Overview

Look before Leaping merges court trends and cases, experts’ first-hand accounts and recommendations of best practices, currently used risk-averting documents, and essential texts to bring a comprehensive study of the most common risks, liabilities, and needed repair for study abroad in higher education. As the title implies, too often students and program leaders jump into study abroad without adequately knowing the risks involved; the results can be tragic, even deadly. Unfortunately, ill-trained, negligent program leaders contribute to the mayhem, and legal ramifications frequently follow. At present, study abroad is experiencing its greatest growth ever. With this phenomenon more mishaps and lawsuits are occurring, demanding an increasing duty of care to manage programs. This book is produced for experts who design and lead study abroad, and for participants who desire the safest, most educational experiences overseas. Each has a duty to be scrupulous, or to “look before leaping” into study abroad. This book is designed to armor both for possible overseas risks, and give them preparedness to work through potential threats that may be faced.

Full Product Details

Author:   Gregory F. Malveaux
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.50cm
Weight:   0.485kg
ISBN:  

9781475825565

ISBN 10:   1475825560
Pages:   234
Publication Date:   04 April 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Dedication Foreword- General Honoré Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: The Growth, Evolution and Aspects of Study Abroad Chapter 2: The “Largest 3” Areas of Risks and Liabilities with Study Abroad Chapter 3: The Prevalence of Medical Risks and Resulting Lawsuits in Study Abroad Chapter 4: “Sexual assault” Risks and Liabilities with Study Abroad Chapter 5: The Tragedy of Supervisory Neglect in Study Abroad Chapter 6: Increasing Concerns with Cyber Threats, Identity Theft, and Terrorist Acts Chapter 7: The Experts’ Advice – Best Practices #1-6 Chapter 8: The Experts’ Advice – Best Practices #7-15 Chapter 9: The Experts’ Advice – Best Practices #16-23 Chapter 10: Final Thoughts and Encouragement Appendix A: Sample Waiver A Appendix B: Sample Waiver B Appendix C: Sample Waiver C Appendix D: Sample Waiver D Appendix E: Sample Waiver E Appendix F: Sample Waiver F Appendix G: Sample Waiver G Appendix H: Sample Waiver H Appendix I: Malveaux Sample Recommended Waiver for Minimizing Risks and Liability in Study Abroad Appendix J: Internship Agreement Appendix K: Service Learning Agreement Appendix L: Health Disclosure Form Appendix M: Application for Semester or Year-Long Study Abroad References Cases Cited

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This important guide is a must-read for students before they study abroad, for their parents who may not understand the risks, and for college program directors who get caught in damaging legal battles when their plans don't take dangers into account. Dr. Malveaux's research and case histories are sobering. Universities are rightly proud of their popular study abroad programs, and they can do more to guarantee a successful experience for their students. This is the road map. -- Ann Compton, former White House correspondent for ABC News Professor Malveaux's Look Before Leaping offers an accessible, empathetic reference on the delicate topic of risk identification and mitigation in study abroad. Through the voices of jurists, plaintiffs, and study abroad professionals, he thoroughly surveys the risk landscape-from sexual harassment and assault, to health and disability, to cybercrime and terrorism-ultimately distilling a comprehensive set of better practices that goes far beyond the typical checklist. -- Peter F. May, Esq., former General Counsel, School for International Training and former Vice President, Legal Affairs, American University of Beirut, Lebanon; member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) Health and safety considerations are at the forefront in study abroad, and this book provides easy-to-read, helpful information from the author's perspective of both faculty leader and international educator. Court cases in study abroad are included with an insightful explanation of the impact on the field. This book will provide food-for-thought for anyone developing policies and procedures. -- Dianne De Salvo, director, Office of Study Abroad; Central Michigan University Look Before Leaping is a vital resource that will help to inform and protect study abroad students, program coordinators, and US higher education institutions from many of the pitfalls that come with overseas studies and travel. Dr. Malveaux's insights along with practical advice from seasoned experts in the field give the necessary best practices for successful participation and administration of study abroad in higher education. -- Jeffrey Gardere, PhD, assistant professor, Behavioral Medicine, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, NYC

This important guide is a must-read for students before they study abroad, for their parents who may not understand the risks, and for college program directors who get caught in damaging legal battles when their plans don't take dangers into account. Dr. Malveaux's research and case histories are sobering. Universities are rightly proud of their popular study abroad programs, and they can do more to guarantee a successful experience for their students. This is the road map. -- Ann Compton, former White House correspondent for ABC News Professor Malveaux's Look Before Leaping offers an accessible, empathetic reference on the delicate topic of risk identification and mitigation in study abroad. Through the voices of jurists, plaintiffs, and study abroad professionals, he thoroughly surveys the risk landscape-from sexual harassment and assault, to health and disability, to cybercrime and terrorism-ultimately distilling a comprehensive set of better practices that goes far beyond the typical checklist. -- Peter May, Esq., National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) member, former Vice President for Legal Affairs for the American University of Beirut (AUB) in Lebanon Health and safety considerations are at the forefront in study abroad, and this book provides easy-to-read, helpful information from the author's perspective of both faculty leader and international educator. Court cases in study abroad are included with an insightful explanation of the impact on the field. This book will provide food-for-thought for anyone developing policies and procedures. -- Dianne De Salvo, director, Office of Study Abroad; Central Michigan University Look Before Leaping is a vital resource that will help to inform and protect study abroad students, program coordinators, and US higher education institutions from many of the pitfalls that come with overseas studies and travel. Dr. Malveaux's insights along with practical advice from seasoned experts in the field give the necessary best practices for successful participation and administration of study abroad in higher education. -- Jeffrey Gardere, PhD, assistant professor, Behavioral Medicine, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, NYC

Author Information

Gregory F. Malveaux PhD, is a professor at Montgomery College and has been a study abroad coordinator and international education director in higher education for over a decade and a half. He has traversed over sixty countries and has led student, faculty and community-based study abroad programs to Africa, Asia, Central America, South America, and Europe. His passion to be a global citizen led him to pursue overseas studies in Africa, teach ESOL throughout Southeast Asia, Chair the English and U.S. Business Department at Nation University (formally known as Yonok University) in Thailand, and serve as a study abroad specialist in American higher education. He is dedicated to cultivating lifelong service learning and safe overseas opportunities for all.

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