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ERIC SCHROEDER, UC DAVIS STUDY ABROAD STACI HAGEN, UC DAVIS STUDY ABROAD ZACH MOHS, U OF M LEARNING ABROAD CENTER JIM GALVIN, UC SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL CENTER Training faculty for faculty-led study abroad programs
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Agenda Panel introductions Panel introductions Awareness Test Awareness Test Session objectives Session objectives UC Davis Overview UC Davis Overview UC San Diego Overview UC San Diego Overview University of Minnesota Overview University of Minnesota Overview Q &A Q &A
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Awareness Test How many passes does the team in white make?
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Objectives Identify best practices for training study abroad faculty in: Health & safety Marketing Pedagogy Logistics Understand the need for strong partnerships.
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UC Davis Study Abroad Overview Faculty-led programs 40–50 Summer Abroad programs—850 students 5 Summer Health internships—New for Summer 2014 8–10 Quarter Abroad programs—250 students UCEAP programs—300 students Independent programs— 25 students
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UC Davis Study Abroad Office Structure
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Health and Safety Faculty country expertise First Aid & CPR classes Assistance from: onsite coordinators, teaching assistants, local infrastructure Instructor Breakfast—fall Workshops New instructor Instructor Luncheon—spring Emergency Guidelines & Reporting
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Marketing—partnership Departmental buy-in Classroom visit strategy Marketing materials
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Future Goals Mental health training The Forum: Utilize the incident data reporting database
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UC San Diego Overview Two Instructor-led Program Models Global Seminars Collegiate/Departmental Programs 200-250 Students per year 12-15 Programs per year
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Staffing in Programs Abroad Office Faculty-Led Program Director oversees Global Seminars, and provides support to Departmental programs Two Coordinators for Global Seminars
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Marketing and Outreach Training Faculty-Led Director Chairs the meeting Offered once in fall 90 minutes in length Goals: Maximize enrollments & reach target audience such as under represented, transfer, first generation, and STEM Covers: In person: Meet the Prof sessions, returnees, diversity outreach Virtual: Faculty videos, Course websites, Facebook groups Notes of the meeting and a calendar of assignments are shared with all faculty Outcomes: Doubled Global Seminar enrollment in five years
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Pedagogy Abroad Training Chaired by Faculty-Led Director Offered in January prior to summer departure Goals: Faculty share best practices, Comply with Academic Senate course standards Experienced faculty serve as discussion leaders Key topics: integrating site visits, conducting in-class discussions, assignments & grading, technology & readings Experienced faculty mentor new faculty prior to departure Instructors are encouraged to update syllabi based on what they have learned Outcomes: 95% student satisfaction with faculty teaching and academic rigor Academic Senate supports the Global Seminar program
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University of Minnesota Overview Three Primary Instructor-led Program Models Global Seminars Freshmen Seminars Collegiate/Departmental Programs 800–1000 Students per year 40–60 Programs per year
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Staffing in Learning Abroad Center Instructor-Led Program Director oversees all models One Associate Program Director for Freshmen Seminars Three Associate Program Directors for Global Seminars One Associate Program Director per college for Collegiate/Departmental Programs One Enrollment Specialist for each model
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Health & Safety Training Director of International Health, Safety & Compliance leads training workshop Offered about every other month 2 hours in length Covers: expectations, legal considerations, emergency response planning, insurance, student behavior Online module of workshop available as well Future Planning—one workshop for instructors, one for department administrators
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Health & Safety Logistics All instructors and students receive CISI international health insurance All students also complete online general health and safety modules Instructors are encouraged to work through local organizations/coordinators Instructors fill out Emergency Planning Form Outlines contingency plans for emergencies Establishes 24/7 emergency contact protocol
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Conclusion
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Q & A
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