Faculty-directed education abroad policy detailed To ensure safety, maximize program quality, and minimize liability exposure, the Provost reminds all University employees who lead University-sanctioned programs abroad to comply with established policy. The Faculty-Directed Education Abroad policy states: All faculty taking students out of the country on University-sanctioned programs must * Obtain pre-approval from the Office of International Programs * Comply with the UND Faculty-Directed Education Abroad Manual * Purchase study abroad insurance through the Office of International Programs * Attend an education abroad pre-departure orientation * Register for UND field trip insurance through the Office of Safety and Environmental Health * Register for UND faculty travel insurance through the Office of Safety and Environmental Health All students studying abroad for UND credit must * Pre-register with the Office of International Programs * Pay the appropriate study abroad fee * Purchase study abroad insurance through the Office of International Programs * Read and sign the UND waiver and release statement for study abroad * Attend an education abroad pre-departure orientation * Be familiar with the UND Study Abroad Handbook Please direct questions to Ray Lagasse, director of International Programs, 777-2938. -- Victoria Beard, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, victoriabeard@mail.und.nodak.edu, 777-4824