Develop a Faculty-Led Program
Developing A Faculty-Led Program
As you begin the process of developing a faculty-led program at CU Boulder, you should first review the
CU Boulder Policy on Student International Travel and Programs, and consider whether you would like to develop a Global Seminar or a Global Intensive.
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Global Seminar |
Global Intensive |
| Academics |
Short-term international programs taught and directed by a CU Boulder faculty member on-site, usually in the summer. |
Fall, Spring, or Summer course taught by a CU Boulder faculty member on-campus with short-term international component embedded into curriculum. |
| Student Experience |
Longer-term program option for students to have the opportunity to study and live abroad for multiple weeks. More opportunity for a variety of excursions and/or multiple destinations integrated into the program itinerary. |
Complement a semester CU Boulder on-campus course by introducing students to a new culture, visiting the country of interest, and understanding the course material through experiential learning and post-travel debriefing. Program should limit 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. Buffs Abroad and other scholarships available. |
Students may be able to use financial aid for the tuition component and for the international component. Buffs Abroad, Global 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 |
Global Seminars currently offered by CU Boulder. |
Global Intensives currently offered by CU Boulder. |
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 teaching, research, and service, augmenting global competence for students.
- Are promoted and marketed by the Faculty Director and department/school/college with support from CU Education Abroad.
- Are sponsored by CU Boulder and supported by CU Boulder Education Abroad professionals who assist with:
- Faculty director training and support
- Selection and vetting of logistical 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 CU Boulder orientation
- On-site provider health and safety orientation 24/7 support abroad
- Program evaluation and review
Ready to get started? Explore the following resources for next steps:
