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STUDY ABROAD We are going places…

% 0 4 Quantitative Benefits of Study Abroad % 0 0 1 of businesses failed to expand due to a lack of staff with Of study abroad students see a international experience greater improvement in GPA % 5 2 after returning from abroad % 2 9 study abroad students have a 25% higher starting salary than those who do not study abroad. 9 China Of employers look for transferable skills that are typically gained from the experience, such as flexibility to new challenges % 7 9 Of study abroad alumni find a job within one year of graduation, while only 49% of other graduates find a job in that time. increase in maturity and self confidence Cuba Sources: https: //www. iesabroad. org/study-abroad/benefits, https: //studyabroad. ucmerced. edu/study-abroad-statistics/statistics-studyabroad#resources, and https: //www. skillsyouneed. com/general/transferable-skills. html

e v i t a t i l a s u t Q nefi e B • Global Network • Personal Growth • Fulfillment

Overview & Recommendations • Overview: Options for Teaching a Course Abroad • Option 1: Utilize Tennessee Consortium for International Studies (Tn. CIS) • Option 2: Submit Study Abroad Course Proposal to ETSU International Advisory Council (IAC) • Preparation Recommendations: • Recommended 1 ½ - 2 years preparation prior to first study abroad trip • Recommended to utilize “Option 1: Tn. CIS” for faculty teaching/planning their first trip • http: //www. tncis. org • Tn. CIS Application Window for Summer 2021 • Nov 1, 2019 until Feb 1, 2020

Pros Option 1: Tn. CIS • Can travel with an already-established program • Tn. CIS handles: • Assessing student applications • Ensuring all students submit paperwork • Health and travel insurance for your students • Location • Airfare • Activities/Excursions • Emergency Assistance • Finding a classroom • Student Money • Travel Advisory Updates • Risk Assessment • Disciplinary Action (if necessary)

Pros Option 1: Tn. CIS • Program Director is Available on Site • Other faculty members will teach courses on the same trip • In-country support for emergencies or mishaps • Able to focus on course itself, rather than travel planning • Faculty receive the following from Tn. CIS • $2, 200 remuneration from Tn. CIS • Any required visitor's visa (cost reimbursement) • Round trip international airline ticket out of Nashville, Tennessee • Accommodations and meals based on the program budget • All transportation and entry tickets on sponsored excursions • Limited health insurance while abroad • Graduate level courses possible: recommended to consult with Tn. CIS director prior to applying

Cons Option 1: Tn. CIS (Source: Tn. CIS Faculty Page) • Deadlines are 1 ½ years in advance • Faculty are responsible for individual course recruitment or the course may not make (this is also true for ETSU Study Abroad Courses) • Faculty are teaching for Tn. CIS, not ETSU • Faculty are paid the same, regardless of rank • Expenses not covered by Tn. CIS • Passport • Health insurance (beyond the limited insurance provided abroad) • Transportation/Lodging to and from the departure airport • Transportation/Lodging to and from the faculty/student orientations • Personal spending money

Pros Option 2: ETSU Study Abroad Course Proposal • • • Great for established study abroad programs that travel each year Faculty can use previous experience to create a site Can take advantage of networks; such as other universities Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level courses Are able to plan group’s excursions, locations, and create own program • Able to accept/decline students based on criteria that you create

Cons Option 2: ETSU Study Abroad Course Proposal • Faculty responsible for planning all logistics • Travel • Course Budget (course must pay for itself) • Tuition Revenue • Faculty Travel • Faculty Salary • Faculty responsible for reviewing the following: • Student applications, accept/decline students, ensuring students have adequate health insurance, ensuring students submit all documents and reviewing those documents, • US Department of State and CDC region, country & city health and security risks • Taking emergency preparedness training • Following all ETSU, Study Abroad, and Board of Trustees policies • Other responsibilities: • Responsible for all students while on the trip; including their occasional challenging behaviors!

Recommendations for Option 2: ETSU Recommendations on Making Course More Marketable • Consult initial idea with chair of department (could be someone else in your department proposing a course, which can create competition for the same pool of applicants) • Create a course that counts as credit toward degree and/or general education requirement • Affordable • less than $4, 000 – including housing, meals, and airfare • Airline tickets are more affordable in May than June • Minimum 2 weeks, 3 weeks is most common • Consider other trips in terms of competition: are you going to the same location? Is it the same field of study? • Seek advice of faculty members who have led the same trip for several years • May is a good time so that students can take other summer courses Other Recommendations: • 2 Faculty Members (one can be an assistant or graduate student). • Course should be in a country that contributes to content (e. g. it wouldn’t make sense to have English Literature course in China) • Consider safety concerns in a country • Course is typically 3 credit hours • Course can be hybrid: ½ online and ½ study abroad

Requirements for Option 2: ETSU • Course Requirements • Course must be experimental course or already established course • Cannot be special topics or independent study course • Location must add value to the course • Read & adhere to faculty manual, study abroad policy, and ETSU policies • Plan early (1 ½ - 2 years in advance) • Adhere to deadlines • No minors under the age of 18 • Students must be admitted to ETSU and enrolled in the course and taking the course for a grade (i. e. current ETSU students, students from other schools after ETSU acceptance • Courses may not be appropriate for community members as a means to tour a country • Students cannot audit their study abroad course; it must be for a grade • Non-ETSU students must apply as a visiting student at ETSU in order to study abroad

Requirements, continued… • • • Must have at least 2. 5 GPA No or mild Disciplinary Record Submit an Application Submit official transcript Pay application fee Submit all post acceptance documents on Bucs Abroad Portal prior to departure (e. g. emergency contact, flight information, health info, etc. )

Expectations for Option 2 Remember, this is a course and not a vacation! It is fulfilling to show the world to our students, but it is hard work! ETSU Study Abroad Provides: • Bucs Abroad System Training • Manuals, policies and guides • Happy to answer questions • Places ad in East Tennessean that lists all faculty-led trips • Creates posters that list all faculty-led trips • Markets all faculty-led trips to students who attend Summer Interest Sessions or meet with coordinator You are responsible for: • All aspects of logistics (managing the course ETSU account, payment of deposits to housing, excursions, classroom rental, etc) • Creating program on Bucs Abroad Portal • Monitoring student applications and forms; making arrangements if necessary • Following all policies and procedures • Making an appointment with study abroad if training is needed, and doing so in advance • Speaking with travel agent, students, etc. • Pre-departure orientation for students • Marketing your program to students • Communicating with the Department of International Programs & Services if an incident/emergency occurs

International Advisory Council • Who are they? • What do they do? • How often do they meet?

FAQ • • Can I bring my spouse? Can I bring my child? Can I bring a friend? Can I bring a community member/non-student?

How to Submit an ETSU Course Proposal • Visit Bucs Abroad Portal • https: //studyabroad. etsu. edu • Click “Faculty Information” • A complete proposal means you have filled the questionnaire, complete with budget information and risk assessment. • Proposal requires Departmental Chair approval prior to submission • The budget section must be approved by the respective deans • You apply for the program “Faculty Course Proposal” in applicant view; not as an administrator. If accepted by IAC, you will gain access to administrator view.

Bucs Abroad Portal Introduction • Studyabroad. etsu. edu • Faculty Information Page • How students navigate the page

Student Funding for Options 1: Tn. CIS and 2: ETSU • International Education Scholarship (up to $3, 500) • $1, 000 Summer Scholarship • Bridge Loan • Scholarship Review Process • GPA • Financial Need (FAFSA) • Essay • Not guaranteed • Student receives money AFTER paying for trip

Thank You! Our office is happy to help you! Please direct your questions to the following individuals: Maria Costa Director of International Programs & Services costa@etsu. edu 423 -439 -7737 Hopelyn Mooney Study Abroad Coordinator Mooneyha 1@etsu. edu 423 -439 -7737