Overseas Study

Director's Report Guidelines

Within one month of the close of the program, the director should submit a summary report to the Office of Overseas Study that addresses the topics below. The report should be at least 3-4 pages long. For an exemplary report, see: IUSB Belize 2008 Director's Report.

• Name, dates and location of the program
• Indication of how program met its mission
• Selection process (target audience, vetting process, exceptions, etc.)
• Number of participants and an overall description of the group as a whole (credit/non-credit enrollment, graduate/undergraduate status, most common major, class standing, distribution by campus, etc.)
• Pre-departure orientation and preparation of students
• Academic program
  • description of courses offered (content, level, credits, teaching methods, etc.);
  • distinctive features, strengths, and weaknesses of the academic program;
  • impact and influence of the overseas setting on the academic and intercultural experience;
  • description of field trips and excursions and how they served the academic mission;
  • recommended changes
• Summary of grade distribution
• Description of program facilities, student housing and meal arrangements
• Issues concerning student health and safety, including disciplinary problems: explain incidents that occurred or concerns that you or others might have
• Describe any aspects of the program that have changed from the original proposal or a previous iteration of the program
• Overall recommendations for the program in the future
• When the program would take place again
• Reflections on any issues or concerns that were raised by the Overseas Study Advisory Council during the program approval process

Attach copies of the following:

• Completed Census form
• Program schedule indicating daily routine and calendar of whole program
• Course syllabuses
• Handbooks or handouts distributed to students prior to departure
• Student evaluation forms (Overseas Study has a standard form you may use.)

Note: Reports should be sent electronically (as attached files) whenever possible.

Contact:
Kathleen Sideli
Associate Vice President for Overseas Study
Leo R. Dowling International Center
111 South Jordan Avenue
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: (812) 855-1139
Fax: (812) 855-6452
E-mail: sideli [at] iu [dot] edu