The Office of Study Away Programs understands the roles of the Faculty Program Director extend far beyond the classroom. From the initial proposal to orientation to program completion, we are here to support Program Directors and help make the process as easy as possible. Below are important resources for Program Directors with approved proposals.
Getting Started
- List of Program Director and Study Away Office Responsibilities
- Impacts of Education Abroad Programs on Host Communities
- Email Marketing
Preparing for Travel
- MSU student instructions for enrolling in Study Away BlackBoard pre-departure orientation
- Community member instructions for enrolling in Study Away BlackBoard pre-departure orientation
- Student Behavioral Contract (Iceland Example)
- International Travel Information (includes Department of State Travel Warnings and Country-Specific Information, including visa and vaccination requirements)
- Group Communication Apps for your Smartphone
- Student Universe
Program Director and Student Pre-departure Orientation
- Culture Powerpoint
- Short-Term Student Orientation Handbook
- Culture of Safety
- Selecting a cell phone for your time abroad
Information While Abroad
- Incident Reporting
- GeoBlue Insurance pre-departure checklist
- GeoBlue Direct Pay
- GeoBlue Student Accident and Sickness Benefits
- GeoBlue Student App
- Political Security and Natural Disaster Evacuation Services
- Study Away Emergency Response Plan
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- CIGNA Secure Travel