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Ed. Abroad Proposal 32

Education Abroad Program Proposal: Intercultural Development in Higher Education: BrazilHannah Croft, Brad Zucco, Samantha Novack, Toni Fry, & Alyssa MazeyKent State University

Intercultural Development in Higher Education: BrazilHIED 66669--Section 001---Summer 2016Summer I June 6, 2016-July 9, 2016

Contact information:Professor Name Office location (on campus)EmailPhone number

GA (PhD) Name EmailPhone number

Catalogue course description: In this hybrid course, students will define intercultural communication based on first hand experiences at higher education institutions in the US and Brazil. Students will spend three weeks exploring, observing, and experiencing Brazilian culture in reference to higher education.

Course objectives: 1. Define intercultural communication 2. Explain the ways that intercultural communication concepts are relevant to higher education in the US and in Brazil3. Describe cultural patterns that shape higher education in the US and BrazilAdapted from Dr. Merrills Spring 2013 Intercultural Communication syllabus

Acceptance Criteria:1. A graduate student enrolled in a Higher Education Program that is accredited; Kent State University or other accepted 2. 3.0 cumulative GPA3. Adult Student preferred

Required books for this course:

Sachs, I., Wilheim, J., & Pinheiro, P. S. (2009). Brazil: A century of change. North Carolina: University of North Carolina Press

Moodian, M.A. (2008). Contemporary Leadership and Intercultural Competence: Exploring the Cross-Cultural Dynamics Within Organizations . United Kingdom: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Ferreira, F. (2007). The Everything Learning Brazilian Portuguese Book: Speak, Write, and Understand Basic Portuguese in No Time. Massachusetts: F+W Publications, Inc.

Assignments: 1. Photo learning journals: students will be asked to take one photo a day and write a 200 word caption to log their thoughts and learning processes. 2. Presentation: Gather information and self-research; do a 10-15 minute presentation on findings of the priority of global community. Students may use their photo journals to aid them in this task.3. Experiential Learning Assignment: plan a field trip for students to attend upon their coming to the country; be sure to budget transportation, meals, activities, etc.4. Homestay Reflection: After spending a weekend with a Brazilian student submerging yourself in their weekend activities and itinerary; be sure to discuss why you both believe it is important to study in other countries as well as what can be gained from a homestay experience. 5. Final reflection: The final reflection will incorporate experiential learning, photo learning journals, textbook readings and the homestay experience. Explain why and how each of these assignments have aided in your understanding of intercultural communication and why studying intercultural communication in another country is important.

Grading: Class Participation: 15% Photo Learning Journal: 20% Homestay Reflection: 15% Experiential Learning Assignment: 20% Final Reflection: 20% Presentation: 10%

Financial Experience Breakdown:

Instructional Fee$760.00

Student local transportation$200.00

Student Airfare$1,039.00

Housing$900.00

Contingency$200.00

KSU Tuition$1,368.00

Total$4,467.00

HIED: 66669 Intercultural Development in Higher Education: BrazilSummer 2016Weekly Calendar WeekDateLocationTopicAssignment

16/6/16USAPre Departure Group OrientationBefore pictures

16/7/16USA Syllabus-

16/8/16USABrazilian CultureGroup & class book discussion

16/9/16USABrazilian Culture cont. Group & class book discussion

26/13/16BrazilLeave for BrazilPhoto Journal 1

26/14/16BrazilArrival in BrazilPhoto Journal 2

26/15/16BrazilRio de Janeiro Half Day Walking TourPhoto Journal 3

26/16/16BrazilFavela TourPhoto Journal 4

26/17/16BrazilService Learning AssignmentPhoto Journal 5



36/20/6BrazilVisit Christ the RedeemerPhoto Journal 8

36/21/16BrazilAttend Soccer MatchPhoto Journal 9

36/22/16BrazilDay Trip to Atlantic Rain ForestPhoto Journal 10

36/23/16BrazilVisit Pontifcia Universidade Catlica de Rio de Janeiro Photo Journal 11/Self research presentation

36/24/16BrazilHomestayPhoto Journal 12



46/27/16BrazilVisit Copacabana BeachPhoto Journal 15

46/28/16BrazilVisit Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroPhoto Journal 16

46/29/16BrazilVisit Museo Historica NacionalPhoto Journal 17

46/30/16BrazilOvernight trip to Ouro PreitoPhoto Journal 18

47/1/16BrazilAttend Dance PerformancePhoto Journal 19

47/2/16BrazilDepart from RIOPhoto Journal 20

57/3/16USA Return from BrazilPhoto Journal 21

57/5/16USADiscuss reverse culture shock-

57/6/16USAProcessing, digesting, marinatingAfter pictures

57/7/16USAThank you! Write thank you cards

57/8/16USALast Class--wrap up! Final Presentations

Course Design Our course will incorporate an embedded program design, in which a short-term international experience is included as part of the regular term course (Spencer & Tuma, p. 43). This model was chosen after considerations for what best fit our institution, higher education program, faculty, and students were taken into account. With a population focus on aspiring higher education graduate or doctoral students and professionals at Kent State University, a summer course and program abroad proves to be both suitable and favorable. It is our hope that enrolled students and current professionals will find our course as a manageable addition to their education and experience. Additionally, the embedded program occurring during a summer session supports our course learning objectives, administrative support and easily fits into a plan of study timeline. Traveling and learning in Brazil is essential to our course focus on intercultural development and is relevant in understanding and comparing the internationalization of the higher education field. Faculty & Staff Member CriteriaIn order to meet the learning objectives for our course and ensure students are supported throughout our program, we will be hiring one faculty director and one additional staff member to be of administrative assistance. The criteria for the faculty director would be a professor who is a full-time or adjunct professor in the higher education program at Kent State University. Experience and knowledge of higher education as it pertains domestically and internationally will be essential to student learning and experience. Experience traveling or living in Brazil and Portuguese proficiency will be required for either the faculty or staff member. The faculty director will be responsible for: academic content and counseling that is appropriate for graduate level of study, personal student assistance, abroad activities that will enhance student learning and assisting in group development and dynamics. Our additional staff member will act as the main institutional liaison and will be responsible for logistical support, budget and finances abroad, health protocol, liability and indemnification, crisis management and emergency response. Both program leaders will assist in program development that is beneficial for our students as well as the host institution, student recruitment, orientation, the actual abroad experience and re-entry. The relationship between the Office of Global Education and the program directors will be collaborative throughout the entire planning and execution process. Appendix A lists the roles and responsibilities of a faculty director at Kent State University as well as an agreement and approval from the Kent State University Faculty-Led Study Abroad Manual necessary when in the program creating stages. Compliance with this form will be indicative to a successful candidate. Additionally, as indicated in the Kent State University Faculty-Led Study Abroad Manual (2013), all faculty preparing to take students abroad must attend a mandatory pre-departure meeting held by the Office of Global Education Abroad Division that will cover a range of topics, including safety, student behavior, and crisis management. (p. 9) Before this meeting, we will prepare the faculty member to successfully coordinate a study abroad experience as well as giving them the tools to facilitate student transition and conversations around expectations, cultures shock, and travel advice. Assessment of this processes and performance from the student perspective will be gathered in the final evaluation.

Draft Itinerary for 2016 Study Abroad - BrazilHIED 66669: Intercultural Development in Higher Education

June 6, 2016 - June 10, 2016 Normal in class time at Kent State University

Monday, June 13, 2016 - depart for Brazil(Flights based off of time/price in 2015 because airlines are not yet booking for 2016) Depart Atlanta Airport at 9:35 PM

Day 1, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - arrival in Rio de Janeiro Arrive in Rio at 1:02 PM Check into Hotel Grenada Dinner at 6 PM followed by orientation program in hotel conference space with KSU Staff Member, Annalise Hoffman Annalise will go over geography of the region as well as some history to act as a backdrop for tomorrows walking tour.

Day 2, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 After the free hotel breakfast, students will embark on a Rio de Janeiro Half Day Walking Tour led by the faculty member. Students will visit local sites and learn about the culture of the city they will be living in for the next few weeks Class time in the afternoon to discuss thoughts and reflections on the walking tour and discuss intercultural communication and development specific to Brazilian culture to prepare students for local interaction.

Day 3, Thursday, June 16, 2016 Class time beginning promptly at 9:00 AM in Hotel Conference Room Depart for Favela Tour at 1:00 PM from hotel lobby. Favela Tour will be to prepare students for upcoming service learning project with Project Favela in Rocinha Project Favela is a volunteer organization staffed and operated by international volunteers. They are an educational and culturally focused grass-roots NGO, who believe that education and opportunity can create opportunities, and the right opportunities change lives. They hope that through education, the arts, and mentoring, they can open minds and doors and help better the lives of those currently living in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.

Day 4, Friday, June 17, 2016 Depart to service learning project with Project Favela at 7:00 AM Question and Answer Session with Project Favela leadership Return to hotel at 6:00 PM

Day 5, Saturday, June 18, 2016 Depart to service learning project with Project Favela at 7:00 AM Return to hotel at 6:00 PM

Day 6. Sunday, June 19, 2016 Depart to service learning project with Project Favela at 7:00 AM Wrap up service learning project at depart back to the hotel at 1:00 PM 5:00 PM evening class time in hotel conference room to discuss learning and reflection from Project Favela. Connect to textbook reading Brazil: A Century of Change

Day 7. Monday, June 20, 2016 Depart for Christ the Redeemer at 8:00 AM Visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World and explore the mountain range surrounding Rio de Janeiro

Day, 8, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Class time at 9:00 AM in hotel conference room to share photo journals from day before and prepare for homestay experience by learning about Pontifcia Universidade Catlica de Rio de Janeiro and connecting textbook reading - Contemporary Leadership and Intercultural Competence: Exploring the Cross-Cultural Dynamics Within Organizations Attend athletic event at Maracana Stadium (used in the 2014 World Cup ) time TBA

Day 9, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Optional Day trip to Atlantic Rain Forest - day hike - $80 departs at 8:00 AM For those who are not attending day hike cultural events around the city will be an option Faculty member will stay behind with those not attending day hike while staff member will go with students to the rain forest.

Day 10, Thursday, June 23, 2016 Depart for Pontifcia Universidade Catlica de Rio de Janeiro at 8:00 AM Visit classrooms and administrative offices at Pontifcia Universidade Catlica de Rio de Janeiro be prepared to compare this institution to American Higher Education. Connect with homestay participants during a large group dinner with students from Pontifcia Universidade Catlica de Rio de Janeiro and our group at 7:00 PM.

Day 11, Friday, June 24, 2016 Classroom time in the hotel conference room at 9:00 AM Address any last minute concerns participants may be having about upcoming homestay and remind students of contact information and emergency plans Share potential questions and talking points students should attempt to discuss with homestay participants Travel to Pontifcia Universidade Catlica de Rio de Janeiro at 6:00 PM where students will meet up with homestay participants and depart for weekend homestay

Day 12, Saturday, June 25, 2016 Stay in homestay Be sure to be photo journaling during this experience!

Day 13, Sunday, June 26, 2016 Return from homestay students will meet at Pontifcia Universidade Catlica de Rio de Janeiro at 2:00 PM 5:00 PM evening classroom time in hotel conference room to debrief from homestay experience and share photo journals from the weekend

Day 14, Monday, June 27, 2016 Classroom time at 9:00 AM in hotel conference room short and sweet lesson in Portuguese to prepare students to order food during afternoon experience refer to textbook The Everything Learning Brazilian Portuguese Book: Speak, Write, and Understand Basic Portuguese in No Time Depart for Copacabana Beach at 1:00 PM Be prepared to talk to locals and order food on your own!

Day 15, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Depart for Federal University of Rio de Janeiro aka Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro at 8:00 AM Tour campus and visit administrative offices to compare this institution to American Higher Education institutions also compare and contrast between this institution and Pontifcia Universidade Catlica de Rio de Janeiro

Day 16, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Classroom time in the hotel conference room at 9:00 AM to discuss Brazilian higher education and share photo journals from previous few days. Depart for Museo Historica Nacional (National History Museum) at 1:00 PM

Day 17, Thursday, June 30, 2016 Depart for overnight trip to Ouro Preto (A World Heritage Site) at 8:00 AM Arrive in Ouro Preto at 1:00 PM Check into Freedom Hostel Tour Ouro Preto at 2:00 PM with faculty leader Evening to yourself to explore Ouro Preto

Day 18, Friday, July 1, 2016 Depart Ouro Preito at 9:00 AM meet in Hostel Freedom lobby Return to Rio de Janeiro and Hotel Grenada at 2:00 PM Brief classroom check in at 3:00 PM in hotel conference room to debrief from Ouro Preto experience and prepare for dance/music performance this evening Attend dance/music performance at Teotro Municipal at 7:30 PM

Day 19, Saturday, July 2, 2016 - return to USA Last classroom time at 9:00 AM in hotel conference room to discuss last minute reminders and reflect on intercultural communication experience from the music/dance performance. Afternoon to yourself to pack and say goodbye to your Brazilian home Depart for airport at 5:00 PM Depart RIO at 9:42 PM

Day 20, Sunday, July 3, 2016 Arrive in ATL at 6:29 AM Be sure to get over your jet lag in time for our last week of class in Kent!

Monday, July 4, 2016 - Friday, July 8, 2016 last week of class at KSU

Hotel Information:Hotel Grenada: Avenida Gomes Frieire, 530, LapaRio de Janeiro , BrazilTelephone: (+55)21 2526-6600Freedom Hostel:Praca Antonio Dias14 Ouru Preto, MG Brazil1-855-201-7819Budget:

Program Timeline Program Development: June-August, 2015 Budget construction Finalize travel dates Create marketing materials

Marketing & Recruitment: August-October, 2015 Attending Study Abroad Fair Preparing & presenting Information Sessions

Proposal & Budget Approval : October 2, 2015 Application Opens: October 2, 2015

Application Deadline: January 29, 2016

Extended Deadline: February 26, 2016)

Deposit Due: February 26, 2016

Flight & Accommodation Arrangements: Week of February 29, 2016

Second Payment Due: April 1, 2016

Pre-Departure Session 1: April 1, 2016

Class Registration: April 15, 2016 Final Payment Due: May 1, 2016

Pre-Departure Session 2: May 1, 2016

Course Begins: June 8, 2016

Brazil Experience: June 13, 2016 - July 2, 2016

Re-entry Sessions: July 4-8, 2016

Class Ends: July 11, 2016

Intercultural Development in Higher Education: BrazilStudy Abroad Application

Name (Last, First, M.I.)___________________________________________ Gender: M FSocial Security Number:____________________ Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY):____________Current address: ______________________________________________________________Current Phone: ( )-_____ _-__________ Email address: ___________________________Is this your permanent address and phone #: Y N If no, please list a permanent address (will be used for mailings, if needed) and phonePermanent address: ____________________________________________________________Permanent phone: ( )-_____ _-___________Passport Number: __________________ Issuing country: ______ Expiration Date: _______***Passport must be valid 6 months beyond stay in Brazil. If you do not have a passport at time of application, apply as soon as possible. It is required to obtain a visa.

Masters program:______________________________ KSU Student ID#________________College/university attending: KSU If not KSU, please list: __________________________Current Advisor: _________________ Phone: ( )-__ _-______ Email: _______________

Emergency contact information (to be used if necessary while abroad)Name (Last, First, M.I.):__________________________________ Relationship: ___________Address: _____________________________________________ Email: __________________Phone: ( )-_____ _-__________ Alternate phone (required): ( )-_____ _-__________Note: Potential applicants who are not U.S. Citizens should contact Toni Fry for further information regarding visa requirements. If admitted into the study abroad program, I agree to accept all conditions of participation as established by the Center for International and Intercultural Education (CIEE), Office of Global Education, and Kent State University.

SignatureDateSubmit this application and check/money order for $700.00 made payable to Kent State University to Toni Fry | 208 Schwartz CenterFor payment by credit card, contact Toni Fry | 330-672-1893| [email protected](Adapted from Kent State University Faculty-Led Study Abroad Manual, n.d. )Criteria for Accepting StudentsFrom the Kent State University: Faculty-Led Handbook (n.d.), the leader(s) establish(es) the acceptance criteria and follows it consistently for all applicants. According to Spencer and Tuma, most programs set these [eligibility] requirements to ensure that nondeserving students (ie., those on conduct probation or not academically qualified) are not accepted (2007, p. 116). Higher education institutional/organizational policies, GPA minimum, course prerequisites, and other policies decided by the faculty director can be used to determine student eligibility (Spencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. 2007). The acceptance criteria will follow Spencer and Tumas recommendation. To be accepted into the program, students need to be currently enrolled in the Higher Education and Student Personnel Masters program or similar program at another higher education institution, in good standing with the University, and preferably an adult student. Students will need to have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA because that is the baseline undergraduate GPA used for admission into the Masters program and for graduate level coursework, a minimum 3.000 GPA is expected (Kent State University, 2014). Application for StudentsThe study abroad instructor should produce the application material(s) (Fantoni, n.d.). The application will be available in October and the deadline will be late February (Fantoni, n.d.). Although it is recommended the deadline is late February, for this program the hard deadline will be February, but a deadline of December 1st will be listed on the application. Students will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis with students being on a waitlist if needed. The application will state that students need to have a passport to travel to Brazil. If the student does not already have a passport, he/she needs to apply for one as soon as possible to ensure the student receives the passport in time to obtain a visa before departing for Brazil. Marketing Plan As Spencer & Tuma (2007) note, the most essential part of a successful marketing plan is knowing our students and tailoring our message to our audience. (p. 111) As a short-term study abroad experience targeted at graduate or doctoral students and professionals, highlighting the educational and experiential value of the program will be key to how it is promoted. In order to keep the emphasis on academics and a professional development experience, our strategy will include explaining to students how this course fits into their plan of study and career ambitions so the value of the investment is clear. Specific emphasis on the short-term abroad experience that will enhance their profession will be utilized in reaching our special population of current higher education professionals. In all of these instances program directors, program advisors and faculty members will be directed to be honest and reasonable with all who are interested in the program by never promising something the university cannot deliver (Spencer & Tuma, 2007, p.114) Specific marketing strategies include: Brochures & Catalogs Including: photos, the course description, program structure (including abroad dates), student requirements, application deadline, payment expectations and faculty bios To be posted in White Hall, faculty offices and the student center Program invitations through emails, newsletters, GRASPP listserv Face to face time with students through: class visits & informal information sessions Faculty & advisor conversations with students in our program or professional colleagues

New Student Orientation and Residence HallsAccording to White (as cited in Spencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. 2007), study abroad opportunities can be promoted at new student orientation by student affairs professionals and in the residence halls by resident assistants. With the program focused on adult students in the Masters of Higher Education and Student Personnel program, most students do not live on campus, but commute from home. Therefore, the focus of promotion would come from new student orientation. Although adult students do not live on campus, they have the opportunity to stay in Allerton Apartments (Stephens & McAnulty, n.d.). If bulletin boards exist in Allerton, fliers to promote the Intercultural Development in Higher Education: Brazil program could be added. In the Higher Education Administration program at Kent, admitted students are invited to campus for a 2-day event [GA Days] in March during which they meet other students in the program, interact with faculty, and interview for [graduate] assistantships (Kent State University, 2015a), which is another opportunity to promote the program. At Kent State University, Graduate Student Orientation is held prior to the start of every semester and is required for new teaching assistants; all other students are strongly encouraged to attend (Kent State University, 2015b). In the Graduate Student Orientation Student Handbook, the Office of Global Education is provided as a resource if a student is an international student or would like to study abroad. Plan for Pre-Departure and Re-Entry Sessions and ContextAccording to OGE, the faculty are required to attend a mandatory pre-departure meeting (Fantoni, n.d.) so the group leader(s) will need to attend. Two pre-departure orientations will occur- one in April, which will cover the logistics of the study abroad program. The second one will happen during the class, will occur one week before departure, and will cover the academics and cultural information (Fantoni, n.d.). Students will be encouraged to research Brazil and specific city information on students own time before the class starts. Covering the cultural information as part of the class allows students to receive the information and have the opportunity to ask questions. Students will receive a study abroad handbook during the first orientation, which will cover everything discussed during the pre-departure sessions and allow the students to have access to the information when needed. Pre Departure Part I: LogisticsTo cover logistics, the leaders will assume that all students have not been abroad. Information covered will include passport, visa, international travel arrangements, what is/is not included in the program fee and how much additional cash to bring, packing recommendations, phone and email services abroad, cell phone usage (Spencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. 2007), banking, and immunizations. Students will be encouraged to use the What you need to know before you go worksheet (Spencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. 2007, p. 197) to help prepare themselves.For travel to Brazil, students will need a valid passport and tourist visa (U.S. Department of State, n.d.). Students who already have a passport will need to check the expiration date (Spencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. 2007) to make sure it is valid for six months beyond their stay in Brazil. Students who do not have a passport should have applied for one when the application was turned in. It is the students responsibility to get their passport. Those students, who have not applied for a passport at the time of this orientation, need to do so as soon as possible and will be responsible for obtaining the visa on their own. To obtain a visa for Brazil is a complex process. The visa application needs to be completed online. The applicant needs to go in person to the Brazil consulate in Washington, D.C., have someone represent them as a proxy, or use a travel agency. The students will need to apply for the VITEM IV (student and train) visa, which requires the applicants passport, visa application form (printed receipt page from completing online), 2x2 photograph, birth certificate, itinerary, and proof of financial capability to have 2,000 Brazilian Reals (approximately 645 USD) for each month in Brazil. For the purpose of our three week stay, students will need approximately 484 USD (Consulate General of Brazil in Washington, n.d.). The visa processing fee is 160 USD. We will have one of the group leaders serve as the proxy to help streamline the process, which in return should not discourage the students.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends travelers to Brazil be up-to-date on routine vaccinations, which include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, chicken pox, polio, and yearly flu shot (2014). The students will be referred to their family doctor to see if they need the recommended vaccines of Hepatitis A and Typhoid or the recommended for some travelers (based on itinerary) of Hepatitis B, Malaria, Rabies, or Yellow Fever (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). With the optional trip to the rainforest, the health care professional may recommend the students be up-to-date with the Rabies vaccine and receive the Yellow Fever vaccine. Pre Departure Part II: Academics and Cultural InformationDuring this orientation, the following will be covered: general safety and risk management, group dynamics discussion, psychological issues and coping skills (culture shock), college policies abroad, cross-cultural issues, health issues, questions and answers from the OGE office (if needed), and will end with a small group meeting with the participants and the group leaders (Spencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. 2007). Information highlighted in the academic section will include the syllabi, course expectations, learning outcomes, grading and assessment policy, policy to add/drop course, plagiarism policy, and disciplinary procedures (Spencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. 2007). To cover culture, the students will be given a worksheet and also referred to a helpful website. The Autoethnography Exercise (Spencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. 2007, p. 196) will be utilized to allow students to understand their own culture first. After the students write and reflect on their own cultural background, they will be asked country-specific questions about Brazils culture. The students will be encouraged to use the website, www.culturecrossing.net, after the orientation. Some of the Brazilian cultural differences will be covered including kissing, handshakes, and Brazilian time. Re-Entry SessionAccording to the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad, a process needs to be set up to assess their students re-entry needs, provide support for students that addresses those needs, and regularly evaluate the effectiveness of this support (2011, p. 11). Students will turn in re-entry needs that they need at the time of the re-entry session. These needs will be addressed after the re-entry session and followed up on. The re-entry session will occur the week after the group returns from Brazil to discuss reverse culture shock and to summarize what happened on the study abroad program- academic, logistical, and social; and allow students time to reflect and talk to the group about the program (Spencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. 2007). For those students who may not enjoy talking to the whole group or do not want to discuss a negative event, a written evaluation will also be given (Spencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. 2007).

Student Conduct Agreement

I, ___________________________, acknowledge that I have elected to participate in this study abroad experience to be held in and around the country of Brazil. By being allowed by Kent State University to participate in the program, I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:

RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:I agree to conduct myself in accordance with the Kent State policies and procedures. I further agree to abide by all the rules and requirements of the program. I acknowledge that Kent State has the right to remove me from the program if my behavior is detrimental to the group as a whole, if my conduct violates any program rules, or for any other reason determined by Kent State. I acknowledge that if I were to be removed from the program for violating any of the established rules, I will be solely responsible for the cost of return travel. I acknowledge that Kent State is not responsible for any injury or damage that I sustain if I am absent from Kent State-sponsored activities in Brazil. I acknowledge that I am responsible for any legal problems I may encounter with any foreign nationals or government.

INFORMED CONSENT:I have been informed of what to expect of this program while being outside of the United States. I understand that travel outside the United States is potentially dangerous and I accept the potential risks of such travel. I have reviewed the travel itinerary for the program and understand the risks involved in traveling to Brazil including but not limited to foreign political, legal, social, and economic conditions, language barriers, safety hazards, disease, consumption of food, civil unrest or hostilities, and weather conditions, and first aid operations or medical treatment. I understand that as a participant I could sustain personal injuries or property damage as a consequence of guided tours, hikes, bus tours, and local transportation. I understand the risks and dangers associated with any activities I undertake which are not associated with the program or sponsored or controlled by Kent State, such as independent travel during free periods, periods of time extending past the end of the program, or other periods in which I am not participating in program activities.

I acknowledge that I have informed myself about diseases, illnesses, and other health concerns that may result from living and traveling in Brazil. I understand that I may be at risk for contracting certain diseases in Brazil and others that are still common in other parts of the world.

I understand that serious personal injuries, illness, or property damage could occur as a consequence of the actions of others and that there may be other risks that I am not aware of at this time. I further understand and agree that any injury, illness, or property damage is my responsibility should I ignore the guidelines and travel itinerary of the program.

Release and Waiver of Liability

I hereby release and waive Kent State University of any and all liability arising from any injury or property damage that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the program. I agree that the institution is not in any way responsible for any injury or damage that I sustain as a result of my own negligent acts.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that there are potential dangers facing me in the program that may expose me to the risk of personal injuries or property damage. I understand that these potential risks include: travel to and from Brazil, local transportation to and from the cities in Brazil, foreign political, legal, social, and economic conditions, language barriers, safety hazards, crime, disease, consumption of food, civil unrest or hostilities, weather conditions, and first aid operations or medical treatment. I voluntarily assume all of these risks and full responsibility for my participation in the program.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS: I acknowledge that Kent State is not responsible for the loss of any personal belongings or property that I sustain during my participation in the program.

PERSONAL MEDICAL INSURANCE:I agree to purchase personal medical insurance that is applicable in the United States. I have reviewed a description of the Kent States insurance plan. I acknowledge that I am responsible for the cost of all additional medical and health services not covered by Kent States insurance plan.

MEDICAL CONSENT: I understand and agree that Kent State does not have medical personnel available at the location of the program. In the event of any medical emergency, I authorize and consent to any hospital care that the Kent State personnel deem necessary for my safety.

CHOICE OF LAW AND SEVERABILITY: I agree that this waiver shall be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. If dispute arises with regard to the interpretation of, or otherwise relating to, this form will be submitted to mediation in Kent, Ohio.

CONTRACT:

This agreement, along with areas previously outlined, when signed by all parties, shall constitute a contract between Kent State University, the Office of Global Education, the program faculty, and the participating student.

1. Kent State University agrees to provide the student the following traveling services, considering payments must be made by the student first:A. Transportation for student from Kent State University to the airport at the beginning of the experience.B. Airline transportation from the United States to Brazil.C. Housing/living accommodations during their entirety of the time spent in Brazil. D. Airline transportation from Brazil back to the United States.E. Transportation for student from the airport to Kent State University at the conclusion of the experience.

2. The student understands and agrees:A. To abide by all rules in the Kent State University Handbook and all rules established by program faculty.B. They must have a valid passport and required visa to travel to Brazil.C. To travel to, from and throughout Brazil by transportation provided by the program.D. To stay in the specific lodging assigned by program faculty. E. To follow the guidelines in the specific lodging:i. Students behavior in the lodging areas should reflect well on Kent State University.ii. Alcohol shall not be consumed anywhere on the premises.iii. Theft of any item from the lodging areas will be dealt with according to Kent State policies.iv. No one is allowed to enter student rooms that are not affiliated with the program.F. To abide by all local, state, federal or international laws.G. Additional guidelines are as follows: i. Student agrees to follow the guidelines of Kent State University.ii. Student will be on time for morning check-ins, and any delays due to student tardiness will constitute a penalty towards that student.iii. Student will not explore on their own during time sectioned off for the program; students must notify trip leaders when departing from group during those times.iv. Student will not use transportation outside of the provisions of the school.v. Student will not carry weapons.

By signing the following, I acknowledge that I have read this agreement and fully understand its terms. I take responsibility for the points outlined in the Student Conduct Agreement and the Release and Waiver of Liability.

ACCEPTED AND AGREED:

________________________ _________________________ __________________ Student Name (Printed) Student Signature Date

APPROVED:

________________________ _________________________ __________________ Director, Director Signature DateOffice of Global Education(Printed) ________________________ _________________________ __________________ ________________________ _________________________ __________________ Program Faculty Members Faculty Signatures Date(Printed)

**Forms adapted from:-Centenary College of Louisiana:[International Liability Releases and Waivers. Retrieved February 12, 2015, from http://www.centenary.edu/dps/internationalw].Email Regarding Protests and Emergency Evacuation PlanTo be emailed to students previous to the experience, to outline the potential threat of protests occurring in Brazil and the procedures to be followed in the case of an emergency:

Dear [Student],

This is an email notification with regards to the study abroad experience in Brazil that you are attending. The faculty members heading this program want to keep all students informed of the various elements of this experience to ensure that every participant is aware of the various circumstances over seas, and feels comfortable moving forward with this experience.

That being said, we want it to be known that there are currently certain protests occurring in Brazil, and Kent State University wanted to ensure that you are all aware of this occurrence before flying out. Attached to this email is a link to news articles describing the protests in greater detail. We do not foresee this interfering with your experience there in any way, but your faculty members leading this education abroad experience want you to be as informed and as safe as possible.

In the event that interference did occur, we do have evacuation protocols in place that the faculty members are well versed in. For your knowledge, this involves having a central location to meet if the group feels at risk or unsafe at any time. From that location, the faculty members will inform the students of the shift in departure time and the travel accommodations to get everyone to the airport and then back to the United States. If at any time any emergency were to occur, you will all be grouped together and sent to the proper locations to ensure your safety first and foremost.

Again, we do not foresee interference occurring due to these protests, but keeping you all informed and up to date before departure is of the utmost importance. Remember that the faculty in charge is well informed of the proper reactionary steps to take in such an emergency scenario.

We hope you have a wonderful experience in Brazil, and come back with knowledge to share!

Thank you for your time and consideration,Kent State University

Intercultural Development in Higher Education: BrazilStudy Abroad Program Evaluation

1. This was my first time abroad. Y/NY. I have been abroad _____ times.

2. I took this course for my: ___major ___certificate ___elective

KEY5=Strongly agree 4=Agree 3=Neutral 2=Disagree 1=Strongly disagree

1. The content of the program relevant to my interest in Higher Education.54321

2. I was able to display and demonstrate my learning through the work assigned throughout the duration of the program. 54321

3. My questions were answered during the pre-departure orientation. 54321

4. My questions were answered during the program in Brazil as they came up. 54321

5. I felt supported by my faculty member(s) in Brazil. 54321

6. Hotel/living accommodations fit my needs, as well as my cultural expectations. 54321

7. My suggestions for this course to be more successful in the future are:

ReferencesCenter for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Health information for travelers to Brazil. Retrieved from http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/brazil?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001 Consulate General of Brazil in Washington. (n.d.). Visa general information. Retrieved from http://cgwashington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/visa_general_information.xml Fantoni, M. (n.d.). Kent State University: Faculty-led study abroad manual. [pdf]. Retrieved from https://du1ux2871uqvu.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/file/ShortTermManual%202014.pdf Forum on Education Abroad, The. (2011). Standards of good practice for education abroad. (4ed.). Carlisle, PA. Kent State University. (2015a). GA days. Retrieved from http://www.kent.edu/ehhs/fla/hied/ga-days Kent State University. (2015b). Graduate student orientation. Retrieved from http://www.kent.edu/graduatestudies/gso Kent State University. (2014). Kent State University catalog 2014-2015: Admission- graduate student. Retrieved from http://www2.kent.edu/catalog/2014/info/policies?policy=ad-gr International Liability Releases and Waivers. Retrieved February 12, 2015, from http://www.centenary.edu/dps/internationalwSpencer, S.E. & Tuma, K. (Eds.). (2007). The guide to successful short-term programs abroad (2ed.). Washington, DC: NAFSA Stephens, M. & McAnulty, K. (n.d.). Graduate student orientation. [pdf]. Retrieved from https://www.kent.edu/sites/default/files/GSOFall2014HandbookFINAL_8_14_14_0.pdfU.S. Department of State. (n.d.). U.S. passports & international travel: Brazil. Retrieved from http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/brazil.html

Appendix A: Faculty Role & Agreement Form, KSU Faculty-Led Study Abroad ManualRoles & Responsibilities for Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs The Study Abroad Instructor carries most of the responsibility for developing and executing his or her program, including but not limited to, program proposals, logistics, student recruitment, orientation, and the study abroad experience itself. Responsibilities of the Study Abroad Instructor include: 1. Developing a course that is not a glorified field trip, but rather maintains academic rigor and curricular relevance. 2. Determining that your chosen destination is relevant to learning outcomes and that it will notbe a dangerous environment for the students or pose a threat to their health or safety.3. Obtaining Department, School, and/or College approval to teach the proposed study abroad course. (Procedure to be determined by Department, School, and/or College.)4. Working in close cooperation with OGE Education Abroad throughout planning and execution. 5. Following the protocols of this Manual, including completion of the Registration Packet 6. Making or coordinating all logistical arrangements relevant to the academic content of the course, as well as all that is involved in shepherding students to and through foreign countries. 7. Preparing and signing necessary agreements and/or contracts with other instructors, tour companies and/or guides, or other entities. 8. Recruiting students, promoting the program, and conducting information sessions. 9. Holding and/or assisting with pre-departure orientations for students, and attending a mandatory OGE pre-departure meeting for faculty. 10. Carefully reviewing the Guide to Managing Crises and Emergencies, which can be obtained from OGE Education Abroad, and creating an emergency preparedness plan for each destination visited during the program. 11. Explaining risks, precautions, and crisis management plans to students. 12. Understanding and valuing other cultures and cultural differences. 13. Respecting the destination host country. 14. Maintaining professional and courteous behavior at all times with Kent State on-campus staff, international staff, international liaisons, students, and parents. 15. Setting an example of leadership and ambassadorship while traveling with the students.

The OGE Education Abroad Division provides direction and assistance in the development of faculty-led study abroad programs and is a valuable resource for faculty wishing to understand and deal with the many issues and logistics involved in study abroad. The Education Abroad staff will assist with most aspects of study abroad except academic course content. The staff can provide assistance and support with visas, insurance, marketing, planning and logistics, and can offer information and consultation on such issues as travel warnings and safety. The staff can also provide a list of other study abroad programs for reference and to avoid duplication of programs during the same academic year. The staff will provide or assist with pre-departure and re-entry orientations for students, and will hold mandatory pre-departure meetings for faculty.

Agreement and Approval:

By signing and submitting this form, the faculty study abroad leader/instructor agrees to the responsibilities listed above. He or she also agrees to review and/or complete as directed all of the following, which are contained in the Faculty-Let Study Abroad Manual: 1. Minimum Requirement List 2. Checklist 3. Waiver of Responsibility 4. Student Conduct Agreement

The Department, School, or College of the Study Abroad Instructor (as preferred within the unit) has the role of approving individual faculty proposals if the course proposed is in keeping with the units mission and goals. The Department, School, or College is responsible for oversight of academic content and for managing the program budget and financial transactions.

By signing and submitting this form, the Department or School, and College agrees to be responsible for any and all financial responsibility surrounding the study abroad program. Thedepartment/school/college is responsible for setting minimum enrollment necessary to hold the course. If minimum enrollment is not reached, the department/school/college shall make the decision whether to cancel the course or subsidize it. The department/ school/college is responsible for establishing the student program fee calculated for the minimum, estimated, and/or desired number of students. If there is a difference between the final budget and the actual costs of the study abroad program, the department/school/college will be responsible for any excess costs, whether they be due to unforeseen or unexpected expenses, student withdrawals, incorrect budgeting, or any other reason.

Before submission, both the faculty program leader and the appropriate Department Chair, or School Director, and College Dean or Appointing Authority must sign below, signifying their approval of the application and their acknowledgement of the responsibilities as described.

___________________________________________ Faculty Program Leader Date

____________________________________________ Chair or Director Date

____________________________________________ Dean or Appointing Authority Date

Group Reflection:In thinking about what the most important learning outcomes of this group project have been, it can be hard to nail down just a few. However, most importantly our group learned just how large of an undertaking it is to plan and organize a short-term, faculty-led education abroad experience. This solidifies for us how important support services are for faculty members who are interested in education abroad. Additionally, it reminds us that faculty should be encouraged and supported to engage in international experiences through incentives in faculty contracts. It is unreasonable to expect this amount of work out of a faculty or staff member without proper incentives. Another learning outcome that we didnt anticipate is the understanding that it would be unethical for a faculty member to plan an education abroad experience to a place they have never been. Since none of our group members have ever traveled or visited Brazil, we had to do a lot of research, and even that can only go so far when it comes to intercultural understanding. Even if a faculty member has traveled to the region before, we still find it incredibly important to have a person in the region either as a staff member of the institution or as a point person that although trusted colleagues have utilized before. This is why communities and professional connections such as those through NAFSA and the SECUSS-L listserv can be incredibly important and beneficial when building a new education abroad experience.An additional learning outcome was learning how to role with the punches so to speak when planning an education abroad experience. For example, multiple protests broke out during the semester in Rio de Janeiro, so we learned how to handle news of crisis and share that with students without deterring them from the program. This was a valuable lesson as we know this is something all education abroad professionals need to be prepared for, however it is always hard to prepare for the unexpected. In conclusion, in addition to solidifying many of the learning outcomes outlined in the syllabus, we also learned first hard information about what it is like to plan an education abroad program. We learned that is a lofty undertaking, which should be incentivized in faculty policy so as to reward those faculty who go the extra mile. We learned that it is nearly impossible to plan a program in a place one is unfamiliar with, and we learned that one can never prepare for everything, but creating emergency response plans and ensuring students sign the proper waivers can only help in event of the unexpected.

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