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Resident directors

In some programs a Resident Director serves as the on-site person to assist students.  The responsibilities of the Resident Director, as they pertain to your participation, include the following:

  • Serve as the official contact with the host university and governmental offices.
  • Keep the Office of Study Abroad (OSA) informed of various developments with the program and students.
  • Represent OSA in negotiations with the host university or other entities involved with the program.
  • Coordinate student arrival, housing, orientation, excursions and program activities.
  • Provide for a smooth functioning of the program, including the handling of emergencies and behavioral problems according to established procedures.
  • Keep students informed of local laws, regulations and customs of the host country, community, institution and program.  Keep OSA informed of any changes related to these laws, regulations and customs.
  • Advise and counsel participants on non-academic (and in some cases, academic) aspects of the program.
  • Maintain organized records and files of participants.
  • Assist students with personal matters and help them adjust to the new culture.
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