August 5, 2024 Associate Provost Global Engagement Update

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August 5, 2024

Associate Provost Global Engagement Update

Summer is a busy time, with study abroad programs in the Southern Hemisphere beginning in July, launching 2024-25 study abroad advising for first year and continuing students, and welcoming our new international students joining SCU from around the globe. We have also launched an updated International Travel Proposal supporting all university-sponsored group travel at the University for our 2024-25 Qualtrics pilot.

In addition, I joined colleagues in Kenya as part of work on the Global Theological Initiative (GTI), led by SCU’s Dean Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator, Dean of the Jesuit School of Theology. The GTI is an international partnership involving seven Jesuit schools including: Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University, United States; Hekima University College, Nairobi, Kenya; Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, United States; Regis College, University of Toronto, Canada; Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines; Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, India; and Vidyajyoti College of Theology, Delhi, India. I was inspired by the dialog and fellowships among the group of institutions and look forward to a thriving collaboration.

I wish you all a productive and relaxing summer, as you desire.

Best,
Susan Popko
Associate Provost for International Programs

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Global Programs

New International Travel Proposal Qualtrics Pilot Launched for 2024-25

The International Travel Proposal has moved platforms. The 2024-25 Qualtrics Pilot is live now. Proposals will no longer be accepted through TerraDotta. Global Engagement has updated the Department/Program International Travel webpage and now features the new travel proposal link, proposal deadlines, and helpful resources for proposal completion. Please review the website and fillable proposal worksheet with plenty of time before your next submission. The next deadline is October 15 for Winter Break/Winter Quarter/Spring Semester.

Travel Policy Advisory Committee (TPAC) Annual Report 2023-24

Read the Travel Policy Advisory Committee (TPAC) Annual Report 2023-24 for an overview of the committee's work from the last year.

Fall Study Abroad for Southern Hemisphere Programs

Students studying on programs located in the Southern Hemisphere started their fall semester in July. Students are studying in Australia and New Zealand at Australian Catholic University, Queensland University of Technology, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, and University of Otago. Programs support all majors. In all, approximately 400 students will study abroad in Fall 2024.

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Study Abroad Get Started Advising Module is Live

Get started now with study abroad by learning more about global programs for all undergraduates. Sign up for Get Started Advising in Camino. This module helps students consider how study abroad can help them with their academic, personal, and career goals, and includes information on finances and scholarships.

Get Started Advising also covers eligibility requirements and the application. Students are strongly encouraged to begin planning for study abroad and global programs in their first year.

Sign-up for the Student Study Abroad Newsletter

Learn about all things study abroad, including planning and goal setting, application help, deadline reminders, and upcoming events. Students can sign-up for the newsletter through MailChimp.

Explore Study Abroad Webinar

The Explore Study Abroad webinar is designed for first-year students and families. Register for our First Year Students & Families Explore Study Abroad Webinar, August 5, 2024, 3PM PST.

Abroaden Your Horizons Podcast

Students interested in study abroad and global stories - check out our Abroaden Your Horizons Podcast, which highlights SCU student stories about study abroad, global programs, and diverse cultural experiences. This month’s podcast is: “San Sebastian, Spain with Nicole Van Stralen,” where Communications major and Study Abroad Peer Advisor Nicole Van Stralen shares about her fall semester abroad in San Sebastian, Spain at The University of Deusto. Several topics covered in this episode include: hardships of her study abroad program and what it was like to return to SCU.

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