Study Abroad As Impact, Innovation, and Engagement: Reframing International Experiences for Multiple Stakeholders

Study abroad, Travel abroad, Engagement

Reputations of study abroad programs have suffered with recent reports highlighting increased substance abuse and other tragedies among U.S. students studying abroad. This session seeks to reframe study abroad experiences as exercises in innovation, impact, and engagement – the three areas of emphasis for the 2013 AACSB accreditation standards – rather than extended tourist treks with little emphasis on demonstrable benefits. Specifically, participants will discuss experiences with innovative program structure, strategies for demonstrating the impact of international experiences, and approaches to engaging alumni and broader communities in program execution. Participants will acquire tools for designing new or enhancing existing programs.

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