Study Abroad Advisory Board Mission

A Study Abroad Advisory Board (SAAB) is appointed by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to guide and assist International and Area Studies. SAAB membership is drawn primarily from faculty in Arts and Sciences. The functions are:

  • To review the quality of existing Washington University programs on a regular basis;
  • To review requests from departments to initiate new programs or to eliminate or substantially modify existing programs;
  • To review student requests to attend non-Washington University programs in other countries for Washington University credit;
  • To review and approve departmental plans for study abroad projects for majors;
  • To make recommendations to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences about all matters concerning study abroad.