1. Education Abroad Program Director Training
Office of the Dean of Students
Pryzbyla Center, Suite 353
(202)

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.