As program leaders embark on planning for the 2023–2024 academic year, there are a multitude of resources that are available to them. Below is a sampling of resources that can be utilized when planning. Additional resources will be deposited on this page as they become available.

Risk Mitigation

Emergency Response Planning

Program or group leaders will be provided with an overview of emergency response planning in the online training. A template is available for download.

Resources for Risk Mitigation

Health Risks

Aside from COVID-19, there are other known health risks associated with traveling internationally (immunizations needed, diseases, water quality, on-site medical access and quality, etc.). 

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Personal Safety

Information about the risk to personal safety (fear of bodily harm, terrorism, violent crime, kidnapping, theft, sexual assault, safety issues in housing, alcohol or substance abuse, etc.).

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Potential for Political Unrest

Identify if political unrest is a possibility. 

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Environmental Conditions

Critical Environmental Conditions

Are there natural disasters that are native to the proposed host location? These can include, but are not limited to, earthquakes, tropical storms, flooding, landslides, etc. Risk mitigation strategies or mitigation measures should address natural disasters and how the individual traveler and group can address or mitigate this risk.

Everyday Environmental Conditions

Depending on the host location, there may be everyday environmental concerns that participants are unaccustomed to (such as pollution, water quality, etc.). Risk strategies or mitigation measures should address how the individual traveler and group can address or mitigate this risk.

Transportation and Road Safety

Risks of ground transportation can include, but are not limited to, safety on highways, travel on mountain roads, night travel, public transportation concerns, etc.

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