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Undergraduate Global Education : New Directions for Student Services, Number 146.
Title:
Undergraduate Global Education : New Directions for Student Services, Number 146.
Author:
Highum, Ann.
ISBN:
9781118915073
Personal Author:
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (115 pages)
Series:
J-B SS Single Issue Student Services Ser.
Contents:
Undergraduate Global Education: Issues for Faculty, Staff, and Students -- CONTENTS -- EDITOR'S NOTES -- 1 Historical, Philosophical, and Practical Issues in Providing Global Learning Opportunities Through Study Abroad -- The Origins of Study Abroad in the United States: Historical Context -- Study Abroad Models -- Study Abroad as a Component of Campus Internationalization -- Understanding Participation in Study Abroad -- Complexity of Study Abroad Program Administration: The Role and Responsibilities of Education Abroad Staff -- Institutional Best Practices -- Philosophical Challenges -- Future Directions -- References -- 2 Empowering Faculty to Develop and Share Global Knowledge -- Developing Global Knowledge in Faculty: Two Models of a "Faculty Seminar Abroad" -- The Familiarization Seminar -- The Inquiry-Based Seminar -- Sharing Faculty Knowledge With Students: Course-Embedded Travel and Thematic Reentry Courses -- Course-Embedded Travel -- An Inquiry-Based Reentry Course -- Summary -- Reference -- 3 International Experiences for Student Affairs Educators: There Is a World of Professional Development Opportunities Out There -- Off and Running via Fulbright -- Learning From the German Fulbright Experience -- Next Stop Sofia -- Learning From the Sofia Trip -- Hong Kong and Malaysia -- Learning From These Trips -- Two Trips to South Africa -- Learning in South Africa -- Program Review in Saudi Arabia -- Learning in Saudi Arabia -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 The Impact of International Internships and Short-Term Immersion Programs -- Student Benefit of Short-Term International Experiences -- Making International Internships Effective Learning Experiences -- Institutional Considerations in Formalizing Short-Term Immersion Experiences -- Institutional Resources -- Institutional Collaborations -- Administrative Aspects of Student Travel.

Housing -- Health/Safety -- Identifying Internship Opportunities -- Academic Credit -- Student Preparation and Support -- Assessment -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Risk Management for Study Abroad Programs: Issues and Resources to Inform Program Development, Administration, and Training -- Background on Study Abroad Health and Safety Issues -- Incidents -- Evaluating Specific Country and Program Risks -- Identifying Other Experts for Collaboration -- Standards and Good Practices for Program Administration -- Resources and Tools for Risk Management in International Study Programs -- Insurance -- Future Directions -- References -- 6 Predeparture Services for Students Studying Abroad -- The Process for Off-Campus Studies Abroad -- Orientation and Predeparture Learning -- Global Learning Office -- Faculty/Staff Program Leader(s) -- Predeparture Orientation Resources -- Journaling -- Preparing Students to be Global Citizens -- References -- 7 Reentry: Supporting Students in the Final Stage of Study Abroad -- (Reverse) Culture Shock -- The Occurrence of Reverse Culture Shock -- Assisting Students in Processing Their Culture Shock -- Techniques for Handling Reverse Culture Shock -- Sharing Information With Others -- Institutional Initiatives -- Summary: The Importance of Reflection -- References -- Additional Resources -- College and University Websites -- Suggested Reading for Students -- 8 The Role of the Dean of Students in Study Abroad -- Relationship Between the Student and the Institution -- Risk Management -- Actions and Knowledge of Program Leaders -- Communication Between Program Leaders and Home Campus -- Crisis Management -- Health and Mental Health Issues -- Student Misconduct and the Law -- Student Housing -- Alcohol and Drug Issues -- Parents -- Summary -- References.

9 Outcomes of Global Education: External and Internal Change Associated With Study Abroad -- Research on External Outcomes -- Research on Internal Outcomes -- Change Agents -- Departure -- Initiation -- Return and Reentry -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 10 The Lament of the Study Abroad Director: Where Should We Start? -- Historical and Practical Issues -- Empowering Faculty -- International Internships and Other Immersion Experiences -- Risk Management -- Predeparture Services -- Reverse Culture Shock -- The Role of the Chief Student Affairs Officer -- Student Outcomes in Global Education -- What Does All This Mean for a Director? -- Summary -- References -- INDEX -- Other Titles -- Order Form -- Advert -- EULA.
Abstract:
Find practical research, strategies, and advice in this issue on the power of global education for 21st-century college learners.This volume assists campus professionals and faculty members as they: Design courses for study abroad Implement programs of various lengths and types Consider their own professional development Evaluate global learning experiences. It also discusses the legal and ethical aspects of providing educational opportunities all over the world, with advice on administrative structures, important principles of risk management, and predeparture orientation for students and program leaders. Covering the history of global learning programs, faculty development, experiential learning, culture shock upon returning home, and program assessment, this volume also includes a wealth of resource information, including websites, checklists, and other publications.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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