CCSA is headquarted at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky. Dr. Michael Klembara, Executive Director, along with the assistance of his staff and guided by the policies determined by the board of trustees, annually develops, plans and coordinates study abroad programs in Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland and South Africa. Special programs such as choir tours and alumni trips, are planned in these and other English-speaking countries as requested. The classes are primarily conducted as the field trip portion of courses for which travel to the respective countries can constitute a critical academic element. Applications for the London Winter Program and the Australia Winter Program of 2001-2002 are due on October 15th.
Accommodation is in dormitory-style facilities or homestays.
Previously offered courses include art, business, communication, education, history, literature, music, and psychology. The Canada Program made its debut in May, 1998. Based in Toronto, the course offerings for the inaugural two-week program included Finance and Theatre. Excursions included Stratford, home of the famous theatrical Stratford Festival, as well as Niagara Falls. Previously offered courses include anthropology, business, education, history, literature, mathematics, and sociology.