Student Health and Safety

Sample Emergency Response Plans

This Study Abroad Crisis Response Plan is designed to ensure the safety and well being of all faculty, staff, and students participating in Sample University sponsored study abroad programs. Should an emergency situation abroad develop, every effort will be made on the part of Sample University to

International Medical Insurance Considerations for Education Abroad Professionals

Even when you do all that you can to prepare your travelers for a safe and healthy experience abroad, they may still experience health problems that require medical attention. Do you know where they would go if they need medical care at their travel destination? If they do seek medical care, are

Proposed Title IX Regulatory Changes

On November 29, 2018, the Department of Education proposed amendments to the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). At issue for most NAFSAns is to what extent the proposal would modify a school's Title IX obligations in the study abroad context. This

Improved Consular Safety and Security Messaging

January 11, 2018

In late November 2017, the U.S. Department of State announced changes to consular safety and security messaging, most notably, the elimination of Travel Warning and Travel Alert terminology. The new safety and security messaging is intended to be clear, timely, and reliable without consular “jargon”

Government Connection: Improved Consular Safety and Security Messaging

International safety and security for students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad is a top priority for all U.S. colleges and universities many of whom base their programming and travel policies on safety information issued by the U.S. Department of State. With the announcement of a new leveled

Crisis Management for Education Abroad

The complexities of the education field require ongoing training on risk management considerations. Whether a crisis affects large groups of traveling students or a single person abroad, Crisis Management for Education Abroad, will help you build core competencies in crisis management and risk

Supporting Secondary Students in Education Abroad

As participation in Education Abroad programs increase at the collegiate level, so too do gap year programs, high school study abroad experiences, and international volunteer programs for high school students.

The Clery Act and Education Abroad: Understanding Crime Reporting Requirements

The Clery Act requires universities to report on-campus crime, including crimes committed in education abroad locations. Learn about how U.S. federal regulations may affect your education abroad program and how you can take steps to ensure compliance.

Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee

December 9, 2019

The Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee (EA RP) is charged with identifying regulatory practice issues that need action through government agency liaison by NAFSA staff or team members as requested by staff.

Mental Health and Education Abroad

The EA KC Health and Safety Subcommittee provides the following recommendations in order to assist education abroad professionals in responding to student mental health needs.