1. GO Guided Programs Group Faculty/Staff Lead Programs Abroad

2. Office of International Programs & Services
Full-time, year-round office dedicated to the mobility and support of international students & scholars, study abroad participants, faculty and staff.
Supports the internationalization of MU by forming partnerships, offering study abroad opportunities, welcoming and assisting international students and international scholars, as well as managing MU’s English Language Institute.

3. Just 8 Easy Steps!

4. Attend a How – To Presentation
Step 1:
Attend a How – To Presentation 

5. Step 2: Schedule a Meeting with IPS Office
What to prepare…

6. Consider The Responsibilities - What is a Program Leader & what do they do? - What role does the IPS Office play?

7. When to go?
Break periods – spring, summer, fall Incorporate into a semester class
How long?
Time abroad increases flight but take travel time there and back into consideration.

8. Credit vs. Non-Credit Credit
Additional costs so how does it benefit a student’s degree audit?
All participants?
Non-Credit
- What is the program’s purpose and how does it benefit the participants?
- How does offering the program help internationalize MU?
Offer individual students credit?

9. Provider vs. Self Designed
You are the customer
Extensive experience, contacts, and detailed emergency response plans
Your support for everything!
Companies, MU partners, big names with all the bells and whistles vs. smaller more specialty organizations, which responsibilities are yours vs. theirs.

10. Provider vs. Self Designed
Likely the most cost effective
Flexibility
Limited support from afar
Wear many hats
Know location well, experience leading students abroad, administrative duties plus teaching.

11. Step 3: Complete Proposal and Obtain Required Approval
What this involves…

12. Questionnaire
Budget – elicit any contributions?
Risk Assessment & Emergency Plan
Approvals through your reporting line
Department Chair
Dean
Provost

13. Reviews Conducted on Rolling Basis
Due No Later Than:
Winter – Feb. 1st
Spring Break – July 15th
Summer –Aug. 1st

14. Step 4: Promote Program and Review Participant Applications
What this involves…

15. Marketing Plan
Use class time, home department and colleagues to your advantage!
Host promotional sessions
Link with clubs and organizations
Open to PASSHE participants?
IPS Office will…
Advise study abroad students on all their options
Post on Ville Daily
Design a homepage slider
Contact you to represent program at our events

16. Joint review between Program Leader and IPS Office
Student Applications Include:
Questionnaire
Financial Responsibility Sign Off
1st Deposit (refundable?)
Physical & Mental Health Form
Conduct Record Review
and more…
Joint review between Program Leader and IPS Office

17. Step 5 Attend A Training Session with IPS Office
What this involves…

18. Topics Covered:
Financial aid
Emergency response and communication protocol
Break Out Session tips
University policies on student conduct while abroad
Liability issues
Panel discussion with former Program Leaders!

19. Step 6: Complete Pre-Departure Paperwork & Ensure Participants Do Too
What this involves…

20. Getting Ready To Go
Final program itinerary including flight details
Confirm Risk Assessment and Emergency Plan
Register for STEP
Secure international health and travel insurance
Submit emergency contact information

21. Step 7: Attend Pre-Departure Orientation and Lead Group Break-out Session
What this involves…

22. IPS Office Covers Topics Such As…
Health and safety
Basics of what to pack
Handling money abroad
Cultural awareness
Program Leaders Cover Topics Such As…
Details about travel and itinerary
Accommodations
What to expect

23. Step 8: Depart for a Successful Program!

24. While Abroad & Upon Return
What this involves…

25. Program Leader & Participant Surveys
Things to Do
Arrival Check In
Incident Reports
24/7 Emergency Support
Photos!
Program Leader & Participant Surveys

26. Why do it Professional development opportunity
Contribute to the internationalization of MU’s campus
Open the door to the world for MU’s students!
Step outside your comfort zone and learn something new just as we encourage our students to do.

27. Words From The Experts

28. Questions?