2015 2016 custom programs brochure

C U S T O M & F A C U LT Y- L E D PROGRAMS

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CONTENTS

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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

For a more extensive list of our U.S. university partners, please visit our website: www.ceaStudyAbroad.com/us-partners. Want references? Just ask or give us a call; we’re happy to provide them to you.

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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.

Start planning today. We are just a call away: 877.449.2775

“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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