V. P. Black College of Biblical Studies: Central America Study Abroad. CASA Program. Faulkner University ... Application and Forms Packet

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1 5345 Atlanta Hwy. Montgomery, AL Faulkner University V. P. Black College of Biblical Studies: Central America Study Abroad CASA Program Application and Forms Packet

2 . APPLICATION FORM Central America Study Abroad Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Cell Phone : Home Phone: Classification :. Freshman.. Sophomore.. Junior. Senior. Other... Field of Study (major): Current GPA: What institution of higher education do you attend? Reasons why you want to participate in Central America Study Abroad. Send application and your $50 application fee to: (Make check payable to Faulkner University) Deadline for application and fee is Jan. 31 Dr. Edward Hicks Director of Faulkner s Campus Abroad Program 5345 Atlanta Hwy. Montgomery, AL 36109

3 PAYING FOR THE CENTRAL AMERICA STUDY ABROAD CASA CLASSES AND TRIP A $50 registration fee is due on January 15 th. Two travel payments are to be made. The initial payment of $ is needed by February 15 th so that airline tickets can be secured at the lowest price. This will serve as a down payment and will constitute your commitment to the program. The final payment will be required by April 15th so that firm reservations for the housing and tours can be completed. You may wish to make installment payments, if so: 1. Installment payments must be approved by the Business Office two months prior to departure. 2. You must go to the Business Office to set this up with Mr. Jamie Horn. 3. Any previous Faulkner bill and/or payments due to the business office for this semester must be cleared before tickets may be purchased. REMEMBER, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE SUMMER SESSION IS AVAILABLE Federal student loan: if you have not used all of your annual loan money eligibility for the current school year or if you are graduating December, you can borrow more Stafford loan money. Check with Financial Aid. Parent PLUS loan: your parent may qualify for a parent loan to pay for your expenses. Check with Financial Aid. Alternative Loan: Both Citibank and EdAmerica have private loans for which you may qualify. Both are fast and it is easy to complete the pre-approval process. Just submit an online preapproval application at: or by phone or or by phone Please inquire in the Financial Aid Office for further information.

4 CHANGE OF PLANS CANCELLATION DUE TO HEALTH REASONS Any student who is not able to go for health reasons should discuss the situation with Dr. Trull. Supporting documents from the student's physician will be required. TRAVEL PENALTIES Those who cancel after airline tickets have been purchased and travel arrangements have been paid will be liable for any penalties assessed by the airlines and land travel companies. DATE: DATE: STUDENT: PARENT OR GUARDIAN:

5 ANTIGUA CAMPUS POLICIES The policies at International Program campuses are usually the same as on the Faulkner campus, but with the following exceptions: 1. No unexcused devotional or church meeting absences are allowed. 2. No unexcused class absences are allowed. 3. Students are not allowed to operate motorized vehicles. 4. No visitors may be housed in the University housing or the host family s house in Antigua unless special prior arrangements have been made with the Director. 5. Students must travel in groups of two or more. At least two women must be included in any travel group that includes both men and women. Students are advised to travel in larger groups. 6. CASA program does not include independent travel in Central America. 7. Students under the age of 21 must have a specific permission card relating to the program on file in the office before any trips may be made. 8. A curfew or lights out will be enforced at the residence or host family. No one may remain up without specific permission from the faculty or coordinator. 9. Students who fail to maintain good grades on their International Program work may be restricted from traveling. 10. No hot plates or similar electrical appliances are permitted. Hair dryers (220 volts) may be used. 11. Students must sign out of the residence or host family s home EVERY TIME they leave for any reason, giving destination and expected time to return. 12. Keep your room and the kitchen clean at all times for hygiene purposes. 13. Students must be considerate of the host family s schedule and bedtime. 14. Store uneaten food out of the sleeping areas. 15. Students should behave in Christian culturally appropriate ways. 16. Students may go into downtown in small groups, but must return by supper time. Although the following rules are basically the same as those in Montgomery, the unique situation overseas demands our taking note of them. 1. Students are reminded that no male and female students may stay in the same hotel room when traveling. 2. No long distance calls may be charged to the hotel, hostel, school, or host family. 3. No one of the opposite sex is permitted into the men's or women's bedroom areas unsupervised. 4. Women may wear jeans while traveling and for classes and chapel while overseas. Dresses are to be worn for church services and when appropriate. MODEST SHORTS may be worn AFTER classes. Shorts should be no shorter than 2-3 inches above the knee. Athletic shorts are not acceptable for casual wear. Shorts for athletic participation should not be of the extremely short variety. Tight or form-fitting attire such as spandex or biker shorts are not acceptable. It is imperative that students behave and dress appropriately since we are in another country and representing Faulkner University. 5. All students are required to attend church services on Sunday. 6. The consumption of, possession of, or storage of alcoholic beverages of any kind for one's self or for others will result in the automatic suspension of those involved. 7. Although the semester officially ends when students move out of the residence after final examinations are completed, students are still expected to maintain Christian standards of conduct throughout their remaining travel time. I, the undersigned student, have read these rules and those of the Faulkner University Student Handbook. I agree to abide both in the spirit and the letter of all rules. I understand that any failure to

6 do so could result in disciplinary action or expulsion from the program, and that Faulkner University is not under any obligation to refund any fees paid to it. I agree that this contract, its validity, and its interpretation will be governed by the law of the state of Alabama, excluding its provisions for conflict of laws. In the event that I, either on my behalf or that of another, commence legal action against Faulkner University or any of its faculty, staff, or administration for any matter related to or arising from the Campus Abroad Program, I expressly agree that such action can be commenced only in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Alabama. DATE: DATE: STUDENT: PARENT OR GUARDIAN:

7 PROCEDURES FOR SUSPENSION FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM I. OFFICIALS OF THE UNIVERSITY 1. The Code of Student Conduct at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama and the additional rules of the foreign campus policies shall be in force and effect. The student determined to be in violation of those rules shall be disciplined accordingly. 2. The Dean of International Programs in Montgomery (Dr. Rampersad) and the Director of the Campus Abroad Program (Dr. Hicks) or the onsite faculty member are empowered to act as representatives of the Vice President for Student Services in matters pertaining to discipline of students of the International Programs. 3. The Director shall inform the Dean of Students of disciplinary action. The Dean is then free to undertake further disciplinary action at his discretion. II. INTERROGATION OF STUDENTS 1. Students who have been accused of infractions shall first be questioned by the Director or onsite faculty member. 2. The accused student shall be questioned in isolation. 3. Students who allegedly witnessed the infraction will be asked to testify, and such testimony will take place in the presence of the accused. 4. If possible, all interrogations shall be tape recorded. III. SUSPENSION 1. Upon admission of a rule violation or evidence of a suspendable offense, the student shall be informed immediately of the violation and suspension. Standard of Proof: If the director or the temporary student services committee concludes from the evidence that the accused more likely than not committed the offense, then suspension or other sanctions may be imposed. 2. The Director shall call the parents or guardian of the student and notify them of the suspension in the student's presence. 3. The student may then talk with his/her parents or guardian in the presence of the Director or onsite faculty member. 4. The student must vacate the residence within 48 hours of the suspension unless there are extenuating circumstances. 5. Suspended students shall be restricted to the residence until they vacate the premises. 6. Other students may travel with a suspended student only by special permission of the Director. 7. A suspended student may not return to the residence during the semester of his/her suspension without permission. IV. APPEALS 1. A suspended student shall have the right to appeal the suspension to a temporary Student Services Committee. The committee shall be composed of one faculty member (not the Director), one student appointed by the Director, and if possible one other person appointed by the other two members of the committee. Upon appeal, the committee shall conduct a hearing in which relevant evidence shall be

8 presented in a fair and reasonable manner. Neither legal counsel, guardian nor parents of the accused shall be permitted to appear at the hearing except as an eye-witness, not as a character witness. 2. The decision of the temporary Student Services Committee is final and no appeal lies therefrom. V. ASSISTANCE TO SUSPENDED STUDENTS 1. The Director or onsite faculty member of the program, if requested, will render assistance to the suspended student in formulating plans for his/her return to the U.S.A. 2. If requested by the student or his/her parents, the Director or onsite faculty member will assist the student in changing airline or train reservations or buying an airline ticket home (at the student's expense). 3. If requested, the Director or onsite faculty member will assist the student in taking his/her luggage to the train station or airport. 4. If requested, the Director or onsite faculty member will arrange a hotel reservation for the student at his/her expense. DATE: DATE: STUDENT: PARENT OR GUARDIAN:

9 FAULKNER UNIVERSITY Campus Abroad Participation and Housing AGREEMENT Name (print): Signature: Student #: Host Family: Address: Semester: _Summer 2014_ Summer Session Costs: $ : TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR STUDENT OCCUPANCY EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW, ALL RESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS APPLY TO ACCOMMODATIONS IN ANTIGUA 1. Term. This agreement begins when residences are assigned by the Christian Spanish Academy or Program Director and will terminate when we leave Antigua. 2. Move out. When moving out you must arrange a time with your Program Director. Your room should be cleaned and the key returned to your apartment supervisor or host family at the scheduled time. Failure to comply will incur fines. 3. Keys. Lost keys should be reported immediately to the apartment supervisor or host family. A $50 fee will be charged for lost keys. 4. Damages. Residents will be charged for any repairs or cleaning incurred beyond normal wear and tear. Report damages to Program Director immediately, host family, or to the apartment supervisor. 5. Apartment guests. Program Director must be notified of all overnight guests. Guests are not to stay more than two consecutive nights. Students are responsible for the behavior of their guests and any damages caused by their guests. Visitors of the opposite sex must be confined to the common area of the apartment or house, and must leave by 10:00 p.m. 6. Weekly room checks. The Program Director or his designee will receive reports from the host families as to the behavior the students and status of the cleanliness of students rooms.

10 FAULKNER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ABROAD PROGRAM APPLICATION CHECK LIST This step-by-step procedures list is to aid the student in completing each part of the application process in proper sequence. YOU MUST EXERCISE MATURE RESPONSIBILIY IN ORDER TO BE A PART OF THIS PROGRAM. Deadlines must be met on schedule. If you have questions, contact Dr. Edward Hicks, Director of Faulkner s Campus Abroad Programs. 1. The student at this point has already paid the $1000 down payment to the business office. The down payment is non-refundable should you withdraw from the program. Your airline ticket purchased with your down payment can be used for another flight if you back out of the program. 2. Students from other colleges and universities, who intend to return to those schools after their study abroad, must obtain a "letter of standing" and a transcript from appropriate officials of their present institutions and forward them immediately to Dr. Edward Hicks, Faulkner University, 5345 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL Obtain a passport. The application is in this folder. Instructions are explained fully on the sheet labeled "Passport Application Procedure". 4. Read carefully the International Program forms. Sign where indicated for student, then send these home to your parents to be signed. (We have enclosed a self-addressed envelope for their convenience.) The letter enclosed with forms indicates when these forms MUST be in our office. 5. See the Financial Services Office if you are applying for any type of scholarship, grant, or loan. All financial aid applications must be completed early in order to allow time for processing. If you have any financial aid or if you usually pay 1/3 down at registration and the balance in installments, you must sign a Faulkner University Business Office form to cover these payments while you are abroad. This note must be signed by both STUDENT AND PARENTS and returned to the Business Office (Jamie Horn) PRIOR to departure. 6. Bring 2 of your passport pictures to the Campus Abroad Program Office as soon as you have them. 7. All academic advising for the Campus Abroad Program students will be done by Dr. Hicks or the person designated in his absence. 8. If you are applying for independent or individualized study courses, pick up the proper forms at the Registrar s office and consult with both the chairman of the department and with Dr. Hicks to work out the details of your course of study. Return the forms to the registrar s office after they are completed. 9. No shots are required for travel to our destinations, but it is recommended that you have a tetanus shot and other shots updated. 10. Make payments for the Campus Abroad Program to Jamie Horn in the Business Office.

11 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MEDICAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENT & RELEASE I understand and acknowledge that an absolute prerequisite of my being allowed to participate in the Study Abroad program is that I must have in force prior to departure and keep in force for the duration of the trip, a medical insurance policy that will be honored in the country/countries to which and/or through which the trip will be made. I understand and acknowledge as an absolute pre-requisite to my participation in the Study Abroad Program that I must both affirmatively represent (and I do so represent by signing below) that I have secured such medical insurance coverage or will secure such coverage AND that I must present written proof of such coverage to Dr. Edward Hicks at whatever time prior to departure he requires it. I understand and agree that failure to comply with these requirements will result in my not being allowed to make the trip and that I will not be entitled to any refunds of any funds previously deposited toward making the trip. I understand and acknowledge that I must have in my possession at all times during the trip whatever proof of insurance is required for the rendition of medical services in the country/countries to which and/or through which the trip will be made. I understand and acknowledge that neither Faulkner University nor any of its representatives in their individual capacities will be in any way responsible for covering my medical bills, including copayments and deductibles, if I require medical services on the trip. I further understand that no representative of Faulkner University on the Study Abroad trip has the power to obligate Faulkner University to be in any way responsible for my medical bills, including co-payments and deductibles, if I require medical services on the trip; only Dr. Billy D. Hilyer, President of Faulkner University can so obligate the University. I understand and agree that neither Dr. Hicks acceptance of my representation that I have the aforementioned medical insurance coverage nor Dr. Hicks acceptance of my submitted written proof of such coverage will in any way operate to make Faulkner University or Dr. Edward Hicks or any other Faulkner representative responsible for any medical services I require on the trip in the event that my medical insurer does not cover expenses for the services I require. In consideration of being permitted to participate in Faulkner University s Campus Abroad program, the undersigned student and/or his or her spouse and/or his or her parent(s) and/or guardian(s), (hereinafter student) for himself/herself and his/her legal representatives, heirs and assigns, hereby releases, waives and discharges Faulkner University, its Board of Trustees, its officers, administrators, employees (both faculty and staff) and any and all volunteers acting in conjunction with same (hereinafter, Faulkner University), from all liability for any and all loss or damage, and any claim or damages resulting or arising therefrom, on account the student or the participant not having in place the aforementioned medical insurance coverage. Student expressly agrees that this acknowledgement and release agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Alabama, that it is governed by the laws of said State, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

12 In witness whereof, the undersigned has/have executed this release. Printed name of participant Signature of participant Printed name of Witness Signature of Witness ****************************************************************************** Printed name of spouse of participant Signature of spouse of participant Printed name of Witness Signature of Witness ****************************************************************************** Printed name of parent/guardian #1 of participant Signature of parent/guardian #1 Printed name of Witness Signature of Witness

13 ****************************************************************************** Printed name of parent/guardian #2 of participant Signature of parent/guardian #2 Printed name of Witness Signature of Witness