1. Pre-Departure Preparation at USF
FCIE Panel Discussion
Campus Responses to Terrorism and Turmoil
Pre-Departure Preparation at USF
Ben Chamberlain, MSW
International Risk and Security Officer
September 30, 2016

2. INTERNATIONAL RISK AND SECURITY TEAM
USF System Policy
International Travel Authority Number:
All international student related travel must follow the procedures maintained by USF World. Maintained by USF World and at USF Health.
All student international travel must be registered with EAO or USF Health and must be authorized by USF World.
Student travel is any undergraduate or graduate student or University recognized student group, and the associated University and University Direct Support Organization ("DSO") employees and University System appointed volunteers engaged in any international travel conducted as part of a USF program requirement, elective, research project, service learning or any international activity tied to an individual’s status as an active USF student, regardless of the source of funding for the travel.

3. INTERNATIONAL RISK AND SECURITY TEAM
Traveler Requirements
International Travel Authority Number:
USF World provides 24/7 support and risk assessments for all travelers
Student Travelers
Registration in Database (Terra Dotta)
Online Pre-departure Orientation
Enrollment in International Health and Evacuation Insurance (UHCG)
Health Form and Review by Student Health
Associate Travelers (Faculty/Staff/Volunteers)
Risk and Security Review (Global Risk Assessment Committee)
International Risk and Security Orientation
Title IX and The Clery Act Orientations

4. INTERNATIONAL RISK AND SECURITY
STUDENT PREDEPARTURE ORIENTATIONS
The online orientation is very comprehensive but it is a general orientation and does not replace the need for a face-to-face orientations. They also receive a comprehensive Student Guide aligned with the course chapters.
The online orientation is graded and we encourage it is a part of the grading scheme
Travel Matters – Resources and planning
Health Matters – Health Form, Pre-existing Conditions, Mental Health, Using UHCG
Security Matters – Personal safety, vigilance, responding to an incident

5. INTERNATIONAL RISK AND SECURITY
ASSOCIATE TRAVELER ORIENTATIONS
Both orientations are face-to-face. IRSO is offered by IRSO Team. Title IX and Clery is offered jointly by Title IX Office and USFPD.
Required every 2 years with refresher on off years
Mental Health Component provided by USF Counseling Center Staff
Weaves together University policies, state law and federal law and how they can be applied internationally
University Audit and Compliance review

6. From Student to IRSC FCIE Panel Discussion
Campus Responses to Terrorism and Turmoil
From Student to IRSC
Preston Drane
International Risk and Security Coordinator
September 30, 2016

7. INTERNATIONAL RISK AND SECURITY TEAM
STUDYING ABROAD 6 YEARS AGO
Europe was not looked at as a location with high risk.
Pre-departure Orientation was face-to-face with no tests
Health preparation for students was not detailed
Health assessment was not as accessible as it is now
Education Abroad Staff reviewed student health information

8. INTERNATIONAL RISK AND SECURITY TEAM
STUDYING ABROAD TODAY
The world is a riskier place. Technology, policy and laws has enhanced everything we do.
Pre-departure Orientation is Online
Medical Forms are submitted confidentially and reviewed by Health Services
24/7 International Assistance Line is available also using other social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Skype, text,
Students have access via apps to US Department of State and UHCG risk assessments and resources – just a swipe away
Attention is now more than ever being focused on students studying abroad and best practices to keep them safe. This includes more reports from reliable sources such as the U.S. Department of State and CDC.

9. INTERNATIONAL RISK AND SECURITY
BEING A FIRST RESPONDER AS OPPOSED TO STUDENT
My background as a student certainly helped prepare me for my new role. However, from my new perspective, I would not ever want to go back to the way things were done.
24/7 support means I am usually awake well past 3:00 am
I rely on a vast network of support from Health Services, Counseling Center, general Council, Disability Services, UHCG, USFPD and more
Preparation is so much more important than many perceive
Murphy’s Law is not my friend

10. INTERNATIONAL RISK AND SECURITY
THANK YOU
Ben Chamberlain, MSW
International Risk and Security Officer & Title IX Liaison USF World
Preston Drane
International Risk and Security Coordinator
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Skype: ben.chamberlain.usf
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24/7 International Assistance Line at
Deputy Title IX Coordinator – USF World