Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

Faculty members interested in providing a faculty-led study abroad program should meet with the Director of the International Programs to discuss the procedures and guidelines for establishing such program. Items to be considered should include but not limited to:

a) Begin planning the Study Abroad project to a specific country of the world as outlined in one of the programs above with reference to weather or not TSU already has a program on site; whether a study abroad program or an additional program at the site is sustainable.

b) safety and liability issued to be explored

c) American Disability Act (ADA) compliance

d) non students –parents, friends, children- etc.- participation

e) justification of the site, country and purpose

f) number of students to be recruited and screened for selection

g) course or courses to be taught and length of same

h) credit hours earned; sophomore, upper levels or Graduate

i) “complete package cost” – from and back to Tarleton - for each student including the surcharge to cover faculty expenses for the trip. Disclosure is mandatory

j) provide logistical information on housing, transport and meals

k) direct the application process including passport requirements, visa and immigration procedures if necessary

l) informing the students of emergency and liability issues and providing forms required by OIS to students in the study abroad project

m) provide for a mandatory pre-departure orientation, given by OIS, on matters of safety, health, cultural adjustment, differences in academic expectations, foreign institution, and practical issues on travel, packing, obtaining money, telephones, etc.

2. Discuss the proposal with the Director of International Studies (OIS), Department Chair and the Dean of the College addressing such issues as academic merit, use of faculty, faculty compensation, and recruitment of students.

3. Complete program proposal the must be approved as indicated:

• Department Head
  
• College Dean
• Director of International Programs
• University Provost
  

Note: These procedures have not been reviewed by the International Education Committee.