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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. The following list, while not totally inclusive, does provide information about many of these programs. Most are also available for professional staff to take part.
- Student Affairs Practice in Europe
Contact: Jenny Williams
Email: willi173@muohio.edu
Sponsoring Institution: Miami University
Dates: May 17 - 30, 2008
s student affairs practitioners, it is imperative that we help create "citizens of the world" by employing a global perspective in our work with students. The Miami University College Student Personnel Program is pleased to offer Student Affairs Practice in Europe, an international study tour that provides professionals, faculty, and graduate students the opportunity to experience higher education and student affairs practice in Europe through readings, discussions, and site visits. This study tour is open to any university faculty, staff, or graduate student with an interest in internationalizing their perspective of student affairs. Over a two-week period, participants will travel to Luxembourg, Germany, and the Czech Republic visiting universities, meeting with and learning from administrators, faculty, and students. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity for sightseeing and visits to cultural sites. - A Cultural Study Abroad Experience in JAMAICA!
Contact: Sherlon Brown
Email: sbrown@bgsu.edu
Sponsoring Institution: Bowling Green State University
Dates: May 18 - June 2, 2008
Explore Jamaican culture and communication highlighting preparing students who can promote human growth and development in a diverse and global world. The course emphasizes increasing awareness, knowledge, and skills in interacting with culturally, economically, socially and linguistically diverse populations and promoting their empowerment. Participants will explore ways to provide ethical leadership and supervision in counseling and related fields, such as college student personnel and higher education, that promote access, equity, and social justice. - Bowling Green State University Study Tour 2008 -- United Kingdom
Contact: Evelyn Ashley or Dr. Ellen Broido
Email: eashley@bgsu.edu or ebroido@bgsu.edu
Sponsoring Institution: Bowling Green State University
Dates: May 9 - 22, 2008
¥ Compare British education system with American higher education.
¥ Understand the United States and its educational systems in a different way.
¥ Be inspired to contribute to the study of higher education in an international context.
¥ Explore cultural elements of Scotland and England.
¥ See the sights of London and Edinborough and many other sites of interest to you.
¥ Earn graduate credit (optional).
¥ Make new friends!
The cost for each study tour includes airfare, lodging, selected meals, and transportation in country. There also is the opportunity to extend your stay in either country for personal or professional enrichment. - Bowling Green State University Study Tour 2008 -- New Zealand
Contact: Pete Meagher and Dr. Carney Strange
Email: peterm@bgsu.edu or strange@bgsu.edu
Sponsoring Institution: Bowling Green State University
Dates: May 19 - June 3, 2008
¥ Compare New Zealand education system with American higher education.
¥ Understand the United States and its educational systems in a different way.
¥ Be inspired to contribute to the study of higher education in an international context.
¥ Explore cultural elements of New Zealand.
¥ See the sights of Auckland and Christ Church and many other sites of interest to you.
¥ Earn graduate credit (optional).
¥ Make new friends!
The cost for each study tour includes airfare, lodging, selected meals, and transportation in country. There also is the opportunity to extend your stay in either country for personal or professional enrichment. - College Student Development in Australia
Contact:Dr. Daniel Macari
Email: dpmacari@stcloudstate.edu
Sponsoring Institution:St. Cloud State University
Dates: May 20 - June 10, 2008
This study abroad program gives students the opportunity to experience student affairs work from an entirely new perspective by observing student services at a variety of colleges and universities in Australia. They will develop a greater level of multicultural competence through observing and interacting with student services professionals and students from a variety of countries. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the historical, social, and cultural development of Australia. - Study Abroad in the UK: Ireland
Contact:Tony Cawthon or Pamela Havice
Email: cawthot@clemson.edu or havice@clemson.edu
Sponsoring Institution:Clemson University
Dates: July 20 - August 1, 2008
The purpose of this study abroad experience it to: provide an opportunity to compare educational systems; learn about higher education in another country; learn about culture, people, history, politics, and literature of another country; gain exposure to the economics of another country and current issues as they relate to higher education; and exchange ideas with colleagues and students from another country as well as the US. This program offers a credit-based track for graduate students majoring in student affairs or higher education. Professionals and faculty members in higher education and student affairs may participate in a professional development track offered for graduate credit. - Western Kentucky University Study Abroad trip to China
Contact: Dr. Tracy M. Lara
Email: Tracy.Lara@wku.edu
Sponsoring Institution: Western Kentucky University
Dates: August 3 - 17, 2008
The Department of Counseling and Student Affairs is partnering with the Department of Physical Education and Recreation at Western Kentucky University. The Student Affairs oriented course will be for graduate credit CNS 579 Seminar in Student Affairs: Comparative Student Services. There are only 10 slots. Please note that as part of the trip students will have an opportunity to attend some of the Olympic Events.
