One of the many responsibilities of the faculty director is to handle any emergencies or crises that may affect program students and faculty while the program is in session. This section will assist you in understanding what constitutes an emergency in the terms of a study abroad program and will explain what your responsibilities are in the face of one. It will also introduce specific emergencies and outline the procedures you should follow if one of them occurs.
What is an emergency?
The word “emergency” is quite broad in meaning. It can include any number of potential situations - illness, injury, crime, natural disaster, or political upheaval - and it can involve any number of individuals. The first actions taken in response to an emergency and the alacrity of the response determine whether the situation is contained or if it worsens.
The Study Abroad office defines an emergency in relation to a study abroad program as the following:
