Invitational Roundtable on Study Abroad


	Invitational Roundtable on Study Abroad Programs in Business Schools
	22-25 September 2001 East Lansing, Michigan
	Download the Report - Study Abroad Programs in Business Schools: Issues and Recommendations by Leading Educators, 2002 (pdf 663 KB)
	Objective: The purpose of this invitational conference was to reflect on the role of study abroad programs for business students and to share perspectives and experiences about a variety of issues with respect to study abroad. A group of 24 national experts on study abroad programs were commissioned to author white papers on different aspects of study abroad programs. These papers were circulated for feedback among the participants in advance of the conference.
	Roundtable Pictures: Mick Vande Berg Ed Ingraham Sunday Night Dinner Michael Schmidt
	Paper Drafts for Authors
	Issues explored: Recruiting students for participation in study abroad programs Anticipated outcomes Integration of foreign language into study abroad programs Funding for study abroad programs Geographic diversification of study abroad destinations Short-term study tours vs. semester-long programs Integrative programs (business with humanities, etc.) Best practices in study abroad programs Administrative arrangements for study abroad programs Internships - practical and alternative training Curricular integration Faculty involvement - recruitment, compensation, and incentives Resource problem from the private and public sectors for study abroad How to get the greatest value for the available cost of the program by managing programs so as to minimize cost per student consistent with program objectives. Ongoing evaluation and quality control Pre-departure preparation with respect to cross-cultural training Participant reflection of internship or study abroad experience after completion of program Value of overseas experience in relationship to job placement for graduating students Re-entry into the community after study abroad experience and what is being done to continue growth after they return Lessons learned about relationships with partner Universities - successes of how to partner with schools so both institutions benefit Collaborative programs between other Universities Coordination of effort within a University that enhances the process instead of hinders it Safety and liability in study abroad Case studies of model programs Case studies of problems programs
	Outcomes: As in previous roundtables, two separate publications will follow from this invitational conference. First is a summary report incorporating recommendations and resolutions of the invitational conference. Second is a book that features all of the papers that were submitted to the conference and subsequently edited. The titles of the publications that resulted from the first two roundtables are: Internationalizing Doctoral Education in Business: Issues and Recommendations by Leading Educators, Summary Report, 1995 Internationalizing Doctoral Education in Business - Book of Essays, MSU Press 1997 Internationalizing Business Education: Issues and Recommendations by Leading Educators, Summary Report, 1992 Internationalizing Business Education: Meeting the Challenge, Book of Essays, MSU Press 1993
	Host University: The conference was held in East Lansing, Michigan and hosted by MSU-CIBER on 22-24 September 2001.
	Sponsors: AACSB - The Association for International Education and CIBERs at: Duke University, Michigan State University, Purdue University, San Diego State University, Texas A&M University, University of Connecticut, University of Illinois, University of Kansas, University of Memphis, University of Pittsburgh, University of South Carolina, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Wisconsin.