Study Abroad Committee
Membership:
One faculty representative from each academic college and Library who has experience with study abroad programs, Executive Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (ex officio), Faculty Member – Past Committee Chair (ex officio), Faculty Member – Campus Representative, Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (ex officio), Coordinator for Study Abroad and International Exchange (ex officio) and Director of Global Engagement .
Terms of Service:
Members will serve a three-year term and can serve two consecutive terms. When consecutive terms have been served, a three-year break must occur before serving again.
Description:
The primary function of the committee is to promote study abroad as a high impact practice at Austin Peay State University. The committee also seeks to support and encourage more students to participate in academically sound study abroad experiences. In addition, the committee is charged with making policy recommendations and reviewing proposed study abroad programs involving academic credit.
(Approver: Provost/SVPAA)
2023-2024 Membership:
| Name | Area | Department | Service Term* | |
| Michelle Robertson | Faculty, CoBHS | Nursing | 2021-2024 | |
| David Rands, Chair | Faculty, CoAL | History and Philosophy | 2022-2025 | |
| Michael Shen | Faculty, CoB | Management and Marketing | 2021-2024 | |
| Charmaine Lowe | Faculty, CoE | Teaching and Learning | 2021-2024 | |
| Sergei Markov | Faculty, CoSTEM | Biology | 2021-2024 | |
| Scott Shumate | Faculty, Library | Library | 2021-2024 | |
| Randi Robinson | Financial Aid | Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships | Permanent ex officio |
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| Christine Mathenge | Faculty, CoSTEM | Past Committee Chair | Permanent ex officio |
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| Mickey Wadia | Faculty, CoAL | Campus Representative: Cooperative Center for Study Abroad | Permanent ex officio |
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| Marissa Chandler | Staff, Academic Affairs | Director of Global Engagement | Permanent ex officio |
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| Cassie FitzPatrick | Staff, Academic Affairs | Coordinator Study Abroad and International Exchange | Permanent ex officio |
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| Sydney Barksdale | Student Representative | Student Representative | 2023-2023 | |
If you have questions, concerns, or would like more information about the Study Abroad Committee, please contact:
David Rands
Email:randsd@apsu.edu