The dean of faculty website under “Information for Visiting Professors” has information to assist you in planning and enjoying your stay including information about the Colorado Springs area, Colorado College, and the Block Plan: www.coloradocollege.edu/resources/dean/index.asp
The Crown Teaching and Learning Center serves as a place where faculty come together to discuss the challenges of teaching and to experiment with the application of new technology for the classroom: http://www.coloradocollege.edu/learningcommons/tlc//
Carol Emmer is the Colorado College English as a Second Language instructor and she is available for individual meetings: cemmer@coloradocollege.edu
Useful Links to Colorado Springs and the surrounding region:
Colorado Springs Gazette - Local daily newspaper: www.gazette.com
Colorado Springs Information - Information on the city’s history, parks and recreation:
www.colorado.com
Currency converter - Convert from any currency to another:
www.xe.net
International telephone information - Detailed instructions on how to call from one country to another:
www.kropla.com
Time and Date - Find the time and date for cities around the world: www.timeanddate.com
World Electric Guide - A guide to using electrical appliances around the world; includes advice on using computer abroad and more:
www.kropla.com/electric.htm
CISI Cultural Insurance Services International provides insurance for individuals and groups engaging in international or cultural exchange: http://www.culturalinsurance.com
HTH Worldwide meets the needs of a globally mobile population, offering health and travel insurance products and web-based services to students, employees and leisure travelers:
http://www.hthworldwide.com/index.html