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Make sure and check out the facebook page for this program! Students from colleges of agriculture across the U.S. will participate in this study tour, which focuses on public relations and marketing communications in the Greek agriculture industry. Students will earn 3 credit hours on the undergraduate or graduate level and there will be a web-based course starting in the Spring on Greek culture, agriculture and agricultural communications in Greece starting in preparation for the summer tour. The 12-day trip includes visits to farms and agritourism businesses, where students will learn about the agriculture industry in Greece. Students will also visit Greek government offices where they will meet with government officals and discuss agricultural policy, marketing and promotion efforts. The tour also includes a visit to the offices of a Greek newspaper to discuss coverage of agricultural issues with journalists. The group will stay in the costal city of Thessalonkik, home of the American Farm School and Perrotis College, both of which have strong academic programs in agriculture and will be sites visits for the group. Also, periodically throughout the tour, faculty and professionals attending the tour will provide short, practical evening workshops in their areas of expertise, including media relations, photography, news and feature writing, and video production and editing. The tour will conclude with a two-day cultural visit to Athens. Program Leaders Dr. Jefferson Miller, Associate Professor, Agricultural and Extension Education, (jdmiller@uark.edu) Dr. Raymond Barclay, Director, Global Studies Program, (rbarclay@uark.edu)
Course Offerings (3 hours of credit at the undergraduate or graduate level*) AFLS 3313H: Global Issues (Honors) AGED 520V: Special Topics in Ag & Extension Education *There will be a web-based course starting in the Spring on Greek culture, agriculture and agricultural communications in Greece starting in preparation for the summer tour. For more information, please contact Dr. Miller (jdmiller@uark.edu). Opportunities for Faculty and Professionals Fifteen agricultural communications faculty and professionals are being recruited to attend this 12-day tour of Greece. Total cost for faculty and professionals will be $3,000, and they must agree to present a workshop in their area of expertise one evening during the tour (team presentations will be encouraged). Applications from faculty will be accepted until January 15, 2008. A completed"professional enrollment form" is required. Interested faculty and professionals should contact Dr. Jeff Miller (jdmiller@uark.edu) directly if they are interested in participating.
Program Fee: $3,000 + UA Tuition ($552.15 for 3 hrs. UG/ $916.95 for 3hrs. Grad)
The program fee includes round trip airfare from New York (JFK) to Greece, lodging (double occupancy), 2 meals/day, excursions, health insurance, administrative fees, guest speakers, cultural visits and two nights in Athens. Not included are UA tuition, airfare to/from New York (JFK), passport fees, some meals, books, some excursions and personal expenses.
Upon Acceptance to the Program: Deposit $ 300 December 3, 2007 or upon acceptance Program fee payment $ 1,200 February 1, 2008 Program fee payment $ 1,500 + UA Tution March 14, 2008
Withdrawal Policy: Notification of withdrawal is required in writing to the Office of Study Abroad. Lack of written notification will result in the charging of the full fee to the student, regardless of the actual time of withdrawal. For specific withdrawal procedures, please see payment agreement. Financial aid and scholarships are available to UA students. Visiting students must apply for financial aid through their home university. Honors students should apply for study abroad grants through the UA Honors College. Contact the UA Office of Study Abroad for applications and deadlines or visit the Honors website.
Students will be selected based on academic progress (order of preference will be graduate students, seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen). One academic recommendation from a faculty member or academic advisor is also required. Applicants must also have completed the blackboard prepatory course during the spring term.
The priority application deadline is November 15, 2007. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but must be in no later than January 15, 2008. A deposit is required upon acceptance into the program.
For assistance with applications, costs, travel arrangements, etc., contact: Laura Moix For additional information about courses or program content, contact: Dr. Jeff Miller
Students interested in the program will need to complete the 2008 student application. Faculty members and professionals will need to complete the professional enrollment form. Applications are available at the Office of Study Abroad, 722 W. Maple, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or by clicking on the links at the top of the page.
The University of Arkansas reserves the right to alter program costs or content, or to cancel the program should extraordinary circumstances require it.Last Updated: 12/15/07
Office of Study Abroad, 722 W. Maple St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
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