Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs

1. Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs An Introduction by Mark Gallovic UNCW Director of Education Abroad

2. Faculty-led Study Abroad • Credit-bearing experiences abroad for degree-seeking students • Participation in the program = Enrolment in the Course(s) • Programs vary by: • Duration • Time frame • Location • Academic Offerings • Costs/Inclusions

3. Program Leader Responsibilities • Include: • Program Design • Program Promotion • Escorting Group • Program Budget • Risk/Crisis Management • May Include: • Instruction • Sharing responsibilities with accompanying/host faculty-staff

4. Program Design Duration and Time Frame • 1-2 weeks • Spring Break • Tail-end of a semester • Summer session • “Winterim” • 3-8 weeks over Summer Source: Dictionary.com Unabridged (v1.1)

5. Location • One location • May be hosted at University • May be stand alone site (hotel, camp, community) • Multiple Locations • Components hosted as above • Travelling program (bus/train: On the move instruction) • Any Countries • For which there is not a Dept of State Travel Warning • For which the proposal demonstrates that risks can be effectively managed.

6. Nature of Course(s) & Credits • Taught by Host University • Costs of Instruction charged by host included in program fee • Transfer Credit: Equivalency established through Transient Study Form (TSF) • Taught by UNCW faculty as UNCW Course • UNCW tuition charged upon registration in addition to program fee • Resident Credit: Letter grade recorded by instructor, affects GPA • Contact-hour Guidelines Apply • A combination of the two

7. UNCW Courses • Study Abroad as part of a Semester Course • Stand Alone Course imbedded within Semester • Stand Alone Course in Separate Session • Tuition Implications • Credit Implications • Potential Pool/Qualification Implications

8. Program Fee & Overall Costs • The program budget guides one through the building of the program fee and identifies additional expected costs not included in this fee. • A $225 non-refundable deposit is paid by students at time of application (deducted from final program fee charged to student’s account) • The program fee includes a $100 International Programs administrative fee, of which $20 is available for program leader use (typically promotion)

9. Program Fee & Overall Costs • A Program Fee is typically designed to cover: • the on-site travel costs • accommodation • classroom/meeting space • host school tuition • some to all official excursions/activities • Study abroad health and emergency medical insurance • faculty leader’s travel

10. Program Fee & Overall Costs • Important to identify but typically separate from the program fee: • UNCW Tuition • International Flights (though often coordinated) • Some meals • Some onsite costs such as local transportation, entrance fees (balance ease of program budget management with students’ cost management)

11. Faculty Benefits • Internationalizing your own CV • Salaries may be requested for program leaders teaching UNCW courses on summer programs • Additional salary monies are not presently available for short-term programs during a semester. • Consult with your department regarding allowing study abroad courses to count towards your teaching load or be banked for future release time • OIP faculty travel grants cannot be applied to program costs or activities, but can be applied for to support other activities while abroad

12. Program Concept & Design • Concept designed by program leader, with support from Department chair/school authority • OIP can play consultancy role • Can: • utilize institutional partner • be independently cobbled to varying degrees and/or • utilize a study abroad organization or a tour conductor which customizes programs.

13. Process Time Frame • Convey interest and discuss ideas with OIP at any time and with Department (support and course planning) • Flush out concept and contact strategic partners 9-12 before intended program dates • Submit completed proposal to OIP by • Monday, March 28, 2011 for Winter Break 2011-12 or Spring 2012 • Friday, September 9, 2011 for Spring 2012 or Summer 2012 • Upon approval, promote program and accept applications

14. Program Proposal • Guidelines and proposal packet available at: http://www.uncw.edu/intprogs/faculty.htm • Complete packet includes: • Faculty-led Study Abroad Program Proposal Form • Faculty-led Study Abroad Program Budget • Tentative Program Itinerary • Program Design Statement • What to include is outlined in Guidelines

15. OIP Services and Resources • Assistance with Program design and implementation • Program Promotion • Print brochures • Program listed on web and full menu promotion • Study abroad fair • Standard application, DOS checks, batch registration • Pre-departure orientation and preparation assistance • Crisis Management – emergency protocols, global cell phones, student comportment

16. Other Faculty Opportunities • Spring Study Abroad at Swansea University • Visiting Faculty within Swansea’s American Studies Department: 2 courses and Honors Seminar • Program Leader: Recruitment, Activities, Liaison • International Professor Exchange: www.uncw.edu/ipe • Exchange with many of UNCW’s current global partner schools

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