The Global Engagement Team offers year-round workshops to support faculty and staff leading students abroad. Topics include program design, health and safety, emergency response, and more. We collaborate with campus and external partners to provide up-to-date, practical guidance. Whether you’re creating a new program or preparing to travel, these trainings equip you to lead safe, meaningful experiences.
See below for examples of past trainings and workshops, and visit our events page to register for upcoming sessions.
Learn to recognize and respond to first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies, including burns, cuts, sudden illness, and more. Upon successful completion, receive a 2-year certification.
Discover the essential steps for creating a study abroad program and gain valuable insights from instructors who have successfully launched new programs.
Explore group dynamic challenges, apply pre-departure strategies, use interventions, and foster inclusive environments.
Gain an understanding of the University of Michigan’s travel requirements and resources, destination risk assessments, student travel preparation, emergency protocols, and support services.
Learn to navigate GeoBlue Worldwide Insurance services and resources using real health-related scenarios.
Gain hands-on experience with incident management using tabletop scenarios, response strategies, and communication protocols.
Explore trends in mental health abroad, on-site challenges, and resources available to support students overseas.
Enhance your skills, confidence, and capacity to support those facing mental health challenges, including students abroad.
