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Addressing the Health, Safety and Security of our Students
Carl A. Herrin, Director, Education Abroad Initiative Academy for Educational Development, has been actively involved in the field of international education for over 20 years and served in numerous leadership positions in NAFSA. He currently serves as the Education Abroad KC Representative. The Academy for Educational Development (AED) determined the need for developing nations to better understand the steps necessary to host international students, particularly US students. AED developed a publication, Welcoming U.S. Students to Your Campus, that provides key information to assist the establishment of effective working partnerships with U.S. universities and study abroad program providers. Using the research acquired in developing this handbook, Carl has provided an overview of the findings related to health and safety.
Prem Ramlachan, Assistant Director of University of KwaZulu-Natal International, has served at the University for 27 years, including 10 years in the field of internationalization. He oversees the management and administration of the International Student Support Office at two campuses. In an attempt to improve marketing and recruitment of international students, the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) is in the process of working towards an acceptable set of standards for dealing with health, safety and security of visiting students. Prem discusses the process, topics addressed, and the implementation of this model.
Cindy Felbeck Chalou, Associate Director, Michigan State University Office of Study Abroad, has served in the international education field for 21 years, currently at MSU and previously at North Carolina State University. Sending over 3000 students abroad annually, Michigan State University has experienced a wide variety of health and safety issues over the years. Through this experience, the Office of Study Abroad has developed extensive procedures to assist leaders, students, on-site staff, and campus-based administrators with preparing for and responding to crises. Cindy will share polices, procedures, and action steps applicable to any institutions that send students abroad, particularly ones with faculty-led programs.
