The University supports study/travel programs as an important academic experience for Converse students. Travel itself is a valuable educational experience, but when that travel is combined with rigorous academic components including classroom instruction, reading research projects, writing assignments, and/or creative projects, student learning is greatly enhanced. For that reason, the academic content of all study/travel courses falls under the purview of the Curricular Programs Committee which will monitor programs to ensure that they meet Converse’s standards for academic rigor, clear grading policies, and some level of consistency across the University.
Faculty leaders are responsible for submitting consent/release forms and the detailed itinerary to the Director of International Studies and to the Provost.