Faculty-Led Study Abroad

Pre-Departure and Risk ManagementCIE Study Abroad

SCENARIOS

Common Problems for students1. Lost Luggage2. Departure Problems3. Debit/Credit Card Issues4. Demonstrations, Protests, Riots

SCENARIOS

What you need to be prepared for:1. Robbery2. Assault3. Injury/Illness and Mental Health

Worst Case Scenario: 4. Missing Student5. Death of a student

-traffic accidents (pedestrian)

-drowning

Program Planning

Destination concerns: Know the potential health and safety concerns of your location

Weather, traffic, walking/hiking conditions, water/food

You need to consider the factors that will impact the physical, mental and emotional health of your students

Student concerns: What kind of student will your program attract? What kind of student do you expect? How do we best work with these students to ensure a successful program?

Itinerary

Your itinerary needs to reflect a well-timed program

Time for reflection (both in a group and individual)

Time for travel

Scheduled downtime to allow everyone to recharge Remember this is 24/7 togetherness!

Students will bicker with you and each other

CIE Pre-Departure

Students will attend pre-departure with CIE Study Abroad and other students

We will give them country specific information regarding immunizations, weather, etc.

It is recommended you do additional follow-up with students

Address any specific health concerns they have

Outline expectations for student behavior/conduct

On-site orientation for students upon arrival

How you can prepare

Be proactive not reactive

Know the location of the US Embassy

Understand the health insurance coverage

Always have emergency plans with students

Meeting location

Contact information (back-up ways to communicate)

In case of emergency: document and communicate with CIE

Planning for Safety

Resources

U.S. Department of State: www.travel.state.gov

Travel warnings, public announcements, consular information sheets, background information sheets

Students register: http://studentsabroad.state.gov/

OSAC www.osac.gov CDC http://www.cdc.gov/ WHO http://who.int/en/

Mental health

Be prepared mentally and physically before you leave. Stress of traveling can intensify current mental/physical health issues

HTH Worldwide

Covers up to $500,000

Up to $5,000 if someone needs flown to you (in hospital week or more)

Will not cover injuries sustained while participating in a riot or civil commotion

Does not cover high risk activities

Driving, scuba diving, sky diving, parasailing, hang gliding, parachuting, bungee jumping

NO DRIVING

HTH resources

Hthstudents.com

Find hospitals, doctors, pharmacies from their portal

Insurance card

Recommend students print and have on hand

Remind students to take ownership of their health

Documentation

An incident report is included in your handbook

Contact CIE immediately and document the incident in writing

Who, where, when, how, why—as many details as possible

Communication

Communication is key both with CIE and with your students

Contact us as soon as you are safe/stable

Follow-up and debrief with students after any incident regardless of how minor it may seem

Do not communicate with the media if you are contacted, direct them to Mike Counter

Student behavior: Alcohol & Drugs

Model appropriate social behavior

Alcohol and Safety Video – University of Texas – Austin

Alcohol is usually a factor when students find themselves in danger while abroad.

Alcohol and drug laws differ in other countries

Ensure students know how these differ and what that means for them

Why the behavioral expectations are important

Student Behavior & Conduct

Remind students to remember they are subject to host country’s laws and regulations

They do not receive special treatment because of US citizenship

Violation may lead to deportation, arrest, or imprisonment

Remind students: Know the rules and laws of your host country Learn the necessary phrases in your host

country’s language Exercise sound judgment, common sense,

and responsibility

What we tell students

Take ownership of your health

If you have health conditions or other circumstances that require special attention, you must note this on your Medical Report

Health issues and illness abroad

Water and food

Culture-shock related illnesses

Drugs and alcohol

Be aware of your host country’s laws regarding drugs, alcohol and prescription medication

Your Health

Immunizations What’s required? When do you need them? Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Prescriptions

Plan (with your doctor, the consulate, and HTH Worldwide) to ensure that you can have access to your medication Is your medication legal and can you can the

necessary amount with you? Pack medication in your carry-on luggage Keep all medications in their original containers

Final thoughts

The onus is on students to take responsibility for their health and safety.

We need your support to give them the information they need to make informed decisions while studying abroad.

It can be stressful traveling with students 24/7 but also incredibly rewarding.

What we will provide

Emergency contact information for all students

Campus emergency contact information

Resources for finding country/city specific information

Additional sessions with students regarding health and safety

Up-to-date insurance information for your reference

Pre-departure and re-entry for students