[Counselor_Educ] Study Abroad Opportunity in Botswana July 2019

[Robinson, Mona]

Ohio University International Opportunity

Counseling and Education Cultural View of Botswana

July 6-July 29, 2019

For Students, Faculty, Staff and Practitioners

30 NBCC Approved CE’s (ACEP Provider No. 4209)

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APPLICATION DEADLINE – February 1, 2019

The Institute is a dynamic introduction to counseling in Botswana, as well as a 3-week adventure in a beautiful African country with much to see and do! It is an opportunity to gain an international perspective on counseling and education while enjoying camaraderie with colleagues and students. Counselor educators, staff, teachers, administrators, education professionals and students from other universities are welcome to participate!



PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The program goal is to broaden participants' awareness of social diversity, counseling, education, and cultural issues in a non-American setting and to share a travel abroad adventure with friendly colleagues in a semi-structured environment. This is a chance for current and future counselors and education professionals to learn about counseling, education, and human services work in Botswana, while enjoying day trips to cultural and historic sites. Air travel to and from Botswana is not included in the program fee; however, lodging and classroom accommodations at the University of Botswana are included in program fees. For further information on sign up, the costs, and the amenities that go with the trip (e.g., tours, some meals, arts events), contact the Office of Global Opportunities at Ohio University.



Participants will reflect on cultural parallels and differences in America and Botswana and examine counseling and education approaches. All excursions are educational in nature and include, the Botswana National Museum, local craft area, Gaborone Game Reserve, Main Mall, Livingstone, Thamaga pottery,Bahurutshe and Manyana rock paintings, Otse Gauge and manyelanong. Participants will also complete NBCC International (NBCC-I) Mental Health Facilitator (MHF) program. Please share this opportunity with students of counseling or other majors as the course will meet the requirements for many cross-cultural courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Part of which will consist of an online dimension that will occur in Botswana and through the summer.



PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITY

Educators in counseling or education, licensed counselors (master’s or doctoral level), and education professionals, (master’s practitioners or doctoral students), teachers, staff, administrators who wish to make an international presentation on cultural issues at the Botswana Institute are asked to submit a brief proposal outline detailing the topic to Dr. Mona Robinson at robinsoh at ohio.edu<mailto:robinsoh at ohio.edu> by February 1, 2019.

PROGRAM STAFF

Director


Assistant


Mona Robinson, PhD, LPCC-S, LSW, CRC

Professor

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

Ohio University

Patton College of Education
432D McCracken Hall

Athens, Ohio 45701

(740) 593-4461 phone

(740) 593-0477 fax

robinsoh at ohio.edu<mailto:robinsoh at ohio.edu>


Adrienne Erby, PhD, LPC, NCC

Assistant Professor

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

Ohio University

Patton College of Education
432V McCracken Hall

Athens, Ohio 45701

(740) 593-4457 phone

(740) 593-0477 fax

erby at ohio.edu<mailto:erby at ohio.edu>




APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Go to https://www.ohio.edu/global/goglobal/index.cfm
and click on Apply Now!

2. Follow the instructions to select whether you are

a. An OHIO student

b. Not an OHIO student

3. NOTE: if you are not an OHIO student, you will need to complete the entire application in one log-in section. You will not be able to log back into the system if you close your browser.

4.Complete all fields and upload documents as required. Click submit. The system will tell you if you are missing information or documents.

5. Make sure you check the correct cost information. All participants pay the same amount for their program participation; however, OHIO undergraduate students are able to apply their instructional fees (tuition) to the program cost, which accounts for the difference you may notice.



TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE
















July 6


Travel Day -Depart US





July 18


University of Botswana Classes


July 7


Travel Day Arrive GBE





July 19


University of Botswana Classes


July 8


Arrive University of Botswana





July 20


Otse Gauge and manyelanong and Local Crafts


July 9


University of Botswana Orientation and Classes





July 21


University of Botswana


July 10


University of Botswana Classes





July 22


MHF- ASAP training


July 11


University of Botswana Classes





July 23


MHF- ASAP training


July 12


Botswana National Museum





July 24


University of Botswana Classes


July 13


Gaborone Game Reserve





July 25


Bahurutshe and Manyana rock paintings


July 14


Livingstone, Thamaga pottery





July 26


University of Botswana


July 15


University of Botswana Classes





July 27


Free time to pack and prepare to depart


July 16


University of Botswana Classes





July 28


Travel Day-Depart GBE


July 17


University of Botswana Classes





July 29


Travel Day-Arrive US










QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about the academics or program content, please contact Dr. Mona Robinson at robinsoh at ohio.edu<mailto:robinsoh at ohio.edu>. For questions about cost or applications, please contact Kirsten Dabelko in the Office of Global Opportunities at dabelkok at ohio.edu<mailto:dabelkok at ohio.edu>.



Program fee: $3,000 plus airline ticket – undergraduates

                      $4000 plus airline ticket – graduates, non students, practitioners, educators




Mona Robinson, PhD, LPCC-S, LSW, CRC
Professor
Interim Director, George E. Hill Center for Counseling and Research
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Program Coordinator
Ohio University
The Gladys W. and David H.
Patton College of Education
Department of Counseling and Higher Education
432D McCracken Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701
(740) 593-4461 phone
(740) 593-0477 fax
robinsoh at ohio.edu<mailto:robinsoh at ohio.edu>


National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE)
2nd Vice President (2018-2022)

“A Professional Organization Dedicated to Quality Services for Persons with Disabilities through Education and Research”

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