May 21, 2007 – June 3, 2007
Sponsored by ACPA, ACUI, ACUHO-I, NASPA

Program Description
In this century, student affairs professionals are helping to prepare students to live and work in a global society. This means the profession needs to gain a global perspective and understanding of other societies, especially their educational systems.

Are there differences between student services in other countries?
What do you need to know in preparing today's student?
The 2007 International Student Affairs Study Tour Program focused on South Africa. Participants also learned about student services in the South African higher education and student affairs administrators and student leaders. It was a fabulous two-week tour with colleagues and friends. Visits included Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durbin, Robben Island, the Apartheid Museum, the Nelson Mandela Museum, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum.

Who particpated?
The trip included 32 participants in the Summer 2007 tour.

The study abroad tour is offered to members of the higher education community including graduate students, faculty, staff, and significant others. Graduate students in higher education or related programs can gain 3 hours of academic credit through their home institutions or earn a certificate through the California State University – Long Beach. The curriculum is developed under the direction of Dawn Person, Ed.D. 

Faculty Members:

• Stephanie Gordon, Director of Educational Programs, NASPA
• Jacquie Skinner Jackson, Director of Educational Programs and Publications, ACPA
• Dawn Person, Professor of Higher Education, California State University – Long Beach
• Sallie Traxler, Executive Director, ACUHO-I
• Jack Voorhees, Director of Educational Programs and Services, ACUI

Highlights from the Summer 2007 Tour:

• Visit to the University of Pretoria, Tshwane Univeristy, Witswatersrand University, University Road Westville, University of Stellenbosch, University of the Western Cape,  University of Cape Town,  South African Parliament
• Numerous tours, including:
  
  • Mandela Museum, now called the Mandela Family Museum
    
  • Hector Pieterson Memorial
    
  • Wandies Place
    
  • Apartheid Museum in Ormonde, Johannesburg
    
  • Cape Town
    
  • Robben Island
    
• Visit to Table Mountain National Park
  
• Scenic drive to Signal Hill
  
• Various presentations from highly notable professionals and a comprehensive syllabus developed by Dr. Dawn R. Person.