Internationalization
and
Risk Management
Office of International Studies and Programs
University Risk Management
Session Goals
• Define risk and its association with international travel
• Share risk management resources and techniques for a safe and
successful study abroad program
• Acquaint you with how a risk manager and international educator
can help you mitigate associated risks with international travel
• Share resources
Office of International Studies and Programs
University Risk Management
What is risk?
Risk: Uncertainty/Potential for variable outcomes
Potential Risks Associated with International Travel
• Emotional stress, culture shock
• Physical violence, medical emergency
• Institutional reputation
• Financial loss, litigation, claims
Office of International Studies and Programs
University Risk Management
Why is Risk Management needed?
To protect the health, safety, and welfare
of students, faculty/staff, and the
institution
Office of International Studies and Programs
University Risk Management
Benefits of Risk Management
Proactive,
not reactive
Safe, healthy,
secure
programs
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University Risk Management
Assets
preserved
Reputation
intact
Saves
money, time,
stress, (and
possibly
litigation)
Infusing Risk Management
with Study Abroad
Feasibility Proposal
• Assess the academic fit and the institutional fit of the location
Site and Safety Visit
Designed to evaluate institutional practices
• Review on-site orientation
• Assess access to health care and medical facilities
• Assess location
• Assess student services
• Evaluate student accommodations
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Student Documentation
1. Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk
2. Faculty Recommendations
3. Study Abroad Certification
4. Study Abroad Health Statement
5. Registration with Department of State STEP program
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Student Documentation Cont.
6. Flight Itinerary
7. Permission for Emergency Treatment
8. Study Abroad Handbook (details policies and
procedures)
9. Health Insurance
10. Copy of Passport
11. Statement of Financial Responsibly
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Student Pre-Departure Orientation
Health and
Safety
•Alcohol Abroad
•Legal Issues
Abroad
•Insurance
•Vaccines
•24 Hour
emergency
phone number
•Mental Health
Money and
Budgeting
•Credit and
Debit Cards
•Cash
•ATMs
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Cultural
Information
•Cultural
Adjustment
•Gender
Relations
•Site-specific
cultural details
•Being an
American
Abroad
Packing
•Carry on
Luggage
•Electronics
•What to Wear
Faculty Director
Risk Management Meeting
Student Management
Common Behavioral Issues
Legal Issues
Health Insurance
Students in Distress
Emergency Procedures
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University Risk Management
Insurance
Institutional Liability Insurance
Transportation Coverage
Medical Emergency Insurance
Student Health Insurance
Employee Health Insurance
International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
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Relevant Web Links
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www.state.gov
www.cdc.gov
www.internationalstudies.ilstu.edu
www.riskmanagement.ilstu.edu
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University Risk Management
Questions?
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University Risk Management