Mitigating Risks in Study Abroad with Grounded Theory Strategies : Mitigating Risks in Study Abroad

Janet Davis; Kyle Rausch; Gemma  Delicado Puerto; Jesus M. Lavado Garcia

doi:10.32674/jimphe.v7i2.4622

Authors

Janet Davis Purdue University Northwest College of Nursing
Kyle Rausch University of Illinois at Chicago
Gemma Delicado Puerto University of Extremadura
Jesus M. Lavado Garcia University of Extremadura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/jimphe.v7i2.4622

Abstract

In a rapidly changing world, universities need to adapt to changes, be flexible, and assume that challenges and risks are part of education abroad. For this reason, working with a solid host partner with whom deep ties exist is fundamental for the success at mitigating risk in a post pandemic global context. Collaboration is clearly essential to support the faculty director’s roles and responsibilities. Effective risk management is a key consideration for all nursing faculty directors to incorporate in a changed global healthcare environment and should be included from the onset in education abroad program development. One best practice is that U.S. higher education institutions and nursing departments collaborate with already known and trusted partners for nursing programs that include academic and service experiences for students.

Author Biographies

Janet Davis, Purdue University Northwest College of Nursing

Dr, Janet H. Davis is an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest. She has held faculty and administrative positions at several universities in the Midwest. Her scholarship, teaching, and service focus on nursing leadership development to impact healthcare disparities. She is a Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or Co-investigator for six funded studies on diversifying the nursing workforce. Her approximately 50 publications include research, teaching, and public service articles. Dr. Davis was appointed to and currently serve on the Illinois Nurses Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Council. She is also a peer consultant/evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission.
Kyle Rausch, University of Illinois at Chicago

Dr. Kyle Rausch is an experienced education abroad professional whose work has focused on the oversight of faculty-directed education abroad programs, including the development of program leader training and institutional risk management policies and protocols. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Study Abroad Office at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Kyle’s experience includes helping institutions build capacity for education abroad, specifically for institutions that serve high numbers of underrepresented students. Kyle earned a Doctor of Education from Arizona State University with his research focusing on supporting first-generation college students in education abroad.
Gemma Delicado Puerto, University of Extremadura

Gemma Delicado holds a PhD in Humanities from the University of Chicago. She also obtained a MA at Western Michigan University and attended Kalamazoo College. Currently she is an Associate Professor for the English Department at the University of Extremadura, Spain. She was awarded the Teaching Excellence in the Humanities in 2017. She was appointed Director for International Affairs and Mobility in February 2019. She was Associate Dean for International Affairs (2012-2016). She is currently the Resident Director of the Purdue Northwest study abroad program and The Integrative Cultural Project Coordinator for the Kalamazoo College (USA) study abroad program in Spain.
Jesus M. Lavado Garcia, University of Extremadura

Jesús M. Lavado García holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Extremadura. He is an associate professor at the Nursing Department. He was appointed Dean of the Nursing and Occupational Therapy School in 2014. He is the Vice president of the National Conference of Deans of Nursing. His main topics of research are palliative care and also osteoporosis in women. He has collaborated with Purdue University in several projects since 2016.

Mitigating Risks in Study Abroad with Grounded Theory Strategies