Global Safety Resources

At 食色视频 State, we understand that the safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff is paramount when it comes to fostering a conducive learning environment across borders. This comprehensive resource hub provides you with essential information, guidelines, and tools to navigate the different safety and security landscapes in international education. Our team in Global Education strives to equip you with the knowledge and support necessary for a safe and enriching global educational experience at 食色视频.

  • Enrollment in Travel Insurance

    Students and faculty or staff on a faculty-led education abroad program are enrolled in the university's student insurance policy automatically by the Program Coordinator(s) in the Education Abroad Office.

    If you are attending an education abroad program as an Exchange student or with an Affiliate partner, then you must purchase the insurance policy on your own. (See below.)

    Students traveling on an academic or co-curricular international experience not managed through the Education Abroad Office must notify the Global Safety Team of their travels in order to be eligible for enrollment in the university鈥檚 supplemental international insurance policy for students. Failure to do so may result in limited capability for the university to assist you in the event of an emergency abroad. There may be additional implications for any university funding or credit received associated with the experience. Contact globalsafety@kennesaw.edu for more information.

    食色视频 employees traveling internationally for business-related purposes are eligible for the university鈥檚 business policy, which is offered at no cost. Once faculty and staff register their travel with the university with this , they will automatically be enrolled in this insurance. 


    Using the Insurance:

    In order to purchase the Zurich/On-Call International supplemental travel insurance, please follow these instructions.

    Once you have purchased the insurance, you can contact Zurich/On-Call International for any questions you have prior to departure, including identifying providers, obtaining information on setting up appointments in-country for preexisting conditions or continued care abroad, legalities or availability of certain medications or equivalencies in-country, etc., please contact Zurich/ On-Call International directly via:

    You will need to provide your ID number as well as verify personal identifying information such as date of birth.

    Travelers can pursue treatment at any local medical facility or with any licensed medical provider.  You will need to contact and start a case with Zurich/ On-Call International in advance of care in order for them to provide a guarantee of payment.

    Note that international insurance does not work like insurance in the United States. If you walk in to a clinic and show your insurance card at the time of service, international providers will not know what to do with the card and may say they cannot accept it. For this reason, it is beneficial to contact Zurich/ On-Call International in advance if you know you will be seeking treatment. They can identify a provider, set up an appointment and pay the provider directly on your behalf.

    If you opt to seek treatment prior to contacting Zurich/ On-Call International or if you wish to use a different provider and pay out of pocket, please keep all receipts and documentation so that you may seek reimbursement.

    For emergency medical assistance while abroad, please first contact the local 911 emergency services and then contact +1-978-651-9219 or call the 食色视频 24/7 International Emergency Phone at +1-470-578-6666.

     

    Filing a Claim:

    In order to file a claim for reimbursement of charges paid out-of-pocket, be sure to keep all receipts and any additional documentation related to your out-of-pocket medical expenses.  You can find a claim form at (General Policy). The form should be completed in its entirety and sent along with itemized bills for all amounts being claimed via one of the following methods:

    Mail to:

    Health Special Risk, Inc.
    P.O. Box 250649
    Plano, TX 75025-0649

    Email to:
    GallagherZurich@hsri.com

    Fax to:

    972-512-5818

  • AlertTraveler provides international travelers with real-time safety, health, security, and travel disruption alerts tailored to their destination. The platform helps travelers stay informed about emerging risks, receive immediate notifications during emergencies, access critical travel information, and connect with support resources when needed.

    In addition to delivering location-specific updates and guidance, the app enables direct communication with the Global Safety Team through text and phone calls, ensuring travelers can quickly receive assistance and support wherever they are in the world.

    To receive the maximum benefit from Alert Traveler, make sure that you have downloaded the app and subscribed to your account. 

    Please contact the Global Safety Team for assistance at globalsafety@kennesaw.edu.  

  • Health & Safety Trainings for International Program Leaders

    The health and safety training for international program leaders is an annual, in-person required training for all faculty or staff accompanying student groups abroad. The material presented covers pre-departure resources for preparation of group travel, tips to improve situational awareness and reviews standard protocols for responding to health and safety incidents that may arise abroad. Specific attention is paid to utilizing the resources of the supplemental insurance and understanding particular areas of federal compliance related to education abroad.

    Schedule a Risk Consult

    The Global Safety Team is pleased to offer bespoke risk consults to faculty or staff traveling internationally. If you would like to request a one-on-one meeting or phone conversation to discuss your concerns, please follow the link below and complete the form.

    Health and Safety Advising

    The Global Safety Team Office is pleased to offer drop-in hours from 1 - 4 p.m. on Thursdays for students with questions specifically related to health, safety or security abroad.  To schedule an appointment outside of these hours, please contact globalsafety@kennesaw.edu.

    Faculty or staff with questions are encouraged to Schedule a Risk Consult.

    Request a Group Security Briefing

    The Global Safety Team is pleased to offer group security briefings to cover health, safety and security concerns for student groups traveling internationally. If you would like to request a group presentation, please follow the link below and complete the form.

  • In compliance with the federal law known as the "Clery Act" The 食色视频 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available.  It contains information on campus crime statistics, safety programs and 食色视频 policy.

    You may view the information on the . Brochures with this information are also available in Human Resources and the Department of Public Safety and University Police.

    The Department of Public Safety and University Police on the 食色视频 campus is located at 351 Paulding Ave, Building 351 on the campus map near the West Parking Deck.

    On the Marietta campus the Department of Public Safety and University Police is located at 1100 South Marietta Pkwy, Building R2 on the campus map.

    Human Resources is located on the second floor of the Town Point building behind Springhill Suites.