The complexities of the education field require ongoing training on risk management considerations. Whether a crisis affects large groups of traveling students or a single person abroad, Crisis Management for Education Abroad, will help you build core competencies in crisis management and risk assessment, such as collaborate with relevant campus offices: establish informed emergency protocols; develop health and safety materials; and respond to international emergencies.
The checklists included in this publication are designed to assist the reader in developing a response plan for prevalent crises. Download these sample checklists and keep them in a safe, convenient location in preparation for a crisis. For more checklists and detailed analysis of crisis management in education abroad, purchase Crisis Management for Education Abroad today.
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Table of Contents
Dedicated to Joseph L. Brockington (1951-2015)
Introduction by Patricia C. Martin
Part I: Crisis Management in Program Planning
Chapter 1 – Planning and Promoting Safe Programs Abroad
By Joanna Holvey-Bowles
Checklists:
- Considerations for Program Development
- Safety Instructions for Program Participants
- Preparations for Employee Travelers
Chapter 2 – Assessing And Mitigating Education Abroad Risks
By Joseph L. Brockington
Part II: Responding To Crises
Chapter 3 – Crisis Planning
By Stacey Bolton Tsantir and Ines De Romana
Checklist:
- Promoting Safety Abroad
Chapter 4 – Responding To Crisis
By Stacey Bolton Tsantir and Ines De Romana
Checklists:
- General Response to an Individual Student Crisis
- Mental Health Concerns
- Serious Injury or Illness
- Student Hospitalization
- Sexual Misconduct
- Abduction
- Missing Student
- Substance Abuse Problem
- Suspected Alcohol Poisoning or Drug Overdose
- Illegal or Criminal Behavior or Arrest of a Participant
- Large-Scale Crises, Natural Disasters, and Epidemics
- Political and Social Unrest and Terrorist Activities
- Cancelling Programs and Evacuation
Chapter 5 – When A Student Dies Abroad: Preparing For The Ultimate Tragedy
By Julie Anne Friend
Checklists:
- Prior to sending students abroad
- Immediate Response after a Death Abroad
- In the Days Following a Death Abroad
Part III: Issues Of Liability
Chapter 6 – Education Abroad And The Changing Regulatory Landscape
By Julie Anne Friend
Chapter 7 – Mitigating Organizational Liability: A Review Of U.S. Case Law And Regulations
By Julie Anne Friend
Checklists:
- Enforcing Release Documents: Top Ten Tips
- Health and Safety in Education Abroad Programs
- Health and Safety in Education Abroad Programs: Next Steps
Chapter 8 – Insurance For Crisis Management
By Patricia C. Martin
Checklists:
- Student Health Insurance for International Programs
- Additional coverage
- Policy Limitations
- Additional Types of Insurance Coverage
- Travel Insurance
- Institutional Insurance Requirements