Gregory F. Malveaux PhD, is a professor at Montgomery College and has been a study abroad coordinator and international education director in higher education for over a decade and a half. He has traversed over sixty countries and has led student, faculty and community-based study abroad programs to Africa, Asia, Central America, South America, and Europe. His passion to be a global citizen led him to pursue overseas studies in Africa, teach ESOL throughout Southeast Asia, Chair the English and U.S. Business Department at Nation University (formally known as Yonok University) in Thailand, and serve as a study abroad specialist in American higher education. He is dedicated to cultivating lifelong service learning and safe overseas opportunities for all.

• DedicationForeword- General HonoréPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: The Growth, Evolution and Aspects of Study Abroad Chapter 2: The “Largest 3” Areas of Risks and Liabilities with Study Abroad Chapter 3: The Prevalence of Medical Risks and Resulting Lawsuits in Study Abroad Chapter 4: “Sexual assault” Risks and Liabilities with Study Abroad Chapter 5: The Tragedy of Supervisory Neglect in Study Abroad Chapter 6: Increasing Concerns with Cyber Threats, Identity Theft, and Terrorist Acts Chapter 7: The Experts’ Advice – Best Practices#1-6 Chapter 8: The Experts’ Advice – Best Practices#7-15 Chapter 9: The Experts’ Advice – Best Practices#16-23 Chapter 10: Final Thoughts and EncouragementAppendix A: Sample Waiver AAppendix B: Sample Waiver BAppendix C: Sample Waiver CAppendix D: Sample Waiver DAppendix E: Sample Waiver EAppendix F: Sample Waiver FAppendix G: Sample Waiver GAppendix H: Sample Waiver HAppendix I: Malveaux Sample Recommended Waiver for Minimizing Risks and Liability in Study AbroadAppendix J: Internship AgreementAppendix K: Service Learning AgreementAppendix L: Health Disclosure FormAppendix M: Application for Semester or Year-Long Study AbroadReferencesCases Cited

This important guide is a must-read for students before they study abroad, for their parents who may not understand the risks, and for college program directors who get caught in damaging legal battles when their plans don’t take dangers into account. Dr. Malveaux’s research and case histories are sobering. Universities are rightly proud of their popular study abroad programs, and they can do more to guarantee a successful experience for their students. This is the road map.