Student Care

The Switzerland Program Faculty-in-Residence (FiR) will be expected to provide various levels of student care during their time abroad. This may include extensive after hours support for students involved in emergencies, enforcement of community standards, or checking in on students who are ill. Commonly, FiR provide support for students who are struggling, asking vocational questions, or navigating issues of faith through formal/informal conversations and structured times of support.

The Switzerland staff will discuss your student care expectations during the RA and FiR Orientation that occurs before the beginning of the term. If you have any questions regarding your role in providing student care prior to orientation, please contact Ezra Plank (ezra.plank@pepperdine.edu). 

For an excellent example of a real life scenario in which the FiR and the Switzerland Program administration worked together to provide effective student care for a sick student, click on the case study link below.