[Counselor_Educ] Study Abroad Opportunity in Botswana July 2019
Robinson, Mona robinsoh at ohio.eduThu Nov 15 09:59:23 EST 2018
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Ohio University International Opportunity Counseling and Education Cultural View of Botswana July 6-July 29, 2019 For Students, Faculty, Staff and Practitioners 30 NBCC Approved CE’s (ACEP Provider No. 4209) [NBCC Logo] APPLICATION DEADLINE – February 1, 2019 The Institute is a dynamic introduction to counseling in Botswana, as well as a 3-week adventure in a beautiful African country with much to see and do! It is an opportunity to gain an international perspective on counseling and education while enjoying camaraderie with colleagues and students. Counselor educators, staff, teachers, administrators, education professionals and students from other universities are welcome to participate! PROGRAM OVERVIEW The program goal is to broaden participants' awareness of social diversity, counseling, education, and cultural issues in a non-American setting and to share a travel abroad adventure with friendly colleagues in a semi-structured environment. This is a chance for current and future counselors and education professionals to learn about counseling, education, and human services work in Botswana, while enjoying day trips to cultural and historic sites. Air travel to and from Botswana is not included in the program fee; however, lodging and classroom accommodations at the University of Botswana are included in program fees. For further information on sign up, the costs, and the amenities that go with the trip (e.g., tours, some meals, arts events), contact the Office of Global Opportunities at Ohio University. Participants will reflect on cultural parallels and differences in America and Botswana and examine counseling and education approaches. All excursions are educational in nature and include, the Botswana National Museum, local craft area, Gaborone Game Reserve, Main Mall, Livingstone, Thamaga pottery,Bahurutshe and Manyana rock paintings, Otse Gauge and manyelanong. Participants will also complete NBCC International (NBCC-I) Mental Health Facilitator (MHF) program. Please share this opportunity with students of counseling or other majors as the course will meet the requirements for many cross-cultural courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Part of which will consist of an online dimension that will occur in Botswana and through the summer. PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITY Educators in counseling or education, licensed counselors (master’s or doctoral level), and education professionals, (master’s practitioners or doctoral students), teachers, staff, administrators who wish to make an international presentation on cultural issues at the Botswana Institute are asked to submit a brief proposal outline detailing the topic to Dr. Mona Robinson at robinsoh at ohio.edu <mailto: robinsoh at ohio.edu > by February 1, 2019. PROGRAM STAFF Director Assistant Mona Robinson, PhD, LPCC-S, LSW, CRC Professor Department of Counseling and Higher Education Ohio University Patton College of Education 432D McCracken Hall Athens, Ohio 45701 (740) 593-4461 phone (740) 593-0477 fax robinsoh at ohio.edu <mailto: robinsoh at ohio.edu > Adrienne Erby, PhD, LPC, NCC Assistant Professor Department of Counseling and Higher Education Ohio University Patton College of Education 432V McCracken Hall Athens, Ohio 45701 (740) 593-4457 phone (740) 593-0477 fax erby at ohio.edu <mailto: erby at ohio.edu > APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Go to https://www.ohio.edu/global/goglobal/index.cfm and click on Apply Now! 2. Follow the instructions to select whether you are a. An OHIO student b. Not an OHIO student 3. NOTE: if you are not an OHIO student, you will need to complete the entire application in one log-in section. You will not be able to log back into the system if you close your browser. 4.Complete all fields and upload documents as required. Click submit. The system will tell you if you are missing information or documents. 5. Make sure you check the correct cost information. All participants pay the same amount for their program participation; however, OHIO undergraduate students are able to apply their instructional fees (tuition) to the program cost, which accounts for the difference you may notice. TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE July 6 Travel Day -Depart US July 18 University of Botswana Classes July 7 Travel Day Arrive GBE July 19 University of Botswana Classes July 8 Arrive University of Botswana July 20 Otse Gauge and manyelanong and Local Crafts July 9 University of Botswana Orientation and Classes July 21 University of Botswana July 10 University of Botswana Classes July 22 MHF- ASAP training July 11 University of Botswana Classes July 23 MHF- ASAP training July 12 Botswana National Museum July 24 University of Botswana Classes July 13 Gaborone Game Reserve July 25 Bahurutshe and Manyana rock paintings July 14 Livingstone, Thamaga pottery July 26 University of Botswana July 15 University of Botswana Classes July 27 Free time to pack and prepare to depart July 16 University of Botswana Classes July 28 Travel Day-Depart GBE July 17 University of Botswana Classes July 29 Travel Day-Arrive US QUESTIONS If you have any questions about the academics or program content, please contact Dr. Mona Robinson at robinsoh at ohio.edu <mailto: robinsoh at ohio.edu >. For questions about cost or applications, please contact Kirsten Dabelko in the Office of Global Opportunities at dabelkok at ohio.edu <mailto: dabelkok at ohio.edu >. Program fee: $3,000 plus airline ticket – undergraduates $4000 plus airline ticket – graduates, non students, practitioners, educators Mona Robinson, PhD, LPCC-S, LSW, CRC Professor Interim Director, George E. Hill Center for Counseling and Research Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Program Coordinator Ohio University The Gladys W. and David H. 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