Partnership programs refer to an arrangement between KEI and an academic institution in which KEI provides support in the management of study and intern abroad programs developed by the academic institution.
Partnering with KEI reduces expenses, resources and staff commitment, enabling your institution to offer low-cost and diversified programs abroad.
The academic institution retains control over the academic curriculum, resident credit, admission criteria and budget for the program.
The following documents provide detailed information about Customized and Integrated faculty-led programs.
Your institution determines the program type, location, academic curriculum, eligibility, application requirements and admissions criteria.
KEI provides a wide range of support services. Your institution decides which services are best suited for your needs and interests.
Logistical services:
Travel arrangements: international and regional
Airport welcome and transfers
Housing
Meals
Orientation
Pre-departure and on-site guides and support
Cultural activities and excursions in the host region
Medical and travel insurance
On-Site Coordinator (stays with group)
Academic Services:
Academic facilities � classrooms, libraries, computer labs, etc.
Qualified local faculty to teach some or all the courses (in English, if requested)
Design of courses that integrate subject-specific and region-specific content
Integration with local students
Seminars, workshops and short courses
Guest speakers
Reference information on the educational system of the host country
Internship placement
Other services:
Program proposal for review by your institution
Recruitment of students for your programs
Marketing assistance
Mid-term and post-program evaluation
KEI assigns a team of skilled professionals to assist in the design, development, marketing, implementation and evaluation of the program.
The team consists of an Academic Relations Coordinator and a Program Manager who are based in our New York City office, and an On-Site Coordinator who is based at the program location.
Our New York staff will work closely with your institution to provide pre-departure materials and advice, marketing services, assessment tools, and logistic support.
The On-Site Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operations and ensure that the program runs smoothly.
There are several models available for organizing group programs.
Below is an outline of the three most popular models used by academic institutions.
Customized (Faculty-Led) Programs
Customized programs are group arrangements that are supervised by faculty from the home institution.
The supervising professor is responsible for coordinating pre-departure preparations, overseeing the academic component of the program, and limited administrative duties.
In addition, the Supervising Faculty helps obtain institutional approval, works closely with KEI to develop the program, assists the study abroad office with marketing, and advises interested students.
KEI provides full support to the supervising professor and the home institution during the entire process, including program design, development, implementation and evaluation.
We pride ourselves on our reliable service.
Our goal is to ensure smooth operation of the program so that Supervising Faculty have ample time to teach courses, conduct research, pursue professional interests, meet with colleagues, and/or improve their language skills during the program.
Integrated (Faculty-Led) Programs
Integrated programs combine students and faculty from the home institution in the USA with faculty and students from a host institution abroad.
The Supervising Professor teaches one or more courses that are open to students from the home and host institutions.
In turn, students can take other courses offered to at the host institution.
This model provides maximum cultural and academic integration for students and faculty, often costs less than regular faculty-led programs, and offers the most flexibility and options with regard to course offerings, professional visits and cultural excursions.
The group benefits from extensive exposure to the host culture and interaction with local students and professors.
Integrated programs can be organized at any location where KEI offers semester and summer programs.
The dates of the integrated program must coincide with existing KEI program dates at the selected location.
Most institutions prefer to offer combined programs during the summer, but these programs can also be accommodated during the academic year.
Contact Us
Contact Eduard Mandell, Managing Director, for more information and examples of partnership programs.
Tel: 1 (800) 931-5095
Fax: 1 (212) 528-2095
E-mail: eduard@keiabroad.org
