Guidelines for Director Reports

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
• 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

1. Completed Census form
2. Program schedule indicating daily routine and calendar of whole program
3. Course syllabuses
4. Handbooks or handouts distributed to students prior to departure
5. 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
Franklin Hall 303, Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
sideli@indiana.edu
phone: (812) 855-1139
fax: (812) 855-6452