The Peabody Hotel • Memphis, TN • Friday, April 11th, 2008
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. Organizing 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 one-day program will review the key issues in establishing and operating college and university international programs, including:
• Getting Started: An Overview of Issues to Consider When Planning Overseas Programs
• Student Safety, Security, Health and Medical Issues
• Employment Issues in Overseas Programs
• Immigration, Compensation and Contract Issues
• Risk Management Issues
• Conducting Research and Sponsored Programs Overseas
• Student Affairs Issues in Overseas Programs
• Operating Programs in China: Opportunities and Challenges
• Legal Ethics Issues and Potential Conflicts for Counsel
Click here to view a detailed program schedule. Please join your NACUA colleagues and an experienced group of NACUA panelists for this in-depth look at the key legal, risk management and compliance issues in college and university overseas programs.