Off-Campus Studies Panel
Report of Approved Proposals
February 2013
I. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
1) Review of International Summer Programs
A. Graduate-level Study Abroad Program—China (2-8, max 8)
Eff. Fall 2013
Approved and Renewed for 1 Year.
Chair Comments: There were a significant number of issues reported concerning
housing and orientation (pre-program and on-site). OSP hopes these are addressed in this
year’s program.
B. Graduate-level Study Abroad Program—France (2-8, max 8)
Eff. Fall 2013
Approved and Renewed for 5 Years.
Chair Comments: Approved.
2) New Short Trip
A. ARCH-605b Graduate Architecture Design (Japan) (6)
Eff. Summer 2013
Approved for 3 Years.
Chair Comments: This program is well thought out and the travel details are helpful.
II. DORNSIFE COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS, & SCIENCES
1) Review of Short Trip
Social Work
A.SOWK-599 Special Topics: Global Immersion in Military Culture: U.S. Forces
Abroad in Germany (4)
Eff. Summer 2013
This is a brief global immersion course that will prepare students to meet the critical
need for culturally-competent behavioral healthcare providers who work with military
veterans. This immersion will provide students with a unique opportunity to enhance
their understanding of military culture and the delivery of human services through
observation of life on overseas military installations.
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Approved and Renewed for 1 Year.
Chair Comments: I was impressed by the program and how thoughtful the leadership
was. Approved for 1 year since it is still a 599.
2) Review of International Summer Programs
Biology
A. BISC-428 The Biology of Tropical Diseases (4)
Eff. Summer 2013
Biological and biochemical approaches to the prevention and treatment of infectious
and chronic tropical diseases. Course is offered off campus and summer only.
Approved and Renewed for 3 Years. Students spend 15 days in Oxford, UK.
Chair Comments: Approved.
A. EALC Chinese Summer Program in Taiwan (4)
East Asian Languages and Cultures
Eff. Summer 2013
Approved and Renewed for 5 Years.
Chair Comments: The program seems to be making efforts to improve orientation.
Student feedback is positive.
III. USC DAVIS SCHOOL OF GERONTOLOGY
1) Review of International Summer Program
A. GERO-498 Nutrition, Genes, Longevity, and Diseases (4)
Effective: Summer 2013
Examines the role of nutrition and genes and the impact each has on longevity and
diseases, particularly diseases related to aging. Offering in Genoa, Italy.
Approved and Renewed for 3 Years.
Chair Comments: Improvements cited by the program administrators (and consistently
suggested by students) are strongly suggested for implementation by OSP before the next
trip. A better orientation, including earlier access to the course syllabus, is suggested.
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II. USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW
1) Review of Semester/Year Program
A. Law School Semester Abroad Exchange with Hong Kong University (12-15)
Eff. Summer 2013
Approved and Renewed for 5 Years.
Chair Comments: Approved.