Strategic Planning for Study Abroad Financing

in Study Abroad
April 20th, 2015

Higher education is focusing intently on financing as a critical element of its strategic planning for the future. Study abroad leaders, as part of this process, are also evaluating their program goals and models, seeking close alignment with institutional purposes, a critical element of this analysis determination of financing the continued expansion needed in the field.

In the changing landscape that now prevails in higher education, what do you need to know to plan for a healthy future for your education abroad efforts? In this webinar, we will discuss how to integrate education abroad into strategic planning on campus, matching the long-term goals and strategies of an institution to the models and priorities of education abroad. We will describe methods of analyzing cost efficiency and effectiveness of ongoing operations, assessing funding options, and models for expanding or initiating programs. As your institution’s education abroad financial strategist, it is imperative to plan proactively, both in reaction to—and in preparation for—financial hardships facing higher education and education abroad programming.