Unification of programming efforts serves several vital functions on behalf of the university. These include the ability to: Provide accurate data to internal university offices and constituencies, to the Carolina Council of Higher Education, and to outside constituencies and agencies, such as the Institute for International Education (IIE) in their annual requests for information related to overseas experiences (The Open Doors Report). Provide timely and effective responses to campus officials, parents and/or media in the event of an emergency (natural, terrorist, criminal and/or medical). Provide consistent safety and pre-departure information to our students. Protect the institution and individual program coordinators from liability issues, including those related to fiscal accounting and accuracy, and research compliance. Strategize and optimize the faculty-led abroad options at any given time—by, for example, considering rotation of programs, combination of efforts across disciplines and colleges, etc. Help promote Clemson overseas programs on-campus, and to other institutions and audiences. DEVELOPMENT Resources: General If you have not previously led a study abroad program or if you are looking for new ideas and resources, consider consulting the following: Office of Global Engagement Colleagues who have led a abroad program College study abroad liaisons Publications: NAFSA’s (Association of International Educators) “The Guide to Successful Short Term Programs Abroad” (available through OGE) Publication: Faculty-Led 360: Guide to Successful Study Abroad Resources: Thomas Green Clemson University Brussels Center (CUBC) The Thomas Clemson University Brussels Center (CUBC) was founded in 2005, and is a partnership between Clemson University, ICHEC (Institut Catholique des Hautes Etudes Commerciales) Business School, and UCL (Université Catholique de Louvain). Clemson University is proud to revive and extend the historic connections between South Carolina, Thomas Green Clemson, and Belgium, and to be affiliated with these two fine institutions which provide Clemson students and the greater Clemson community with many exceptional opportunities for study and research. Our CUBC partnership offers faculty connections from which to plan and launch a study abroad program. Clemson’s connection with Brussels and Belgium began with its founder, Thomas Green Clemson who was a senior U.S. diplomat in Brussels from 1844 to 1850. ICHEC is in Brussels, at the very heart of Europe and next door to dozens of international and European Union organizations and international companies. ICHEC was founded in 1934 and is a preeminent business school offering university-level courses and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in
Appendix C Budget Worksheets Electronic versions of the budget worksheets are available at: If you would like assistance with your budget, or are not familiar with working with budgeting issues or Excel spreadsheets, Ralph Herden, OGE’s fiscal manager is available to work with you. He may be reached on.edu or 656-1752. You must meet with Ralph Herden to set-up your budget, establish the program account, decide on payment schedules, etc.
Appendix D Clemson University Study Abroad Program Cost Breakdown This form is designed to provide the Office of Global Engagement with cost information on the program and to obtain all of the information that federal law requires Clemson University to include in financial aid budgets for study abroad programs. How much is the program fee? Type of Expense Cost (either the exact cost students are paying to the program or the amount students should estimate for this item) Is this amount included in the program fee? Roundtrip airfare Books and supplies Housing Meals If some but not all meals are included in program fee, indicate how much students should expect to spend for independent meals. Visa(s) Local transportation Field trips All field trips must be linked to the courses that are being taught. Administrative Fee This include faculty expenses not covered by tuition revenue, faculty travel before the program to make necessary arrangements, the cost of marketing the program, & miscellaneous costs that do not fit into other categories. Other - Specify type of expense: