Delegates accepted to the Global Leadership Symposium will be provided with full information via email regarding their specific trip. The following is a guide to the support provided.
| Pre-Departure Support | GLSS – Australia | GLSS - International |
|---|---|---|
| GLP staff contact for advice | Yes | Yes |
| GLSS Guide (Handbook) | Yes | Yes |
| Information Session | Yes – prior to applications closing, will include specific information on itinerary, packing and what to expect | Yes – prior to applications closing, will include specific information on itinerary, packing and what to expect |
| Online Pre-Departure Training | No | Yes – all delegates complete an online activity to familiarise themselves with the issues of the trip |
| Face-to-face Pre-Departure Training Session | No | Yes – all delegates complete a short training session including icebreakers, cross-cultural training & specific information on packing, logistics and learning goals |
Accepted delegates will be contacted regularly via email and will have access to GLP staff members who can guide them in preparing for their upcoming trip.
Each enrolled GLP students is allocated a GLP Advisor to assist them during their enrolment. Your advisor can be contacted for guidance on meeting the program requirements. All delegates are also issues with a GLP Guide (handbook) for their specific trip.
Pre-Departure Training includes an online activity that all delegates must complete, to familiarise themselves with the issues and cultures encountered on the trip. Delegates traveling to the GLSS international events will also participate in a face-to-face training session covering specific logistical information as well as cultural expectations and learning goals.
| Trip Support | GLSS – Australia | GLSS - International |
|---|---|---|
| Macquarie University staff to accompanies the trip and handle logistical procedures | Yes | Yes |
| Travel insurance is provided in the trip cost | No | Yes |
| Emergency procedures and regular university policies regarding 'duty of care' | Yes | Yes |
Each symposium will be accompanied by experienced university staff on hand to support the logistics of the trip and for student assistance.
Arrangements will be made for each delegation, upon returning, to share their experiences with the university community and for the individual delegates to reevaluate and reflect on their learning goals.
Certificates of Participation will be awarded to all delegates.