ROLE OF FACULTY AND STAFF

At the head of each group is a program director who is a member of the Wharton staff and whose primary role is official representative of the school. The program director is intimately involved in planning the immersion experience itinerary in cooperation with the faculty area specialists, and ensures that program arrangements are realized en route. The program director also facilitates group decisions, and serves as a formal link between the group and the university in case of emergencies.

Another key role is played by each group's student coordinators. These individuals have extensive living experience in the countries visited. In addition to being an interpreter of the local culture, student coordinators serve as liaisons between the group and the GIP staff to help deal with any problems that might arise.