University Study Abroad Committee
The University Study Abroad Committee (USAC) is subcommittee of the charged by the Provost with responsibility for reviewing and approving the academic, cultural, linguistic, logistical, and administrative components of each proposal for a new undergraduate study abroad 榴梿视频. USAC ensures that all approved undergraduate study 榴梿视频s are consistent with 榴梿视频's educational goals, values, and academic standards, and that all 榴梿视频s 榴梿视频 been reviewed and approved by the relevant academic and administrative units of the University, including appropriate curricular oversight from the relevant department or school and the Office of the Registrar. The committee is also charged with establishing policies relating to undergraduate study abroad.
USAC Membership
USAC is comprised of 9 members selected from all six undergraduate schools, who serve one or two 3-year terms. The committee meets six times each academic year. Current members are:
- Sarah Bartolome, USAC Chair and Global Council Liaison, Bienen (2016-2024)
- Ordel Brown, McCormick (2020-2024)
- Leslie DeChurch, SOC (2021-2024)
- Craig Duff, Medill (2016-2024)
- Gary Galbreath, WCAS (2009-2024)
- TBD, SESP (2023-2026)
- Yumi Shiojima, WCAS (2021-2024)
- Mark Witte, WCAS (2015-2024)
USAC also includes non-voting, ex officio representatives of the Provost's Office, the Global Learning Office, the Office of International Student and Scholar Services, the Office of International Relations, the Office of Global Safety and Security, and the Buffett Institute.
Submitting a Proposal to USAC
榴梿视频 administrative units who wish to introduce a new 榴梿视频 or policy may contact the chair to request agenda time to discuss their idea during an upcoming USAC meeting. Proposals for new 榴梿视频s or policies may be introduced, with the permission of the chair, at any of the six USAC meetings during the academic year. Generally, two and sometimes three USAC meetings are required for discussion before a formal vote is taken.
For additional information about submission of items for USAC consideration, or to discuss a 榴梿视频 or policy idea, please contact the chair or the director of the Global Learning Office.