  residence halls

Raising Awareness Develop web presence Visibility at campus events Use of campus resources Presentations, workshops, information sessions  Penn State Altoona Education Abroad website  newsletter  International Film Series  international/multicultural events  postering in gathering places  student publications

Valuable Resource: Experience! Orientation sessions before study Support for returning students Returning students as peer advisors  “re-entry” meetings  advising returned students  helping students put their experience to work for them  “ambassadors”  peer advising  printed materials

Meeting with Interested Parties Faculty/department meetings Academic advisors Admissions department Financial Aid Registrar’s Office Legal Counsel First-year students Student organizations Classes Residence halls

Integrating Study Abroad into the Curriculum Development of informational materials for faculty and academic advisors Coordination with administrative and academic departments  “handbook” on Education Abroad  suggestions for course equivalents by department  cooperation from interested professors  cooperation from administration to meet 20% goal

Future Considerations Faculty advisory board for study abroad Encouraging the development of international curricula Creation of Penn State Altoona’s own programs abroad Relationship with alumni

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