Understanding short-term study abroad programs from a facilitator's perspective

Moran, Kathleen

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Title

Understanding short-term study abroad programs from a facilitator's perspective

Author(s)

Moran, Kathleen

Issue Date

2025-04-25

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Witt, Allison

Doctoral Committee Chair(s)

Witt, Allison

Committee Member(s)

• Herrera, Linda
• Kang, Hyun-Sook
• Zhu, Hong

Department of Study

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Discipline

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

Ed.D.

Degree Level

Dissertation

Keyword(s)

short-term study abroad

Abstract

The present study seeks to increase awareness of the short-term study abroad experience as it pertains to the very faculty and staff responsible for accompanying students abroad. Their vantage point is valuable as a counterpart to that of students when examining respective benefits, challenges, and expectations related to assuming the facilitator role. Qualitative research methods marry well this topic of investigation and bring to the forefront factors that lead faculty and staff to the position and, equally, aspects that are at the core of individuals distancing themselves from contemplating the role for the first or a subsequent time. What becomes clear is that facilitators can resist undue institutional influence and instead focus on personal and intrinsic reasoning for leading students internationally. Overall, this study’s participants emerge as compassionate beings who generously commit time and energy to providing students with an overseas sojourn and learning opportunity that exceed the realities of what can effectively be achieved in the classroom.

Graduation Semester

2025-05

Type of Resource

Thesis

Handle URL

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/129252

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Copyright 2025 Kathleen Moran

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