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University Travel Security Positions & Best Practices for Study Abroad Safety & Security. Brent A. Barker Travel Security & Information Manager Office of Global Affairs University of Washington. Creation of the University of Washington Travel Security Position. Study Abroad Programs .
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University Travel Security Positions & Best Practices for Study Abroad Safety & Security Brent A. Barker Travel Security & Information Manager Office of Global Affairs University of Washington
Creation of the University of Washington Travel Security Position
Global Support Project Phase I: Building a Foundation • Knowledge Creation • Improved Processes
Global Support Project Phase II: Global Education • No Institution-Wide Approach for Student Safety & Security Abroad
Travel Security & Information Manager Support the Welfare & Safety of UW Students, Faculty, & Staff traveling Overseas on UW-Sponsored Activities
Emergency Contact Cards UW INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS & EXCHANGES STUDENT Emergency Contact Information Carry this card with you! U.S. State Department Emergency assistance to U.S. citizens traveling abroad +001.202.501.4444 http://travel.state.gov UW International Programs Office Non-emergency, general international program assistance +001.206.221.4404 (M-F,10-4 PST) studyabroad.washington.edu ipe@uw.edu UW 24-hour Emergency Help International Emergency Phone Line +001.206.632.0153 • Carry this card with you! HTH International 24-hour UW student assistance Refer to Certificate # on your HTH membership card www.hthstudents.com Outside US (call collect): +001.510254.8771 Within US: 1.800.257.4823
Program Directors Workshop • Recognizing & Assisting Students in Distress • Alcohol/Substance Abuse Issues & Sexual Assault • Student Conduct & Discipline Issues • Staying Safe & Managing Emergencies Abroad
UW Study Abroad Insurance Mandatory Student Overseas Medical & Evacuation Insurance
New Support for Overseas Programs International Emergency Phone Line 001-206-632-0153
Incident & Evacuation Coordination • Coordinate Travel Emergency Response • Coordinate Evacuations • Medical • Security • Natural Disaster
Review of Incidents • Tracking & Summary of Incidents • Trend Analysis • Lessons Learned
Contact Information Brent Barker Travel Security & Information Manager Office: (206) 616-7927 Cell: (206) 601-7292 Email: barkerb@uw.edu International Emergency Phone Line: 001-206-632-0153