We provide a comprehensive set of resources and to help you integate global elements into your courses or programs. The Global Engagement Office offers support to help you enhance your curriculum with an international perspective.

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International partnerships & MOUs

When approached by a foreign university or other foreign entity to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or other agreement, your primary points of contact are your Department Chair, your Dean, and the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement.

Even if they do not involve any financial or other resource commitments, these international agreements can raise a number of complex issues not ordinarily present in domestic arrangements. 

Check with this list (on the Office of Global Education website) and with the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement to see whether Boston College already has an agreement with that institution. The Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement may have an appropriate University template agreement, and will advise on signing authority, any accreditation or reporting issues, and whether a review of the Office of the General Counsel is required.

In addition, prior to entering into such agreements, international parties need to be screened in accordance with the University’s export controls procedures. 

When the agreement is signed, please submit the original document to the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement.

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Extracurricular Programs and Immersion Trips
<p>If you are planning to take students abroad on an extra-curricular program, including volunteering, service, and immersion review relevant resources.&nbsp;</p> <p>Please be mindful of the&nbsp;Boston College Academic and Extracurricular Student Travel Policy.</p>
<p>What are university policys on taking students aboard for extracurricular programs?</p>
Global Curriculum and Classroom
<p>The curriculum and the classroom are opportunities to engage in inclusive global learning, reaching out to all students regardless of national or cultural background.&nbsp;</p> <p>The&nbsp;Center for Digital Innovation in Learning&nbsp;(CDIL) and the&nbsp;Center for Teaching Excellence&nbsp;(CTE) offer support for faculty looking for help. Please visit their websites to learn what resources and services they can provide, including the CTE's&nbsp;intercultural competence resource&nbsp;page. </p> <p>You will also find useful resources on the&nbsp;website of the&nbsp;Office of Global Education.</p>
<p>Are there resources or services that can help incorporate global elements into my curriculum and classwork?</p>
Insurance Abroad
<p>Review&nbsp;travel insurance information&nbsp;for BC faculty, staff, and students traveling abroad.</p> <p>For questions concerning insurance of property, vehicles, and general liability abroad, please contact the&nbsp;Office of Risk Management.&nbsp;U</p> <p>ndergraduate students participating in a study abroad program through the&nbsp;Office of Global Education&nbsp;will be enrolled in supplemental health insurance for the duration of their program.</p>
<p>How do I apply for travel or health insurance while abroad?</p>
Intercultural Awareness
<p>Having a sense of understanding and cultural awareness is necessary for effective communication. We recommend visiting the&nbsp;Office of Global Education's website.</p> <p>Most semesters, the&nbsp;Office of the Vice President for Human Resources offers&nbsp;Cultural Competency Engagement Modules&nbsp;as well as other programs.</p> <p>The&nbsp;Office of the Vice President for Human Resources and the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) also offer opportunities for assessment and development of intercultural competency through the use of the&nbsp;Intercultural Development Inventory&nbsp;(IDI).</p> <p>The OISS also provides individual programs for departments/offices on other related issues, such as cross-cultural communication.</p>
<p>How can I improve my cultural literacy and communications skills with the international community?</p>
Teaching Abroad
<p>If you are interested in taking groups of students abroad, you should consult with the&nbsp;Office of Global Education&nbsp;for information and support.</p> <p>If you are looking to teach abroad or considering developing curricula as a consultant or in the framework of a partnership with a university or organization abroad, please consult your Dean and the Vice Provost for Faculties.Teaching and service for other universities implicate university policies including:</p> <ul> <li>Faculty Handbook provisions regarding conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment</li> <li>Policy on Conflict of Interest and Commitment Pertaining to Sponsored Projects</li> <li>Export Controls requirements</li> </ul> <p>Questions regarding the foregoing should be directed to your Department Chair, Dean, Vice Provost for Faculties, the&nbsp;Office for Sponsored Programs, or&nbsp;Export Controls.</p>
<p>Are you interested in taking students abroad or considering developing curricula as a consultant?</p>
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