Community of Practice for study abroad
The College of Agriculture’s Study Abroad Community of Practice (CoP) is open to all faculty and staff who have an interest in study abroad. The group meets monthly to share ideas, experiences and best practices. Meetings take place at noon in AGAD 128. IPIA provides lunch from a rotating international menu.
Spring 2026 meetings
January 27 - Student Panel - 12 pm in AGAD 128
February 26 - Support Wellness - 2:30 pm in AGAD 128
March 30 - Critical Reflection - 2:30 pm in AGAD 128
April 15 - Be a Global Educator - 12 pm in AGAD 128
Fall 2025 meetings
August 20 - Launching 25-26 Study Abroad Programs - 12 pm in AGAD 128
September 10 - Boosting Study Abroad Outreach - 12 pm in AGAD 128
October 16 - Risk Management and Safety - 2:30 pm in AGAD 128
November 12 - Standars of Student Learning - 12 pm in AGAD 128
Spring 2025 meetings - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in AGAD 128 *Wednesdays*
January 8 - Policies & Procedures
February 12 – Overcoming Obstacles
March 5 - Departure Reminders
April 9 – Ag Study Abroad Celebration
Fall 2024 meetings - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in AGAD 128 *Wednesdays*
August 14th – Preparations for 2024-2025
September 11 – New Assessment Process: Dan Jones
October 9 – Marketing Strategies
November 13 – Preparing the Students
Spring 2024 meetings - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in AGAD 128 *Thursdays*
January 11 - Group Dynamics
February 15 - Medical & Mental Health
March 21 - Lessons Learned
April 29 - Ag Study Abroad Celebration - WSLR 116
Fall 2023 meetings - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in AGAD 128: *Wednesdays*
August 15 - Tuesday
Fall Priorities for Successful Study Abroad: Proposals, Fairs, SAIL grant / IPG, Recruitment
Daniel Jones - IPG Training
September 13 - Jordan Hendershot - International Alumni
October 11 - Michael Bittinger - Recruitment
November 8 - Program Itineraries
December 13 - Rate Requests