Kari Knutson Miller, Ph.D. California State University, Fullerton

Interim Dean, University Extended Education and Associate Vice President of International Programs 1 month Chair, Department of Child and Adolescent Studies 7 years Faculty, Department of Child and Adolescent Development 14 years CAS International Internship Coordination 10 years

University Extended Education American Language Program (ALP) Intensive English program Conditional/dual admission contexts University Semester Abroad (USA) Semester/year programs programs Open University Enrollment University Student Leadership Program International Programs CSU Study Abroad Programs Bilateral Study Abroad Agreements with Foreign Partner Institutions Degree Students Freshmen, transfers, graduate students

International Programs CSU Study Abroad Bilateral Study Abroad Agreements College/Department Programs Faculty-Led Programs Faculty-Involved, Third-Party Provider Programs Third Party Providers

University Extended Education Higher Education Administration Programs Faculty Professional Development Programs UEE/College/Department/International Partner Program Collaborations International Agreements International Programs Visiting Scholars International Agreements Fulbright “Relational” (more informal) College/Department/Faculty/International Partner Program Collaborations

Considerations Advance Preparation (i.e. recommended timing) Faculty Request, Selection Number of Programs/Experiences Faculty Contacts/Experience in Host Country Faculty Training/Experience in Cross-Cultural Communication/Coordination Partnership Development Articulation of expectations, roles, and responsibilities Communication via Planning assumptions Reciprocity “Fair Trade” Partner’s Academic/Program Schedule Administrative Support and Limitations Risk Management Requirements

Considerations Institutional Requirements Safety orientation International agreements, LOIs, LOAs, MOUs Contracts (C&P requirements) Financial, Budget Third-party provider, institution supported, individual/self pay Grant funding as applicable Student scholarships, applicability of financial aid Travel, lodging, transfers, program components, meals, local expenses, individual responsibilities Form of payment, payment norms, payment/deposit timing Contract requirements

Considerations Course Schedule Semester, intersession, summer, special session Course Learning Goals Program Promotion, Recruitment Applicant Selection Process Foreign Language Requirements as Applicable Course/Experience Planning, Facilitation

Considerations Orientations (pre-experience, on-site, post-experience) Personal/Interpersonal Dynamics Hook ups, calls in the night, squat pots, stomach problems and colds, homesickness, physical fitness, cliques (no PBC’s) Expecting the Unexpected Scholarship, Program Assessment Post-experience Participant Engagement Seriously Not Vacation