Develop a Faculty-Led Program
| Ìý | Global Seminar | Global Intensive |
| Academics | Short-term international programs taught and directed by a ÀϾÅÆ·²è faculty member on-site, usually in the summer. | Fall, Spring, or Summer course taught by a ÀϾÅÆ·²è faculty member on-campus with short-term international component embedded into curriculum. |
| Student Experience | Students study and live abroad for multiple weeks. More opportunity for a variety of excursions and/or multiple destinations. | Complement a semester ÀϾÅÆ·²è on-campus course through short trip abroad. Limited to 2-3 major destinations. |
| Time abroad | 3-8 weeks on-site during summer break (dependent on course & credit). | On-campus classroom meetings throughout semester. 10-12 days on-site during spring break, winter break, May (after commencement), or during summer course. |
| Program Approval | Faculty Director must obtain approval from their academic department and complete a proposal for review by the Education Abroad Committee. | Faculty Director must obtain approval from their academic department. |
| Finances | Students may be able to utilize leftover financial aid from school year.ÌýBuffs Abroad and other scholarships available. | Students may be able to use financial aid for the tuition component and for the international component.ÌýGlobal Intensive scholarships and other scholarships available. |
| Student Admissions | Faculty Director and EA will work together to admit students to the program. | Faculty Director works with department to manage controlled add/drop course enrollment. |
| Timeline | See Global Seminar timeline. | See Global Intensive timeline. |
| Existing Programs |
Both Global Seminars and Global Intensives:
- Provide a small group experience for students and faculty to build strong connections.
- Offer an international experience for students unable to study abroad during the academic year.
- Give faculty opportunities to enhance student global competence via teaching, research, and service.
- Are promoted and marketed by the Faculty Director and department with support from Education Abroad.
- Are sponsored by ÀϾÅÆ·²è and supported by Education Abroad professionals who assist with:
- Faculty director training and support
- Selection and vetting of on-site providers
- Coordination with on-site providers and faculty for itinerary, logistics, and support
- Budget, contract management, accounts payable, expense reconciliation, and Concur reporting
- Scholarship management, financial aid support, and billing
- Student portal administration Health, safety, and emergency preparation
- Enrollment in Education Abroad's Travel Accident & Sickness insurance
- Pre-departure ÀϾÅÆ·²è orientation
- On-site provider health and safety orientation 24/7 support abroad
- Program evaluation and review
