Resolution of the Academic Senate, San Francisco State University Endorsing the Guidelines for Short-Term Study Abroad Programs
Resolution of the Academic Senate,
San Francisco State University
Endorsing the
Guidelines for Short-Term Study
Abroad Programs
WHEREAS, San Francisco State University has in the past
sponsored short-term study abroad programs without having in place consistent
and uniform guidelines for establishing and conducting such programs; and
WHEREAS, formal guidelines need to be established in order
to safeguard the welfare of both students and faculty as well as the reputation
of the university; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Academic Senate endorse the use of the
administrative document entitled Guidelines
for Short-Term Study Abroad Programs and Managing Emergencies Abroad ("Guidelines"); and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Academic Senate request that the
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs ensure that all college deans,
department chairs, and faculty are aware of the new Guidelines; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Academic Senate recommend to the
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and to the Dean of the College of
Extended Learning that all San Francisco State University short-term study
abroad programs, both new and existing, be required to abide by the Guidelines; and be it further
RESOLVED,
that the Academic Senate commend the work of Dr. Yenbo Wu and his committee for
their diligent efforts in compiling these Guidelines.
***APPROVED
UNANIMOUSLY SEPTEMBER 25, 2001***