<%@ page import="org.jasig.portal.security.provider.*" %> <%@ page import="org.jasig.portal.security.*" %> <%@ page import="java.util.*" %> <%@ page import="com.pipeline.bom.Person_3" %> <%@ page import="com.pipeline.bom.PersonManager_3" %> <%@ page import="com.pipeline.bom.BomManagerFactory" %> <%@ page import="com.pipeline.web.WebUtil" %> <%@ page import="java.net.*" %> <% //Check to see if this is the Google search appliance String googleApplianceAgent="gsa-crawler"; String userAgent = request.getHeader("User-Agent"); //index will be greater than 0 if the GSA is detected int index=userAgent.indexOf(googleApplianceAgent); //pass-through authentication ------------------------------------------------------ if (index < 0){ //if this is not the Google search appliance String username = ""; try{ SimplePersonManager doriPerson = new SimplePersonManager(); IPerson i = doriPerson.getPerson(request); String uid = (String)i.getAttribute("urn:sungardhe:dir:loginId"); //out.println(uid); username = uid; }catch (java.lang.NullPointerException e){ //user not logged in - redirect to login String theRedirectURL = "/cp/home/displaylogin?goto=" + URLEncoder.encode(request.getRequestURL().toString().replace("http://", "https://")); %> <% }catch (Exception e){ out.println("Error: " + e); } } //END pass-through authentication ------------------------------------------------------ %>
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International Programs

What Kinds of Courses Work in the Break Away Format?

When you are thinking about a Spring Break Away class and study trip, we all worry about whether students will be interested and subscribe.  There is a minimum number of students needed to make the economics of these trips work (think 15-20 students), so teaching a course that appeals to a wide group of students and choosing a destination/s that is appealing makes a difference. 

Here are a few things that we have learned:

  • CORE classes work especially well
  • General electives with wide appeal
  • Courses for majors that can be open to non-majors and have NO prereqs
  • Iconic destinations novice travelers dream about (e.g., Rome, Paris, etc.)
  • Check out the previous Spring Break Away courses
What Kinds of Courses or Destinations Don’t Work as Well?
  • A single section of a course required for majors
  • A destination students have never heard of