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Study abroad and
other international programs operated by U.S. colleges and universities continue to grow.
More American students are studying abroad than ever before (over 200,000 in the 2004 -
2005 academic year), in a multitude of countries, and a wide variety of program
configurations. In addition, U.S. institutions operate programs overseas, often in
partnership with foreign institutions or countries, and sometimes catering to foreign
nationals. Establishing and operating overseas programs entails addressing significant
legal and risk management problems. Embarking upon or continuing a foreign program without
systematically reviewing the legal and liability issues is a prescription for an
unpleasant surprise at best, and lawsuits at worst, in the future. This program will
review the key issues in establishing and operating college and university international
programs, including:
• Threshold Issues in Establishing Overseas
Programs (including common operating models and legal issues)
• Potential Liability and Risk Management Issues (including risk assessment and risk
transfer strategies)
• Important Employment Law Issues (including those related to employment of U.S.
citizens abroad, and local and third country nationals) |
NACUA members Peter May, Vice President and General Counsel of
the School for International Training, and William Hoye, Executive Vice President for
Administration, Planning and Legal Affairs with the Institute for International Education,
will lead the program. Please join them for this systematic review of the major legal and
liability issues you need to recognize and address in your institution's overseas
programs. |
