ACPA 2010 Cultural Study Tour to Central America and the Panama Canal

December 15, 2010–January 4, 2011

Co-sponsors: ACPA Commission for Global Dimensions in Student Development and the Institute for Shipboard Education (Semester at Sea)

Globalization & Student Affairs: The future is now.

ACPA is proud to sponsor a unique globalization program in collaboration with the Institute for Shipboard Education/Semester at Sea. The trip consists of both travel and structured learning activities focused on globalization in addition to optional field programs. The trip is intended to provide a rich interdisciplinary learning environment with specific sessions focused on internationalization and globalization topics in higher education. Topics discussed might include:

• What is globalization in higher education?
• What is the future of globalization in our profession?
• What are the cultural implications of globalization on our campus?
• How can we increase globalization efforts on our campus?

Semester at Sea’s Enrichment Voyages

If you are looking for a truly unique travel and learn opportunity, Enrichment Voyages are for you. Open to participants of all ages, we invite you to experience the history, culture, and arts of destinations such as Central America and the Caribbean as well as the Amazon River Basin with subject matter experts on the state-of-the-art Semester at Sea floating campus, the MV Explorer. Learn more about our enrichment sessions, service visits, and see what a typical day at sea is like.

The ACPA International Study Tour will be on the ship with several other groups. This allows for great conversations and learning. Once a day our participants will gather to discuss topics specific to student affairs, high education and globalization. A “trip leader” with extensive knowledge on the topic of student affairs and globalization will coordinate the experience for our participants. An agenda and suggested readings for the voyage will be sent to all participants prior to the voyage.

December 2010 Itinerary

Lecturers and Experts

Field Program and Service Options

Pricing/Reservation Information

• Inside cabins: $1,500 + $280.00 for port charges and fees (without windows)*
• Outside cabins: $1,800 + $280.00 for port charges and fees (with windows)*
• Suites: A limited number of suites are available. Please call ASAP for pricing and availability: 877-224-0797.

*Fees are based on double occupancy and include all meals, lodging, emergency insurance and cruise transportation. Airfare to and from the ship location and gratuities are not included. Cabin assignments and roommate matching are conducted by the organizers. Field program activities are available at every port for additional costs. Children are welcome to join for an additional fee. Please see the registration form for details.

Reserve your space today! Fax the registration form to ACPA, attn: Vernon A. Wall at 202-296-3286, or via e-mail at vwall@acpa.nche.edu. The deadline is November 15, 2010. All forms and payments are due to ACPA at this time.

Registration Form (PDF, 90KB)

Tour the Ship

Frequently Asked Questions

Suggested Readings

ACPA Commission for Global Dimensions in Student Development

The Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development is committed to preparing and supporting student development professionals to better serve the needs and challenges of our constituents in addressing global citizenship and leadership through enhancing intercultural competencies and providing general resources. Additional information can be found here.

Questions? Contact Katie Wildman at katherine-wildman@uiowa.edu.