The Importance of Pre-Departure Orientation
About This Podcast Episode
Learn about the importance of pre-departure orientation for independent K-12 schools that are sending students overseas.
Key questions addressed include:
- Should these orientations be mandatory?
- Who should participate in the orientations?
- What topics should the orientations address?
Among those who should listen: Heads of school, other administrators with responsibility for study abroad programs, and study abroad trip leaders and personnel.
Key Resources
About This Podcast Episode
Learn about the importance of pre-departure orientation for independent K-12 schools that are sending students overseas.
Key questions addressed include:
- Should these orientations be mandatory?
- Who should participate in the orientations?
- What topics should the orientations address?
Among those who should listen: Heads of school, other administrators with responsibility for study abroad programs, and study abroad trip leaders and personnel.
Featured Speaker
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Hillary Pettegrew, Esq.
Senior Risk Management Counsel
Hillary’s areas of expertise include employment law, Title IX, and study abroad issues. Before joining the Risk Research team, she practiced employment law and handled UE education liability claims.
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Joe Vossen, JD
CPCU, Resolutions Counsel
Joe is a member of UE’s Resolutions department, where he handles bodily injury and education liability claims. He is a former member of UE’s Risk Research team and, prior to that, practiced insurance defense law. His areas of expertise include LGBTQ protections, use of force by campus police, athletic injuries, and study abroad.