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© 2007, Dr. Sandi M. Smith
Institutional Audit: Study Abroad Policies, Proceduresand Services
(C) 2007, Dr. Sandi M. Smith, Director of Institutional Relations, Global LearningSemestersIn this decade, internationalization is the hype and dogma of many U.S. colleges anduniversities. This generation of "millennial" students has challenged U.S. higher education to make globalization more relevant and meaningful in the curriculum andlearning experiences. However, so many institutions do not really know where to startand what direction to take.Before any college or university can proceed with an institutional strategy to developstudy abroad opportunities, it is essential that the institution conduct an internal auditto better understand the institutional strengths and obstacles relevant to studyabroad. Since the administration of study abroad programs is actually a microcosm of an entire university, it is very relevant to understand the parallel policies, proceduresand services that will serve as the foundation of the institutional framework for administering study abroad programs and services.The following institutional audit process was designed by Dr. Sandi M. Smith for theadministrative professional development workshop for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) entitled "Developing an Institutional Framework for Maximizing Study Abroad".Use the questions below as a checklist to keep track of the audit items you havecompleted. Collect as much information related to the particular questions aspossible. Take notes in the column as needed, and keep a file of all the material,documents, examples, and contact information you collect during this process.1) Does your school have a Dean or VP responsible for internationalizationand/or international education?2) Does your school have a faculty committee charged with internationalizationand/or international issues?3) Does your school have at least one person who is designated director,coordinator or advisor for study abroad in his/her job description?4) Does your school already have an established study abroad office?5) Does your school have written policies and procedures for study abroad?6) Does anyone at your institution collect data on your students who studyabroad each year?7) Does anyone at your institution submit the IIE Open Doors Data CollectionSurvey?8) Does your institutional mission statement mention study abroad,internationalization, preparing citizens for a global society, etc.?9) What committee is responsible for reviewing and approving academicpolicies and procedures?10) Who does this committee report to?11) Who is currently chair of this committee?12) Does anyone at your institution have membership in NAFSA, AIEA, TheForum on Education Abroad, IIE, or other international-relatedprofessional organizations?13) Are there any faculty at your institution who take students outside theU.S. for academic trips (study abroad, field research, internships, etc.)?14) Who/what office is responsible for signing international agreements,exchange agreements?15) Does your school currently have any exchange agreements and/or international agreements?
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