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U.S. federal laws create specific obligations for U.S. colleges and universities regarding the prevention, reporting, and response to campus sexual misconduct. This document is a resource for Forum member institutions to understand U.S. federal law with regard to sexual misconduct. State law in the United States and international laws are outside the scope of this document. All Forum member… (read more)

U.S. federal laws create specific obligations for U.S. colleges and universities regarding the prevention, reporting, and response to campus sexual misconduct. This document is a resource for Forum member institutions to understand U.S. federal law with regard to sexual misconduct. State law in the United States and international laws are outside the scope of this document. All Forum member… (read more)

Clery Act reporting applies to both domestic and school sponsored international programs, if the college or university owns or controls the location. This is an important distinction, and one that requires each institution to evaluate their programs and determine if ownership or control applies to them. Therefore, it is critical for global education program directors to understand their reporting… (read more)

Clery Act reporting applies to both domestic and school sponsored international programs, if the college or university owns or controls the location. This is an important distinction, and one that requires each institution to evaluate their programs and determine if ownership or control applies to them. Therefore, it is critical for global education program directors to understand their reporting… (read more)

When college and university students study abroad, their institution's obligations under Title IX of The Education Act Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and Campus SaVE travel with them. This Risk Research Bulletin addresses an institution's obligations for responding to sexual violence on study abroad trips. It provides best practices for training faculty, administrators, and students as they… (read more)

When college and university students study abroad, their institution's obligations under Title IX of The Education Act Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and Campus SaVE travel with them. This Risk Research Bulletin addresses an institution's obligations for responding to sexual violence on study abroad trips. It provides best practices for training faculty, administrators, and students as they… (read more)

When college and university students study abroad, their institution's obligations under Title IX of The Education Act Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and Campus SaVE travel with them. This Risk Research Bulletin addresses an institution's obligations for responding to sexual violence on study abroad trips. It provides best practices for training faculty, administrators, and students as they… (read more)

Several U.S. federal laws govern higher education study abroad. These laws should not be confused with risk management standards or best practices for insuring safety. In fact, some of the laws when applied in certain ways may actually lead to greater danger for our students. Colleges should endeavor to comply with the laws discussed in this presentation and outline but should not do so at the… (read more)

Several U.S. federal laws govern higher education study abroad. These laws should not be confused with risk management standards or best practices for insuring safety. In fact, some of the laws when applied in certain ways may actually lead to greater danger for our students. Colleges should endeavor to comply with the laws discussed in this presentation and outline but should not do so at the… (read more)

Several U.S. federal laws govern higher education study abroad. These laws should not be confused with risk management standards or best practices for insuring safety. In fact, some of the laws when applied in certain ways may actually lead to greater danger for our students. Colleges should endeavor to comply with the laws discussed in this presentation and outline but should not do so at the… (read more)

Many college and university campuses in the US now have global footprints. They not only welcome hundreds of thousands of international students every year, but also send hundreds of thousands of students, faculty members, and staff all over the world to study, do research, and engage in other activities. Although these programs provide great academic and institutional value to universities, many… (read more)

Many college and university campuses in the US now have global footprints. They not only welcome hundreds of thousands of international students every year, but also send hundreds of thousands of students, faculty members, and staff all over the world to study, do research, and engage in other activities. Although these programs provide great academic and institutional value to universities, many… (read more)

This document is the supplemental handout from the 2014 NAFSA Conference presentation on the Clery Act and education abroad. It provides a variety of pertinent resources for crime reporting abroad to include but not limited to publications, available campus resources, and an education abroad program checklist.

This document is the supplemental handout from the 2014 NAFSA Conference presentation on the Clery Act and education abroad. It provides a variety of pertinent resources for crime reporting abroad to include but not limited to publications, available campus resources, and an education abroad program checklist.

Students and other campus community members can refer to this document when traveling abroad, as it outlines best practices for operating a motor vehicle when overseas. The document includes the following sections: General Requirements to Rent Cars; Unusual Laws and Practices for Drivers; Law Enforcement Practices; Crimes that Target Rental Cars; Advice/Guidance; and Helpful Resources.

This manual contains instructions and guidance relating to the obligations of federal, state, and local government officials to provide information to foreign consular officers and to permit foreign consular officers to assist their nationals in the United States. It focuses on the obligations of consular notification and access that pertain to the arrest and detention of foreign nationals; the… (read more)

Depart Smart's goal is to help you have a safe journey so you return to the people and places you love. Depart Smart helps you and the ones you love identify and avoid risks when you travel abroad. You may take a 10 point quiz to receive a free Travel Safety Checklist. The checklist includes more than 50 safety checkpoints every student should accomplish before traveling abroad. It also provides… (read more)

The IRC is a resource for colleges and universities engaged in international activities. It provides a framework for the key areas that institutions need to be mindful of when conducting activities abroad. Each activity has its own unique characteristics, which should be specifically addressed, but content on the site is meant to provide general guidance. Users have access to information on… (read more)

In this webinar, Pascal Schuback, former Global Emergency Manager at the University of Washington and Director at Humanitarian Toolbox, presents essential elements needed to expand your campus all-hazard emergency response plan to include international incidents. Pascal provides information on study abroad programs (faculty-led and independent), academic research, athletics, and general… (read more)

Education abroad and its professionals must maintain and continuously strive to improve student health and safety abroad. This can be achieved by offering high quality education abroad programs, providing training for education abroad professionals and students, and regularly reviewing health and safety policies and procedures and adjusting them as necessary. The purpose of this report is to… (read more)

The Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad support the complex responsibilities inherent in offering education abroad opportunities to students. They act as a means to develop, manage, assess, and improve education abroad programming. In this report, each standard of good practice is structured by statements and queries. Some examples of standards of good practice include student… (read more)

Throughout April and May of 2015, Margolis Healy, with input from the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), developed and administered an anonymous, online survey regarding the state of campus safety. This was a re-launch of an annual campus safety survey first conducted in 2010. The survey assessed the current state of campus public safety and confirmed findings from the field and… (read more)

Throughout April and May of 2015, Margolis Healy, with input from the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), developed and administered an anonymous, online survey regarding the state of campus safety. This was a re-launch of an annual campus safety survey first conducted in 2010. The survey assessed the current state of campus public safety and confirmed findings from the field and… (read more)

Throughout April and May of 2015, Margolis Healy, with input from the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), developed and administered an anonymous, online survey regarding the state of campus safety. This was a re-launch of an annual campus safety survey first conducted in 2010. The survey assessed the current state of campus public safety and confirmed findings from the field and… (read more)

In this brochure, the FBI addresses threats students may encounter when traveling abroad and provides tips for avoiding unsafe situations. Topics covered include: telephone, laptop & PDA security; before you go; during your stay; and upon your return.