Study Abroad Training for Faculty and Staff
Date: March 8, 2024
Location: GWBC 170
Please RSVP online if you plan to attend!
Join us for a day filled with engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with peers passionate about shaping exceptional study abroad programs. Designed for faculty members running Tulane international programs in 2024. Embark on a transformative journey of knowledge and expertise at our Faculty-led Study Abroad Training for Faculty and Staff. Scheduled for March 8, 2024, this full-day conference is a unique opportunity for faculty and staff to delve into the best practices for running and enhancing study abroad programs.
*Mandatory of faculty-directors on OSA Summer programs and new NTC study abroad faculty
Breakfast, lunch, and networking reception will be included.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Light breakfast and coffee will be served. Breakfast sponsored by CEA CAPA
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Session 1: Health and Safety Training for Tulane-Run Programs
Speaker: Wade Wootan and Ana Villar
Explore best practices and essential guidelines to ensure the well-being of students participating in Tulane-Run programs by learning Tulane’s comprehensive health and safety protocols.
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Session 2: Developing Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Faculty-led Programs
Speaker: Emily Resnevic
Uncover strategies to create faculty-led programs that embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusivity.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Session 3: Guiding Intercultural Learning on Short Term Study Abroad Programs
Speaker: Emma Brick-Hezeau, Program Manager of Office of Study Abroad and Study Abroad Advising Team
Learn effective methods for guiding intercultural learning experiences on short-term study abroad programs. This session will equip you with the tools to facilitate meaningful cross-cultural interactions.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Session 4: Navigating Travel Booking and Concur
Speaker: Laney Armstrong
Simplify the complexities of travel logistics and Concur. Laney Armstrong will provide practical tips and techniques for efficient travel planning, booking, and processing your T&E card travel payments through Concur.
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Session 5: Integrating Service Learning and Community Engagement into Study Abroad
Speakers: Myriam Huet and Susanne Hackett, CPS
Discover the transformative power of service learning and community engagement in study abroad programs with successful integration strategies for a more impactful global education experience.
