Michelle Duran-Ruiz, a native of Puerto Rico, is the Director of Academic Affairs for Spanish Studies Abroad. She is responsible for course development, assessment and overall academic quality of Spanish Studies programs in Spain, Argentina, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Prior to assuming her duties as Academic Director, Michelle served as both faculty member and Resident Director of the Spanish Studies Seville Program. In that capacity she has been responsible for the introduction and implementation of new methods of assessment on-site in Seville. She presents regularly at Forum conferences.
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The Changing Nature of the Language-based Semester Abroad: A Roadmap for Survival from Paris and Seville