[Counselor_Educ] Please Share Botswana Study Abroad

[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 Credit Hours Available (ACEP Provider No. 4209)
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Deadline Extended APPLICATION DEADLINE – March 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 March 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
Office of Global Opportunities - ohio.edu<https://www.ohio.edu/global/goglobal/index.cfm>
www.ohio.edu
HIDE Want to learn more? Start your journey with a GO101 session - learn about the variety of opportunities and how our office can help you find your global program. Mon - Fri, 12pm. Need your specific questions answered? Stop by during our walk-in advising hours. Mon - Fri, 10am - 4pm


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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