Government investigations into alleged conflicts of interest in student-aid programs continue and now have widened to include study-abroad programs. It seems as if almost every day the news contains reports concerning possible questionable practices by colleges and universities. In this article, the authors discuss current scandals and possible…

Arguing that journal writing is a particularly appropriate evaluation mode for travel experiences because it is a learning activity that encourages reflective observation, this booklet includes an instructor's guide for the student travel journal and a student's guide to writing a travel journal. The instructor's guide section discusses objective…

Highlights the issues of risk and legal liability in international study abroad programs for college and university administrators and their counsel. Seeks to encourage increased institutional commitment of resources to protect participants from reasonably foreseeable harm. (EV)

Describes some of the responsibilities and common problems, both at home and abroad, that a study abroad director is likely to encounter. (EKN)

Focuses on the importance of international study in American universities and on how to mentor outstanding students to develop a global perspective. Addresses issues such as the case for international study, how to choose an international study program, finding the money for international study, advantages of international study, and international…

Based on interviews with project directors and additional research, the American Council on Education has developed this guide to help faculty and administrators address credit recognition for coursework and internships abroad. The guide provides resources and sample methodology and outlines elements that project directors have identified as keys…

Explains the merits and liabilities of student exchange programs and examines the factors needed to establish successful programs. (EV)

Describes a course--"German Culture and Civilization after 1945"--which is part of a study abroad program in Munich. In addition to classroom lectures, readings, music, art, television, tapes, and video, two hours a week are devoted to materials and information which students gather through interviewing residents of Munich. (SED)

Provides a step-by-step "roadmap" for initiating and developing international programs on campus, including study abroad programs and services for incoming non-native students and faculty. Includes a list of additional resources. (EV)

Details of over 200,000 opportunities for transnational study are presented. Scholarships and/or courses that are particularly appropriate for multinational participation are listed. The two-part guide reports opportunities by name of the sponsoring or administering body and in separate sections for international organizations and national…

This updated guide is designed to provide college admissions personnel with a resource that covers aspects of the admission of international students to colleges and universities in the United States and helps with exchange programs in which U.S. students study abroad. The chapters are: (1) "Institutional Mission Statement and Policy…

The purposes of this handbook are to help participating foreign schools achieve manageable, student-friendly administration of the U.S. Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and to ensure that schools are aware of the legal requirements that pertain to foreign schools participating in the FFEL Program. The FFEL is the only U.S. student…

Explains how professors teaching in the United States can become involved in study abroad and faculty exchange programs, including developing one's own faculty exchange/study abroad program or enlisting in existing programs. Includes contact information of exchange programs. (EV)

These guidelines were designed for teachers, school administrators, parents, and students to aid their investigation and selection of foreign excursion programs. There are hundreds of travel programs available to high school and college students. Some provide formal education; some include living with a host family, while others feature guided…

Information on potential tax-saving opportunities when planning a sabbatical is provided for college personnel. Advice is offered about tax savings for: rental of the academician's personal residences while away from home, the home office deduction, use of an auto, and foreign income tax exclusion. The answer to what expenses are deductible…