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Designing Reciprocal Short-Term Engagement Activities Abroad

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  • Irena Gorski-Steiner
  • Kate Manni
  • Kayla M. Johnson
  • Khanjan Mehta

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As demand for short-term international engagement experiences continues to grow, it is essential to support faculty in designing activities that are ethical, reciprocal, feasible, and academically rigorous. This article offers practical guidance for faculty to design, plan, facilitate, and reflect on short-term engagement activities abroad—defined here as experiences lasting between four hours and three days. It outlines key steps for preparation, highlights best practices for implementation, and provides strategies to assess community involvement, align with learning outcomes, ensure academic rigor, and evaluate impact. Recognizing that many first-time faculty advisors face challenges in establishing international programs or incorporating meaningful short-term engagement within them, this article presents actionable prompts and insights to aid in the development of effective and ethically grounded activities. By addressing common pitfalls and offering a structured approach, the article aims to enhance the quality and integrity of short-term international engagements in higher education.

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  • Irena Gorski-Steiner & Kate Manni & Kayla M. Johnson & Khanjan Mehta, 2025. "Designing Reciprocal Short-Term Engagement Activities Abroad," Higher Education Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 15(3), pages 1-90, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:hesjnl:v:15:y:2025:i:3:p:90
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