Resources for Advisors
The following links are resources for WPI faculty members who wish to learn more about the experience of off-campus project advising, or for new off-campus project advisors who wish to prepare for this important assignment.
IQP Advising Resources
This link will take you to a variety of resources intended to make the advising of IQPs easier and more satisfying. There are both teaching tools and assessment tools for all aspects of the IQP. Our contributors have advised many projects on and off campus and have shared what they have learned in the process, the benefits of which you will see in the materials posted on this site. All suggestions are very welcomed as IGSD plans to monitor and revise this site frequently. Please copy any materials you wish and alter them to suite your own needs.
Operational Handbook for Advisors Traveling Off-Campus
Congratulations! You are beginning to prepare for one of the most meaningful experiences that you will encounter while at WPI. A successful off-campus experience does not just occur; it requires careful consideration of things you will need to do before you leave, and while at your off-campus site. Natalie Mello, Director of Global Operations in the Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Division (IGSD) in consultation with the appropriate professional experts on campus has developed this document to outline these considerations. In order to insure that you have a successful experience, the Going Global at WPI Operational Handbook has been compiled from a number of sources to provide as much practical information as possible that may be applicable to all project sites. This Handbook was prepared to inform the resident faculty advisor who anticipates advising in the Global Perspective Program during this academic year and is meant to be used in conjunction with the Going Global site specific handbook distributed to all participants (students and advisors).
Off Campus Incident Report
This form is intended for use by faculty advising at an off-campus project site in case of an occurrence involving property damage or personal injury involving the faculty or students at a site. This form may be printed when completed.
Projects Program
The WPI Projects Program Web site contains many valuable resources, including the Directory of Available Projects.
Requirements for Individually Sponsored Residential Projects (ISRPs)
Students and faculty may augment the opportunities available at formal project centers and programs with individually sponsored residential, off-campus projects. These guidelines cover the requirements for formulating such projects so that that they adhere to common, carefully structured risk management protocols.
Explore Completed IQPs
Check out this searchable database to learn about the amazing things that WPI students have accomplished through their projects. This site will provide you with abstracts for only off-campus IQPs up until 2006. To access WPI's Gordon Library searchable database for all student projects, click here.
Advisor Retreat Resources 2009
The theme of the 2009 Retreat for IQP and HUA Advisors was Keeping Things in Perspective: Issues of Health and Safety While Off Campus. Data gathered over the last few years dictated the need for a focus on these critical issues. This retreat was co-facilitated with professionals in risk management and student life.
Advisor Retreat Resources 2008
This year's Retreat was built around a holistic approach to an off-campus experience. We wanted to give participants the opportunity to think about the cultural aspects of going off campus and being more intentional about students' growth throughout and beyond the experience.
Advisor Retreat Resources 2007
The 2007 Retreat was an opportunity for advisors and center directors to start planning for next year's off campus experience with input from other experienced advisors, professionals in student life, education abroad, the career development center and students who have participated in the program.
Last modified: August 20, 2009 11:13:52