Role of the Office for Global & Experiential Education

Behind the Scenes at the Olympic Games: Sports Management Professor Lisa Delpy Neirotti leads students to the Olympic Games to meet with various stakeholders from International Olympic Committee Members, sponsor executives, local organizing staff to media, volunteers, and athletes. In addition, students gain access to some of the Olympic Game's sport, media, and hospitality venues.

The Office of Global and Experiential Education provides administrative support, guidance, and funding for Short-Term Study Programs. The Office of Global and Experiential Education’s responsibilities include:

Advising faculty members with questions about the proposal process
Reviewing and selecting faculty proposals
Building course websites and student applications
Marketing the overall collection of Short-Term Programs
Communicating with students about application procedures
Work with department administrator to create course reference numbers and arrange on-campus space, as needed
Registering students
Issuing advance payments for the course
Presenting health and safety information to all students prior to departure
Providing pre-departure training for faculty, including detailed financial and risk management information
Collecting student evaluations