Overview
Approve Study Abroad Courses is a streamlined process designed to help faculty and staff approve study abroad courses for students, ensuring the courses fulfill their degree program requirements. This new process is directly integrated into the student’s study abroad application and offers enhanced features for approvers.
Key Features
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Integrated System: Course approval is integrated into the student’s study abroad application system for ease of access.
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Email Notification: Approvers receive an email notification for pending course approvals with a direct link to the approval page.
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Detailed Review Options: Approvers can view application details, foreign course information, and course materials such as syllabi or descriptions.
- Approval or Rejection: Approvers can approve or reject the course directly from the system, including adding comments or requesting additional information.
- Historical Data Access: Access to approvals for pre-Spring 2021 study abroad courses is available via the old course approval site.
Benefits
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Time Efficiency: The process integrates approval steps into the study abroad application system, reducing administrative burden.
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Improved Communication: Automatic email notifications keep students informed about the status of their course approvals.
- Transparency: Approvers can provide detailed feedback and comments, ensuring clarity for students.
- Historical Records: Easy access to historical approvals ensures continuity and reference for prior course decisions.
Availability
The Study Abroad Course Approval process is available online through the email notification system and integrated into the study abroad application platform. Approvers can also access historical approvals on the old course approval site.
Cost
This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.
*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*