News and announcements
New international travel resource
July 24, 2023
Get global updates and information on services available to the international travel community from Global Risk Insights, our quarterly newsletter.
New SOTA launched
June 9, 2023
Earlier this week, we launched a new and improved Student Organization Travel Authorization (SOTA) system. While the name and process are familiar to current users, you’ll find improved functionality and more automated notifications to make trip coordination easier. See the Student Organization Travel page for updates and a link to the new SOTA site.
Jamieson elected chair of Overseas Security Advisory Council Academia Sector Committee
March 15, 2023
Shaun M. Jamieson, international risk manager, has been elected as chair of the OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council ) Academia Sector Committee (ASC) Steering Committee. OSAC is a U.S. Department of State public-private partnership that promotes security cooperation between the U.S. government and American private sector organizations worldwide. The ASC focuses specifically on safety, security, and health issues facing U.S. colleges and universities operating abroad. As chair, Jamieson will work closely with the U.S. Department of State and lead ASC efforts to identify and address the security challenges and concerns facing education abroad programs, and to promote best practices and policies that support the safety and security of U.S. education abroad participants.