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About CEA Custom & Faculty-Led Programs
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Complete Program Planning
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What’s Included E N V I R O N M E N TA L F I E L D S T U D I E S/
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Academic and Health & Safety Support
N AT U R E W R I T I N G
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Risk Management
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Customize and Collaborate
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Contact Us – Get Started
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Worksheet and Planning Guide This program is designed to take advantage of Costa Rica’s natural elements. Students spend most of their time “in the field,” learning firsthand about various sites through activities such as a night tour at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and volunteering at the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge. Students process their learning through research, journals, and final presentations.
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G ET TO KNOW US .
Since 1997, CEA has maintained one simple philosophy: To provide students with high-quality international academic programs and services. Our mission — to create and facilitate opportunities for academic achievement, global competence, and personal growth through quality international education — has led to sustained growth. We continually strive to provide tremendous value and explore better ways to serve our university partners and students.
C E A’ S C O R E VA L U E S I N F L U E N C E EVERY THING WE DO:
• Delivering Academic Excellence • Placing Service First • Striving for Continuous Improvement • Practicing Consistent Communication • Being Proactive • Keeping Our Promises • Acting with Integrity
“My programs are not ‘off-the-shelf’
L E T U S TA K E C A R E O F T H E D E TA I L S .
programs that focus on language (per se). I had the vision to develop
Want to develop a faculty-led study abroad program or send a group of students
an international business ethics
overseas — but don’t want to deal with the logistics headache? Let CEA handle
program, and CEA helped make that
the details. CEA’s dedicated Custom Program team focuses on developing and
vision a reality. They connected me
overseeing successful, safe international programs, saving your university and
with high-level contacts that enabled
faculty time, energy, and resources.
us to offer guest lectures and site visits... CEA epitomizes flexibility.”
We’ll partner with you to create and facilitate high-quality custom programs designed to meet your specific academic and programmatic needs. Our knowl-
DR. PAUL M E L E ND EZ
edgeable staff, extensive international infrastructure, and range of options make
Ethics Point Distinguished Lecturer in
it easy for you to expand your study abroad offerings. Whether your university
Business Ethics and Ethics Program
wants to develop a custom program taught by your institution’s faculty or operate
Director | Eller College of Management,
a group arrangement based on a particular academic discipline, CEA provides
University of Arizona
the resources, expertise, support, and flexibility you need to create your custom program in more than 20 cities around the globe.
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THE PERFECT BLEND OF
A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE,
S U P P O R T A N D F L E X I B I L I T Y.
F R O M S TA R T T O F I N I S H .
The CEA Advantage
Complete program planning
At CEA, we understand the amount of work that designing
From start to finish, successful study abroad programs
and facilitating a study abroad program entails. That’s
involve a tremendous amount of planning, energy, and effort —
why we handle the details… so you don’t have to. When you
and these responsibilities often fall on the shoulders of
partner with CEA, you’ll receive:
already overloaded faculty and study abroad administrators. CEA lightens that load by providing support through each
• Complete program planning
phase of the custom program process, from supporting
• High-quality academic support and collaboration
students’ safety to organizing housing, helping students
• Comprehensive health and safety support
acclimate to providing academic support, facilitating
• Risk management
co-curricular activities to developing courses.
• Exemplary service and personal advising • Professional on-site infrastructure
I N T E G R AT E D A R T S
M I A M I U N I V E R S I T Y, O H I O I N PA R I S , F R A N C E
A group of Fine Arts faculty developed this immersive, four-week program exploring the global impact of integrated arts, such as architecture, theater, studio arts, and music. Students delve into the applied theory of the creative arts, with an emphasis on connections between genres. For instance, visits to the Paris Opera House allow students to experience how architecture affects theatrical and musical performances. The program’s capstone includes team-based research and presentations on noteworthy sites that exemplify the integrated arts in Paris.
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Your custom program includes: Services and resources:
Inclusions:
• Academic program development
• Airport pick-up
• Active learning and curriculum support
• Orientation with city tour
• Pre-departure orientation and support services
• Welcome meal or event with CEA staff
• Visa and immigration regulations advising
• Faculty course fund for customized active learning
• Marketing and recruitment support
activities (e.g. one guest lecture, one site visit)
• Student health insurance and CEA liability policy
• Excursion(s)
• On-site emergency support
• Cultural activities
• Dedicated program staff
• CEA student housing (options vary by location)
• Classroom and lecture facilities
• Faculty housing
• Computer lab and/or WiFi
• Farewell meal or event with CEA staff
• Cell phone rental for faculty and students (in most locations) All inclusions are customizable to support
• Shared faculty workspace for class
the learning objectives of your program;
preparation on-site • Faculty participation during program excursions
price varies on inclusions.
and cultural activities
“We decided to work with CEA when we realized the wealth of benefits and opportunities the organization brought to the table. …We are looking forward to partnering with CEA again. This time we plan to take advantage of even more of what they have to offer, including using more of their fabulous experts/faculty, the integration of a French class for our students, and more excursions. We’ve seen firsthand what CEA has to offer and we want to engage with them even more!”
P E G FA I M O N Chair and Professor Department of Art, Miami University, Ohio
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Academic support and collaboration The University of New Haven (UNH) in West Haven,
bodies, host countries, and both U.S. and international
Connecticut, serves as the School of Record for all CEA Study
faculty. Connect with on-site CEA staff today to discuss local
Abroad Centers. This collaboration provides continuous over-
activities to enhance your program curriculum.
sight in order to maintain the highest academic standards and meet the requirements of UNH’s institutional accreditor, the
Comprehensive health and safety support
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Our first priority is the safety and well-being of our students,
Our commitment to continuous quality improvement is a
faculty, and staff. This concern informs each step of the
hallmark of the CEA Study Abroad Centers.
custom program development process, from site selection to
CEA also utilizes strategic academic partnerships abroad
the absolute safety of any program participant, we’ve
to strengthen our programs. The result? Assurance that our
established emergency response procedures and safety
programming is designed, monitored, and approved in
protocols in all of our locations that align with the
collaboration with respected institutions and their accrediting
Standards of Good Practices set forth by the Forum on
program implementation. Although CEA cannot guarantee
Education Abroad.
“The management of housing, transportation, health and safety liability, and risk are invaluable. Having created my own program, these aspects of CEA’s services relieved me of pressing obligations. This resulted in the success of my program.”
R E N E É A R N O L D | Instructor | Language Arts Department Kapi’olani Community College, Hawaii
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L AT I N A M E R I C A N S T U D I E S
U N I V E R S I T Y O F O K L A H O M A (O U ) IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Students in this semester program experience the best of both worlds; classes taught in Spanish by local faculty and courses taught by OU faculty deliver a unique “OU Experience” in Buenos Aires. CEA Buenos Aires staff incorporate experiential learning and cultural activities that enhance the student learning experience. For instance, students enjoy private visits to the century-old Colón Theatre; the historic La Recoleta Cemetery, home to architecturally diverse marble mausoleums and Eva Peron’s final resting place; and the vibrant La Boca neighborhood.
Risk management
Professional on-site infrastructure
CEA relies on various additional resources — such as the
Our CEA Study Abroad Centers are centrally located and
U.S. State Department, NAFSA, OSAC, and WHO — to make
available year-round. Your custom program faculty
informed decisions regarding the well-being of our students.
leaders and participants will find that our facilities foster
In addition, CEA enrolls all students in a mandatory medical
collaborative, interactive learning opportunities. CEA
insurance and emergency support plan, the cost of which
Study Abroad Centers are flexible, accommodating a range
is included in the program price. This uniform policy
of instruction and program types, and equipped with
allows CEA staff to respond expediently and consistently in
instructional technology, office space, computer labs, and
emergency situations. A member of our Health & Safety
student/faculty lounges — in other words, everything you
team will be happy to discuss the steps we take to ensure that
need to facilitate your successful academic program.
your program participants’ safety is our top priority. We also provide opportunities to implement programs in Exemplary service and personal advising
conjunction with our more-than 55 international partner
We’re proud of the quality service we provide to students
institutions around the world. Our strategic relationships
and parents at each step of the international experience, from
with local universities enable us to negotiate office space,
pre-departure planning to re-entry. Our Custom Program
facilities, and equipment necessary for your program.
team collaborates with our University Relations team to
We are committed to finding and managing the appropriate
provide the same level of support to U.S. faculty and advisors
learning environment for you.
through campus visits, promotional events for students, and international opportunities for staff and faculty to learn
Visit our website for a list of our international partner
more about our program sites.
institutions at www.ceaStudyAbroad.com/locations
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C O L L A B O R AT I V E . C U S T O M I Z E D . A L L Y O U R S .
CEA Custom Program staff work closely with you to
institution and your students. Customize your program
develop programs that satisfy your specific academic and
features to fit within your students’ budget.
programming requirements — including curriculum, complementary cultural activities, and comprehensive
Just share your vision with us, and we’ll use our expertise,
support services — and best suit the needs of your
knowledge, and resources to make it happen.
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Choose Your Academic Focus & Structure • Faculty-led (U.S. sending institution) • CEA Study Abroad Center faculty • CEA partner institution faculty • Hybrid of these options
Choose Your Duration (*minimum recommended length of three weeks)
• Summer • J-Term, Maymester, Intersession • Quarter, Trimester, Semester • Academic Year
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Choose Your Student Demographics & Group Size • Undergraduate • Graduate • Special interest groups (i.e. first-year programming, capstone, honors, first-generation scholars, LGBTQ, etc.) • CEA offers maximum flexibility for groups of 10+ students
W E ’ R E P R O U D O F O U R PA R T N E R S H I P S .
From large public universities to small private colleges, CEA collaborates with a diverse range of schools across the U.S. We continue to grow our custom programs by about 22 percent, year-over-year. But don’t just take our word for it. Here are a few of the esteemed institutions we’ve partnered with to develop custom programs: •
Carleton College
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Texas State University
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Cornell College
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Towson University
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DePaul University
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University of Arizona
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Georgia State Unversity
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University of California, Davis
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Illinois State University
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University of Miami
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Loyola Marymount University
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University of Minnesota — Twin Cities
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Marist College
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University of San Diego
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Miami University
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University of South Carolina
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Ohio University
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University of Tennessee
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Saint John’s University
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University of Wisconsin — Green Bay
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Seattle Pacific University
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Washington State University
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From business to biology, sociology to interior design, we accommodate a range of disciplines and carefully select co-curricular activities to complement student learning. We’ve got the capability to meet diverse university needs; all you need to do to start the process is share your vision with our dedicated Custom Program team.
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Choose Your Features • Course scheduling • Social and cultural activities • Program dates • Academic field trips and excursions • Volunteering
Choose Your Location • France,
• Argentina,
French Alps
Buenos Aires*
• France,
• Chile,
French Riviera
Viña del Mar
• France, Paris*
• China,
(available in some locations)
• Ireland, Dublin*
Shanghai*
• Housing • Eligibility, prerequisites, and applicant screening processes
• Costa Rica,
• Ireland, Galway
San José
• Italy, Florence* • Italy, Rome*
• Czech Republic,
• Application and billing processes
• Spain, Alicante
Prague
• Spain,
• England,
Barcelona*
London
Looking to send a group of students abroad,
• Spain, Granada
• France,
but not looking for customization? CEA
• Spain, Madrid
Aix-en-Provence
offers special pricing for groups of 10 or
• Spain, Seville*
more; contact your regional consultant for more information.
*Locations with CEA Study Abroad Centers
R E A DY TO T U R N YO U R V I S I O N I N TO A R E A L I T Y ?
Take the first step toward creating a custom program. We’ve made the process simple; visit www.ceaStudyAbroad.com/custom to find these tools:
Ò Sample University-Ready programs
Ò Custom program worksheet
Ò Custom program planning guide
Ò Online proposal submission
Contact your regional consultant or Gregg Gallagher to learn more about how CEA can make your custom program a reality.
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PLANNING GUIDE
CUSTOM PROG R AM WORKSH E ET
(Photocopy for your use in planning with faculty)
TIMELINE
The following timeline reflects
This worksheet will kick-start the planning process and help you prepare for the initial conversation with your CEA representative. Access a detailed planning worksheet below or online: www.ceaStudyAbroad.com/worksheet.pdf
CEA’s general recommendations for program planning. We suggest you
What are the academic focus and the primary academic objectives
begin planning at least one year
for this program?
in advance.
12 TO 14 MONTHS OUT
Contact your CEA regional consultant and institution’s study abroad office to
What are your goals for the student experience?
discuss program ideas and objectives, and begin developing a program proposal. What destinations are you considering and why? Do you have experience with these locations and local languages? 8 TO 10 MONTHS OUT
Finalize your Program Agreement with CEA, outlining all program details. When would you like your program to run? What year/term/dates/ 6 TO 8 MONTHS OUT
duration? Are these flexible?
Start active marketing of your custom program with assistance from CEA.
What is your target enrollment goal? 3 TO 6 MONTHS OUT
Begin student enrollment; finalize academic and logistical details with CEA international staff. How do you plan to recruit students in order to meet your enrollment goal? How can CEA assist with your marketing and recruitment plan? 1 TO 2 MONTHS AFTER PROGR AM COMPLETION
Participate in program assessment and evaluation, and review student responses.
What is your students’ price point? What external sources of funding might be available?
What are your school’s internal application deadlines and procedures?
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U NIVE RSIT Y OF WISCONSIN - L A CROSSE I N S E V I L L E , S PA I N
Students delve into the intersections of intercultural communications and public relations in an international context. Through expert guest lectures and visits to local and national Spanish radio stations and newspapers, students learn how to navigate cultural boundaries in an increasingly globalized world.
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“CEA allowed us to plan our perfect study abroad experience with ease. It was a complete collaboration of their expertise and our course objectives that made the experience so powerful for our students. Without CEA, our students would have had a fraction of the high-quality, hands-on learning experiences that they had.�
DR. DENA HUISMAN Assistant Professor of Communications Studies University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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