1. OFFICE OF STUDY ABROAD GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT FORUM APRIL 14, 2016 Program Development Workshop

2. Student Participation *Projections 59% 61% 74% 85%

3. 2014-2015 Participation by College 4% 25%

4. Faculty-led Program Proposals

5. Popular Locations for Students GreenYellowRed Canada AustriaAustralia Costa Rica BelizeCzech Republic EnglandBrazilHungary FranceChileIsrael GermanyChinaPoland IrelandGreeceRussia ItalyNew ZealandSouth Africa Nicaragua PanamaTaiwan SpainPuerto RicoTanzania The BahamasScandinaviaUganda The NetherlandsVietnam If location is not listed, follow these guidelines: Western Europe is green, Latin America is yellow, everything else is red. Specific questions can be directed to the Office of Study Abroad.

6. What makes a successful program?  Location  Duration  Long enough to feel immersed – this is not a vacation  Jet lag  Airfare prices to your location  Itinerary  # of excursions vs. organized tours vs. free time  Do not live out of a suitcase  Plan an activity for the first afternoon/evening if you land in the morning  Organized activities should be heavy in the beginning of the program and become less over time

7. What makes a successful program?  Course  We are not an academic unit  Reaches a wide audience Cross-listed and/or Split-level Ex. Engineering Economy & Technical Writing Ex. Archaeology in Israel  Does not compete with other programs  Look for a course already on the books  In-state Tuition  Term  Do not overlap multiple summer terms  Know requirements for your intended audience Ex. Agriculture in China (May vs. July)  Familiarity  How well do you know your destination?

8. Planning Options Academic Travel Companies  ISA, API, AIFS, CEA British Studies Program  Consortium through the University of Southern Mississippi You can do it by yourself  Non-traditional Models  Language programs Contracts  With travel companies, hotels, transportation, etc.  Office of Procurement & Contracts  http://www.procurement.msstate.edu/contracts/index.php

9. Proposal Packet Summer 2017 Deadline: September 15, 2016  Spring Break 2017: July 15, 2016 Proposal with all signatures Budget  10 student recommendation  Advertised price cannot be altered  Shortfalls & Profits Contract(s) – if necessary UCCC approval – if necessary Itinerary – the more detailed, the better

10. Faculty Responsibilities Planning, booking, & paying for all logistics Contracts Course syllabus & UCCC approval Communication:  With students before program deadline  With students after program deadline  With OSA throughout the planning process Recruiting students Accepting student applications Information Sessions after deadline Assisting OSA with student application completion Attend Faculty Outbound Orientation

11. Recruiting by Faculty Director(s) Be enthusiastic Attend Study Abroad Fairs (October and January) Interest Meetings – be enthusiastic!  At least two before program deadlines Attend College Specific Interest Session Flyers & posters in addition to OSA materials Email blasts to target audience(s) Social Media Utilize former students or students who’ve studied abroad before Transient students Class visits Reach out to colleagues

12. OSA Responsibilities Hold twice weekly Interest Sessions and Walk-in Advising General study abroad recruitment at various campus events College Specific Interest Sessions Host Fall and Spring Study Abroad Fairs OSA Scholarship Conduct required Outbound Orientation Email blasts Social Media Risk Management

13. FL Program OSA Responsibilities Support faculty members throughout process  Proposal to program return Assist FD with budget preparation Create online application for each program Create marketing materials Charge program fees to all students’ accounts  OSA does not collect any money Transfer student program fees to departments Course  Campus 8 Purchase international health and evacuation insurance Provide FD with emergency contact and health information for participants STEP enrollment