Education Abroad Program Director Training Office of the Dean of Students Pryzbyla Center, Suite 353 (202) 319-5619 cua-deanofstudents@cua.edu

General Issues Homesickness Behavioral concerns Mental and physical health crises Exacerbated or developing problems with friends/other participants

Role of Program Director Preparedness Point of contact Monitor, address, and resolve issues Consult as needed with CUAbroad and DOS professional staff

Addressing issues If an issue comes up: Address the student, at least preliminarily, by meeting with him/her & discussing the situation Consult with CUAbroad and DOS staff regarding appropriate follow-up; CUAbroad will involve other offices at CUA as necessary Document follow-up interventions accordingly, and forward all written documentation to Omar Torres (torres@cua.edu)

Code of Student Conduct Primarily a procedural document Code does not directly apply overseas in that some policies do not easily translate overseas Standards of behavior for a study abroad trip must be made clear to participants before they depart for their respective program Program directors are expected to have discussions about standards of behaviors before students go abroad

Behavioral background checks Conducted by the Office of the Dean of Students “Good disciplinary/student conduct standing” Program director and CUAbroad, with or without assistance from DOS, should speak with the student to ensure that he/she is clear on behavioral expectations for those with a history of poor choices.