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GroupCare Suite of Services

GroupCare

Institutional Risk Management for Faulty-Led Programs

Welcome to Our Proprietary

GroupCare Program.

Select Travel Study’s proprietary GroupCare Program is a structured risk-management framework designed to support faculty-led study abroad programs across the United Kingdom and continental Europe.

GroupCare integrates European in-country operational oversight with U.S.-based institutional coordination, ensuring alignment with university risk policies before departure and direct execution support on the ground.

Developed in collaboration with global emergency management specialists, including Exlog-Global, GroupCare provides universities with defined escalation procedures, continuous regional monitoring, and 24/7 response coordination throughout the program lifecycle.

International academic travel requires proactive risk planning and shared responsibility. While no destination is without risk, Select Travel Study maintains active monitoring of health, environmental, and geopolitical conditions across all program locations. Our teams assess potential impacts on active and upcoming programs and communicate relevant advisories directly to faculty and institutional partners.

Universities retain authority over participation decisions, while our operational teams provide structured support to facilitate informed, timely decision-making.

The GroupCare framework clarifies responsibilities among Select Travel Study, faculty leaders, institutional partners, and local providers — creating a coordinated safety structure designed specifically for faculty-led academic programs in Europe.

Structured Responsibilities Within Our Risk Management Framework

Our responsibility to you.

1. Strategic risk partnership

We maintain an active partnership with Exlog-Global and other risk-management specialists to provide structured emergency planning and crisis response support across all program destinations.

2. CONTINUOUS RISK MONITORING

Our European operational teams monitor regional developments and assess destination-specific risk factors relevant to active and upcoming programs.

3. 24/7 SUPPORT & ESCALATION

Faculty leaders have direct access to 24/7 support and clearly defined escalation procedures managed through our in-country teams.

4. REGULATORY & LOCAL COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT

We coordinate with local providers to ensure adherence to applicable government and health regulations within each destination.

5. INCIDENT REPORTING & RESPONSE

Defined reporting channels allow for immediate review, assessment, and corrective action when necessary.

6. CLEAR COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

We establish pre-program communication protocols to ensure faculty and institutional partners know how to access support at any time.

7. SHARED EXPECTATIONS

Prior to departure, we align roles and responsibilities with faculty and institutional administrators to ensure clarity across all stakeholders.

Faculty Responsibilities

1. Pre-program preparation

Prepare participants for academic expectations and local context prior to departure.

2. policy alignment

Ensure participants understand and follow institutional and destination requirements.

3. ongoing communication

Maintain communication with Select Travel Study’s in-country team throughout the program.

Local Provider Responsibilities

1. Regulatory compliance

Confirm compliance with applicable local laws and operational standards.

2. operational readiness

Maintain service readiness and clear lines of communication with Select Travel Study’s regional teams.

3. incident notification

Report any deviations, incidents, or regulatory changes promptly to our operational staff.

4. health & safety standards

Adhere to recognized health and safety practices appropriate to their sector and location.

5. resource availability

Maintain appropriate staffing and operational resources to support scheduled programs.

What Professors Say

“Select Travel has and continues to provide excellent services before, during, and after each trip to ensure that the travel experience is first-class and memorable. They have not disappointed us, and I am confident that future trips will be equally as successful.”

D.H.

University of the Arts, PA

"This was our first year to use Select Travel of our Healthcare Study Abroad program. What I had heard about the company proved to be correct. They were very professional, easy to deal with, accommodating, creative and executed the trip without problems. We were very pleased with every aspect of the experience. I would highly recommend Select Travel.”

R.W.

Chair Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences,
Arkansas State University

"Our trip was exceptionally well-organized. Every detail was in place upon arrival in country. Select Travel went above my expectations to coordinate high-quality in-country visits and provided access to people and places that would not have been available otherwise."

Y.Y.

Professor of Music,

Hamline University

"I was concerned--having worked with a company I had developed a relationship with for many years--how the process and product I would receive with Select Travel would compare; and I am happy to tell you that you met and exceeded expectations. Bravo."

L.O.

Professor of Theatre, Valparaiso University