Concordia international is responsible for facilitating field schools abroad by organizing the approval process between the professor, Department and Faculty; coordinating the recruitment, selection, admission and pre-departure orientation components; and then confirming final arrangements, agreements and payments with the host institutions and/or other service providers. Concordia International’s responsibilities include:
- Responds to general inquiries from the community about field school abroad.
- Supports the field school abroad proposal process.
- Works with Concordia faculty to coordinate program logistics.
- Liaises with field school host institutions and other service providers for obtaining quotes, determining costs, concluding any required agreements/contracts.
- Confirms participants and oversees billing and payments.
- Administers the Quebec Mobility Bursary approval and disbursements for eligible participants.
- Oversees the recruitments and enrolment processes in collaboration with the faculty member.
- Creates field school website and other promotional materials as needed.
- Hosts information sessions and pre-departure orientations.
- Serves as the primary Concordia contact for students and faculty member while abroad, liaises with other units as required.
- Organizes post-program follow-up.
