Policies and Documents

The following policies and documents address issues related to international programs and study abroad and may be helpful if you are leading an overseas program, considering organizing a program, or are responsible for administering international programs.

[Note: All documents are in pdf format.]

Essential Knowledge and Key Issues for International Programs
An introduction for faculty and administrators. January 2003

Guidelines for On-Site Faculty Directors: Emergency Response Protocol
Provides guidelines for on-site directors to respond to and document unforeseen circumstances and emergencies during study abroad programs. October 2002.

Risk Management Recommendations
Endorsed by the Council of Deans. May 2003

Role of the On-Site Director
Endorsed by the Council of Deans. October 2002

Policy Regarding U.S. State Department Travel Warnings
Endorsed by the Council of Deans. October 2003

SIT (School for International Training)Report:
Measuring Language and Cultural Learning in Study Abroad
Issued November 2001.