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Websites - Graduate Study Programs -- International and United States
A number of student personnel oriented graduate programs run intensive study programs, primarily, abroad. As we become aware of program offerings they will be listed on this page.To have your program listed, please send an email to Stuart@StudentAffairs.com with the following information:
- Program website
- Name of Program
- Contact person and their email
- Sponsoring institution
- Dates of program
- One paragraph abstract
Contact: Becca Kleinberg
Email: kleinbr@bgsu.edu
Sponsoring Institution: Bowling Green State University
Dates: May 12 - May 26, 2009
The BGSU HESA UK Tour is designed specifically for graduate students in the Division of Higher Education and Student Affairs, student affairs professionals, and other university administrators who wish to gain exposure to a different culture, examine the effects of that culture on a country's system of higher education, and explore the actual and potential effects of international exchange. Through readings, discussions, and site visits participants will have the opportunity to experience higher education and student affairs in the British context. For 14 days, participants will travel through England and Scotland visiting various universities, speaking with administrators, meeting faculty, and interacting with students.
Contact: Dr. Carney Strange
Email: strange@bgsu.edu
Sponsoring Institution: Bowling Green State University
Dates: May 18-June 2, 2009
This 16-day study tour of New Zealand will provide participants with an introduction to the culture, history, and geography of this island nation and its tertiary system of education. Visits to universities will include, among others, those at Te W?nanga o Aotearoa (a Maori serving institution), University of Otago (New Zealandıs first university), and the University of Auckland (a major research institution). Optional side trips will afford opportunities to explore further sites and experiences.
Contact: Dr. Peter Mather
Email: matherp@ohio.edu
Sponsoring Institution: Ohio University
Dates: June 13-27, 2009
This two-week study abroad program features a one week service project in rural Honduras. Participants perform service, and engage in reflecting learning practices including journaling and group discussions. During the second week of the program, students examine and discuss service learning practices, while also learning about the educational system and economic conditions of the country. The second week features visits to public and private universities and historic sites such as the Mayan ruins at Copan.
Contact: Dr. Terry E. Williams
Email: twillia@LUC.EDU
Sponsoring Institution: Loyola University Chicago
Dates: July 5-18 2009
This graduate seminar examines the study abroad experience of U.S. students including identifying the intended and unintended learning outcomes associated with various models of study abroad. The course meets for two weeks in Rome, Italy and is based at Loyola's John Felice Rome Center Campus and includes visits to both Italian and U.S. higher educational institutions, as well as to historic, cultural, religious, and other key sites within Rome. Site-based Interviews and meetings with faculty, students, student affairs staff, and others are planned.
Contact: Dr. Pam Havice or Dr. Tony Cawthon
Email: Havice@clemson.edu or Cawthot@clemson.edu
Sponsoring Institution: Clemson University
Dates: July 12-24 2009
The Clemson University study abroad program is open to all graduate students in the study of higher education or students affairs as well as student affairs practitioners. The purpose of this study abroad program is to learn about and compare higher education systems in another country while interacting with student services professionals. The tour will provide the participant an opportunity to learn about and tour five different types of higher education institutions in the host country as well as learn about the culture, people, history, politics and issues related to higher education in Ireland.
