brent a. barker travel security & information manager office of global affairs university of...

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Brent A. Barker Travel Security & Information Manager

Office of Global AffairsUniversity of Washington

University Travel Security Positions &

Best Practices for Study Abroad Safety & Security

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Creation of the University of Washington Travel Security

Position

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Study Abroad Programs

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Overseas Operations

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Overseas Centers & Programs

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Phase I: Building a Foundation

Knowledge Creation

Improved Processes

Global Support Project

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Phase II: Global Education

No Institution-Wide Approach for Student Safety & Security Abroad

Global Support Project

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Global Emergency Management Plan

Travel Securit

y & Information

Manager

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Office of Global Affairs

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Support the Welfare & Safety of UW Students, Faculty, & Staff traveling Overseas on UW-Sponsored Activities

Travel Security & Information Manager

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TSIM Reporting Structure

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Best Practices for Study Abroad Safety

& Security

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Prior to Departure

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Travel Registry

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Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact Information for

  Name 24-Hour Phone Website/Email Address

Nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate

U.S. Consulate Chennai

Business hours: 044-2857-4000  chennai.usconsulate.gov/

Gemini CircleChennai 600 006 After hours: (+91-44) 2857-

4000

Emergency number (like “911”)

Local Police   100, 103 (traffic accident)    

Local Fire   101    

Ambulance   102    

Nearest Hospital

Faculty: Contact SOS for referral Student: Contact HTH for referral

SOS: 001-215-942-8226 (Call Collect) HTH: 001-610-254-8771 (Call Collect)

www.internationalsos.com www.hthstudents.com  

Medical Doctor (English-speaking)

Faculty: Contact SOS for referral Student: Contact HTH for referral

SOS: 001-215-942-8226 (Call Collect) HTH: 001-610-254-8771 (Call Collect)

www.internationalsos.com www.hthstudents.com  

Psychiatrist (English-speaking)

Faculty: Contact SOS for referral Student: Contact HTH for referral

SOS: 001-215-942-8226 (Call Collect) HTH: 001-610-254-8771 (Call Collect)

www.internationalsos.com www.hthstudents.com  

Dentist (English-speaking)

Faculty: Contact SOS for referral Student: Contact HTH for referral

SOS: 001-215-942-8226 (Call Collect) HTH: 001-610-254-8771 (Call Collect)

www.internationalsos.com www.hthstudents.com  

Nearest Airport Bengaluru International Airport 080 – 6678 2425 www.bengaluruairport.com/ Administration Block,Devanahalli - 560 300,

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Emergency Contact Cards

UW INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS & EXCHANGESSTUDENTEmergency Contact InformationCarry this card with you! U.S. State DepartmentEmergency assistance to U.S. citizens traveling abroad+001.202.501.4444 http://travel.state.gov

UW International Programs OfficeNon-emergency, general international program assistance+001.206.221.4404 (M-F,10-4 PST)studyabroad.washington.edu ipe@uw.eduUW 24-hour Emergency HelpInternational Emergency Phone Line+001.206.632.0153Carry this card with you!HTH International24-hour UW student assistanceRefer to Certificate # on your HTH membership cardwww.hthstudents.comOutside US (call collect): +001.510254.8771Within US: 1.800.257.4823

Fill in Information Below _____________________________________________ Program Director/Host Institution Contact _______________________________________________________ Local Coordinator _______________________________________________________ Housing Contact _______________________________________________________ Local Police / Emergency Number _______________________________________________________ U.S. Embassy / Consulate (24hr phone & address) ____________________________________________________________ Hospital / Clinic (phone # and address) _______________________________________________________ Local Taxi/Transportation Company _______________________________________________________ Study Abroad Insurance Policy # Fill in Information Below

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Student Life Conduct Database

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International Travel Risk Advisory Committee

(ITRAC)

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Recognizing & Assisting Students in Distress

Alcohol/Substance Abuse Issues & Sexual Assault

 Student Conduct & Discipline Issues  Staying Safe & Managing Emergencies Abroad

Program Directors Workshop

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Health, Mental Health and Conduct Guidelines

• Call HTH / Embassy• Call local "911" number or ambulance• Report Incident to Travel Security

Manager

Red (Critical

Incident)

• Local recommendations of resources• Call HTH • Report Incident to Travel Security

Manager, if the situation may worsen

Orange (Serious Incident)

• Use local resources to resolve • Report incident and resolution upon

return

Yellow (Minor

Incident)

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General & Country Specific Safety Briefings

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Office of Global Affairs Emergency Website

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Mandatory Student Overseas Medical & Evacuation Insurance

UW Study Abroad Insurance

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While Abroad

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International Emergency Phone Line

001-206-632-0153

New Support for Overseas Programs

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Warnings for New & Developing Threats

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Coordinate Travel Emergency Response

Coordinate Evacuations

MedicalSecurityNatural Disaster

Incident & Evacuation Coordination

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Post Incident

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Tracking & Summary of Incidents

Trend Analysis

Lessons Learned

Review of Incidents

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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

Contact Information