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WSU STUDY ABROAD - PROGRAM DIRECTOR MANUAL


(Revised March 2002)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Prior to a WSU-Sponsored Study Abroad Program
  1. Identify a Program Director
  2. Review Procedures with Study Abroad Office Personnel
  3. Develop a Program Proposal with Study Abroad Office Personnel
  4. Get Approval for a Program Proposal
  5. Review the Proposed Budget with Study Abroad Office Personnel
  6. Review the Curriculum Logistics with Study Abroad Office Personnel
  7. Consult with Study Abroad Office Personnel on Risk Management Procedures
  8. Ensure Trip Participants have Accident Insurance
  9. Review Health Insurance Needs of Trip Participants
  10. Obtain Signed Statements of Understanding/Release from each Participant
  11. Develop an Emergency Management Plan
  12. Conduct a Pre-Departure Orientation Session with Study Abroad Office Personnel
During a WSU-Sponsored Study Abroad Program
  1. Enforce WSU Policies
  2. Keep all Receipts
  3. Follow Appropriate Travel Safety Guidelines
After a WSU-Sponsored Study Abroad Program
  1. Conduct a Post-Trip De-Briefing Session with Study Abroad Office Personnel
  2. Reconcile the Budget with Study Abroad Office Personnel
  3. Process Final Grades
Privately-Sponsored (non-WSU) Study Abroad Programs
International Travel Programs not for Academic Credit

Appendices - Policies and Sample Forms
  1. PPM 4-11 Study Abroad Programs
  2. Check-list of Steps to Create a Study Abroad Program
  3. Study Abroad Program Proposal Cover Sheet
  4. Study Abroad Program Budget Worksheet
  5. Study Abroad Program Director Conflict of Interest Disclaimer
  6. Study Abroad Statement of Understanding/Release
  7. Sample Study Abroad Program Evaluation Form
  8. Non-WSU Sponsored International Travel Program Participant and Director Statements of Understanding and General Release

WSU STUDY ABROAD - PROGRAM DIRECTOR MANUAL