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SAFETI Workshops: OSAC Mexico 2013

International OSAC College & University Health, Safety and Security Seminar in Mexico City – Monday, August 26, 2013

OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council, U.S. Department of State) will offer the International College and University Health, Safety, and Security Seminar at the University of California's Casa de California in Mexico City, Mexico on Monday, August 26, 2013.

This free, one-day seminar will address special topics and issues related to educational programs for on-site study abroad program providers for U.S. college students. Through support from sponsors, there will be no cost to participate in the seminar.

University of California Education Abroad Program is hosting the program at their Casa de California and Terra Dotta Software will sponsor lunch for attendees. This free, one-day seminar, will address critical issues facing education abroad professionals including student health, mental health, personal security, crisis management, a regional security overview, substance abuse, and more.

The seminar has been developed with support from AMPEI, the Mexican Association for International Education, and includes AMPEI leadership and members from various Mexican universities as presenters for the program.

Participants will also be invited to participate in an OSAC Mexico City Country Council meeting on Tuesday morning, August 27, 2013; details to follow.

The seminar is free. Attendees will need to cover their own transportation, lodging, and other personal expenses.

Agenda and Logistic Information
The agenda, and information on travel, lodging, and local information has been posted on the OSAC website.

Registration for OSAC Constituents
Registration is now open on the event's website https://www.osac.gov/Pages/EventDetails.aspx?cid=1812 on OSAC.gov.

Registration for non-OSAC Constituents
If you do not have an OSAC.gov account, please contact Christina Lorelli at LorelliCJ@state.gov, to register and receive copies of the draft and logistical information.

OSAC Mexico 2013 Draft Agenda
A copy of the draft agenda for the day can also be found on the SAFETI Website at: http://globaled.us/safeti/mexico2013/agenda/.

If you have specific questions about the event, please contact Anna Rapp, OSAC Research and Information Support Center (RISC) Staff, at 571-345-7748 or RappAM@state.gov.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

Gary

Gary Rhodes, Ph.D., Director
SAFETI Clearinghouse
Center for Global Education at UCLA