MONTREAL, CANADA—SafeAbroad, a leading provider of global intelligence solutions, partnered with Bridgewater State University to present a session on “The Fundamentals of Duty of Care” at the 2023 NAFSA Region X and XI Conference in Montreal, Canada.
During the session, the SafeAbroad team underscored the significance of duty of care in international education and shared best practices for enhancing student safety abroad. Emma Lynch of Bridgewater State University, a key co-presenter, provided valuable insights into the successful implementation of duty of care measures at the institution.
This engaging session explored critical aspects of duty of care, including the obligations and responsibilities that educational institutions have in safeguarding their students and faculty while traveling abroad. They delved into real-world case studies that shed light on past experiences where duty of care was not fulfilled, emphasizing the new legal requirements and higher standards for universities. Additionally, SafeAbroad highlighted ISO 31030, the new universal guideline for Travel Risk Management, and offered actionable insights and strategies to enhance risk management protocols for educational institutions.
SafeAbroad was privileged to present and eagerly anticipates the opportunity to contribute to future NAFSA conferences and events. SafeAbroad remains dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff engaged in global learning experiences.
About SafeAbroad
SafeAbroad is a global safety and risk management firm that provides real-time intelligence and safety solutions to international education professionals, university risk managers, and study abroad leaders. Staffed by a global team of analysts, SafeAbroad specializes in providing actionable and timely intelligence by actively monitoring real-time sources for worldwide risks that could impact the safety of travelers. SafeAbroad delivers location-specific and highly curated safety and security reports, crisis simulation training, and workshops for international education program managers and their travelers. With a team of experienced professionals and a network of global partners, SafeAbroad is committed to ensuring that travelers have the information and support they need to travel confidently abroad. Learn more at SafeAbroad.com.
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