SUNY Potsdam

A Message From Dr. John F. Schwaller, President

Dear Colleagues,

Thank you for your interest in short-term, faculty-led abroad programs. Events in recent history have emphasized the importance of knowledge about the world’s cultures. At SUNY Potsdam, we are part of a nationwide trend in international education to make the study abroad experiences accessible to both traditional and nontraditional students through innovative curricula in short-term study abroad programs, as well as more traditional semester long experiences. 

This handbook, developed by SUNY Potsdam’s International Education & Programs Office and the Office of Extended Education is designed to assist faculty in planning and implementing successful short-term international programs. As you plan the course work and itinerary, I hope you will work closely with both of these offices to insure the best possible educational experience for your students. 

Thank you.
Dr. John F. Schwaller 

Hard-copy versions of the handbook are limited so please review the electronic version of the 28-page handbook.

• Developing Short-term Faculty-Led Abroad Programs Handbook (PDF)
• Appendix B: Student Health Services Overseas Health Information Form (PDF)
• Appendix C:  Incident Report Form (PDF) 
• Appendix D:  Incident Response Log Form (PDF)
  

For more information and guidance, please contact:

Krista LaVack, Associate Director of International Education & Programs 
SUNY Potsdam, Sisson Hall
44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676-2294
Telephone: (315) 267-2507 Fax: (315) 267-4890
E-mail: lavackkm@potsdam.edu