The Management and Funding of US Study Abroad

Authors

  • Brian Whalen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2008.50.8005

Keywords:

Administration and Management, Cross-Border Education, Financing and Funding, International and Foreign Students, North America, United States of America

Abstract

US colleges and universities manage and fund study-abroad programs in a tremendous variety of ways The wide range includes types of programs, policies for awarding academic credit, structuring of study-abroad program fees, systems for funding the study-abroad office, program evaluation methods, and other areas of program management. US colleges and universities frequently partner with overseas universities and program providers. Institutions and organizations should commit to being clear and consistent about their mission and goals, and employ continuous quality improvement.

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Published

2008-01-09

How to Cite

Whalen, B. (2008). The Management and Funding of US Study Abroad. International Higher Education, (50). https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2008.50.8005

Issue

Section

The United States: Global Issues