DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Students who have studied abroad work in a pre-professional capacity with the Study Abroad Office staff to promote study abroad on campus and to support prospective, current and returned study abroad participants. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Spring 2016 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Student EmploymentdefinitionStudent Employment - Student is employed part-time by the university and engages in career readiness development activities as part of supervision process. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Employment On Campus |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Academic Affairs |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | International Programs |
UnitUnit - University organization | Study Abroad |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | GLD-Professional & Civic Engagement
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Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 180 - 239 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Selected through competitive application |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | 60 hours or 2 years completed at USC |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | No GPA requirements for participation |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | Prior or current participation in related program or activity |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Group orientation / class session(s) Individual training |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Apply specialized knowledgedefinitionApply specialized knowledge - Applying specialized knowledge or skills required to do a task, such as from major coursework, or previous experience Communicate verballydefinitionCommunicate verbally - verbally communicate with persons inside and/or outside the organization, in order to complete a task or achieve a goal |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | TeamworkdefinitionTeamwork - Contribute to team meetings; facilitate contributions of team members; contribute (individually) outside of team meetings; foster constructive team climate; respond to team conflict Intercultural knowledge and competencedefinitionIntercultural knowledge and competence - Apply and/or practice cultural self-awareness, worldview frameworks, empathy, verbal and non-verbal communication, curiosity, and openness. |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Student(s) on this campus Professional staff member(s) on this campus |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | Included in program structure, not the primary focusdefinitionIncluded in program structure, not the primary focus - Although not the primary focus of the program/experience, discussion of diversity topics is intentionally included in the structure of the program/experience |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Group / class session with professional staff Group / class session with external supervisor or professional |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | (1-1) session(s) with professional staff Group / class session(s) with peer educator |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | http://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/study_abroad/index.php |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | - |