 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Education Abroad Network May Meeting Welcome and announcements LAC program review process Non-affiliated programs Legal ramifications/student health and safety

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This Power Point is available in alternative formats upon request. It’s All About The Programs: Managing Education Program Options Sheila Collins, Associate Director Martha Johnson, Assistant Dean Learning Abroad Center Content developed for the Summit for Learning Abroad, August 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited.

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Program Management Program Development Committee Biannual Program Portfolio Review Learning Abroad Center Advisory Committee

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. If You Build It They Will Come  Expanding options from central office  LAC  Center based  Instructor led  Integrated  Affiliated  Departmental and Collegiate  Work, Internship, Volunteer Content developed for the Summit for Learning Abroad, August 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited.

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Program Development Committee  Provide oversight of all LAC program offerings, including the development of our annual program portfolio review  Vet new program offerings from providers and remove programs as appropriate  Plan for the development of new LAC programs Content developed for the Summit for Learning Abroad, August 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited.

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Program Portfolio Review Annual review of our program offerings  Focuses on past, current and future needs of students and academic units on campus  Sections:  Student advising and outreach  Regional and term participation statistics  Collegiate and departmental feedback  Previous review-have we addressed recommendations?  Non-affiliated program participation  Work, intern, and volunteer programs  Progress on previous recommendations  Summary and recommendations Content developed for the Summit for Learning Abroad, August 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited.

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. If A Programmatic Need Is Identified…  Is it currently being offered by another provider?  What are the enrollment figures of "feeder" classes?  Is the U of M planning to develop new or eliminate academic majors or minors?  Potential for participants from other institutions? Content developed for the Summit for Learning Abroad, August 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited.

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Learning Abroad Center Advisory Committee  Assist with program and curriculum oversight  Assist with program development  Assist with "school of record" mechanisms and oversight  Members include:  Faculty  Administrators Content developed for the Summit for Learning Abroad, August 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited.

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Developing An Approved List Why?: From an institutional perspective  Breadth and depth of options  Streamlines program selection  Assists in training advising  Provides transparency as to office/institutional choices  Creates basis for closer collaboration, relationship building, and oversight  Basis for negotiation and quality control  Builds confidence in regulation for campus stakeholders  Basis for NOT allowing programs  If we know the answer why wouldn’t we share it? Content developed for the Summit for Learning Abroad, August 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited.

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Developing An Approved List, cont. Why?: From a student development perspective  Too many choices  Focus on $$  Focus on fun  Students want an approved “short list”  Aggressive marketers Content developed for the Summit for Learning Abroad, August 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited.

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Maintaining An Approved List  Consistent review of offerings  Open process for programs looking to work with us  Transparency on web  Maintain “Non- affiliated” program process Content developed for the Summit for Learning Abroad, August 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited.

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. A Few Additional Notes  Resident credit increases imperative for approval  Process works for all program types  Space for department-driven and niche programs  Cost communication challenges  Scams and “giveaways”  Conflicts of interest  Industry standards and guidelines Content developed for the Summit for Learning Abroad, August 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited.

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. The Forum Standards Working groups and foci have included: Ethics in education abroad Short-term Programs School of Record Advising Research Sustainability Health Programs

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. NAFSA

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Non-Affiliated Programs Scope and process Benefits to the student: credit, UofM status, financial aid Considerations for the student: level of support, transfer credit, pass/fail Warnings for the student: lack of quality control, value of LAC endorsed options

 2009 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Legal Ramifications/ Student Health and Safety Stacey Tsantir, Director of International Health, Safety and Compliance Don Admundson, Office of the General Counsel