Purpose and Functions

The purpose of the Study Abroad Committee is to promote artistic, intellectual, personal, and cultural growth of students and faculty at the College through the study abroad experience. This may be accomplished by establishing new study abroad programs, renewing existing programs, and supporting other programs within the University System of Georgia. The Committee’s primary functions are to review policies and procedures of the College regarding study abroad and make recommendations as necessary to accomplish its purpose, review approval requests for new study abroad programs of the College, evaluate existing programs, and coordinate with the Director of Study Abroad to make recommendations to the President regarding matters involving study abroad.

Membership

    • Chair, Director of Study Abroad;
    • One faculty member from each academic Department, elected by the faculty of that Department;
    • One representative from Academic Affairs;
    • One representative from Student Affairs;
    • One representative from Business Affairs; and
    • One representative from Institutional Advancement. 

Works of the Committee