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Study Abroad FAQs | Spring 2021 update | Novel coronavirus updates
Faculty are key to the sustainable success of study abroad at Arizona State University. Faculty have a tremendous influence on students' learning and development. In addition to their interaction with students in the classroom where we encourage them to promote study abroad, faculty also have the opportunity to work with the Study Abroad Office (SAO) to plan, create, and teach on a study abroad program. The SAO provides administrative and logistical support for all faculty-directed study abroad programs, which offer educational opportunities to nearly a thousand students each year. ASU Faculty-Directed programs are designed to encourage a diverse variety of students to study abroad, and these opportunities would not be possible without the dedication and effort of the faculty who direct these programs.
The information provided in this section of our website is intended for faculty who, with the support of their department and college/school, would seek the assistance of the SAO in the development and administration of a Faculty-Directed study abroad program.
The Study Abroad Office is pleased to offer a limited number of grants to program leaders interested in proposing a new program for the academic year 2020-2021. The grants are intended to help defray the costs of traveling to a destination so that research and planning might be undertaken that will help with the design of a new faculty-directed study abroad program.
We have determined several program needs/gaps for ASU students. The top five priority program needs/gaps include:
Current ASU faculty or staff members may submit a proposal to be considered for one of these small travel grants in order to establish contacts and gather information that will assist them in the development of the program. Strong proposals will consider one or more of the aforementioned program needs/gaps and will provide a clear outline for how the funds will be used and a thorough vision of what work will be done on-site to forward the creation of the new program. Please feel free to contact your International Coordinator to brainstorm ideas!
Applications will be due on February 1, 2020.
Recipients will be expected to submit a proposal for their program within four weeks of returning from their exploratory trip.
Apply Now: Faculty Director Travel Grant Proposal Application
Study abroad benefits faculty and students in numerous ways. Below are just a few benefits that faculty receive by leading a program and that students receive by participating:
For faculty:
For students:
While it can be very rewarding leading your own study abroad program, faculty directors do take on a host of responsibilities. These include:
But never fear, the Study Abroad Office is here to help! Here are just a few of the ways in which we provide support to faculty leading programs:
ASU faculty may propose a summer or semester faculty-directed (FD) program and/or a Global Intensive Experience (GIE) program. While many of the processes are similar, here are a few distinctive elements:
Faculty-Directed (FD) Summer Programs | Faculty-Directed (FD) Semester Programs | Global Intensive Experience (GIE) Programs | |
Program Duration | 2-9 weeks during the summer | Dynamically dated program that takes place during A, B, or C session during a semester | 7-12 day program which takes place during academic breaks |
Course Format | Coursework is taught during program and may include limited pre or post trip work | Coursework is taught during program and may include limited pre or post trip work | The program may be a standalone 1-credit course or attached to a semester course |
Compensation | Faculty may receive a summer salary per the program budget | Faculty teach this course(s) as part of their semester teaching load and therefore do not receive additional salary | Faculty teach this course(s) as part of their semester teaching load and therefore do not receive additional salary |
Budget Model | Tuition is rolled into a program fee that students pay | Students pay their ASU tuition as normal and a separate program fee | Students pay their ASU tuition as normal and a separate program fee |
Enrollment | Minimum of 10 students | Minimum of 10 students | Minimum of 10 students |
All programs must be led by two ASU personnel, including at least one ASU faculty member. All instruction must be conducted by faculty. There are strict guidelines governing who is eligible to serve as the faculty director and the support staff on a program. Please see the full eligibility requirements in the ASU Faculty Director Handbook or discuss with your International Coordinator when proposing program staff.
ASU is deeply committed to positioning itself as one of the great new universities by seeking to build excellence, enhance access and have an impact on our community, state, nation and the world. To do that requires our faculty and staff to reflect the intellectual, gender, ethnic and cultural diversity of our nation and world so that our students learn from the broadest perspectives. When identifying faculty for study abroad programs, the colleges must consider diversity and inclusion, including gender diversity, in program leadership. When programs are directed by two men or two women, it is recommended to diversify the support team with a third employee (in a non-teaching role, if necessary) to develop a team of two men/one woman or two women/one man, when possible.
Faculty members who need assistance in identifying a support faculty or staff member should submit a proposal without naming support individuals three months ahead of the posted deadlines below. The Study Abroad Office will work with the Study Abroad Faculty Advisory Committee to find potential candidates.
The Study Abroad Office has a formalized proposal process for all faculty members wishing to propose a program.
Here is a checklist to help you get started:
Ready to propose?
The ideal planning time for a program is 12-18 months out from the term for which you are proposing. All new and continuing proposals and faculty/staff will be reviewed and approved by the following:
Please see the following table for the deadlines per program term. Study Abroad Office staff are ready to begin supporting your proposal as early as possible!
Program Proposal Deadlines:
Pre-Fall, | Winter Break, | Spring Semester | Spring Break, | Summer |
July 1 (Priority) September 1 (Final) | November 1 (Priority) February 1 (Final) | November 1 (Priority) February 1 (Final) | February 1 (Priority) April 1 (Final) | July 1 (Priority) September 1 (Final) |
Date | Time | Room | RSVP Link | |
Proposing a Faculty-Directed Study Abroad Program | Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Study Abroad Office or via Zoom | RSVP Here |
Proposing a Faculty-Directed Study Abroad Program | Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Study Abroad Office or via Zoom | RSVP Here |
Proposing a Faculty-Directed Study Abroad Program | Friday, October 9, 2020 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Study Abroad Office or via Zoom | RSVP Here |
Proposing a Faculty-Directed Study Abroad Program | Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Study Abroad Office or via Zoom | RSVP Here |
Proposing a Faculty-Directed Study Abroad Program | Friday, May 14, 2021 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Study Abroad Office or via Zoom | RSVP Here |
Contact Assistant Director, Dr. Mandy Nydegger (Mandy.Nydegger@asu.edu) with questions.
Program leaders with approved programs for the current academic year will be invited to promote their program at one or more events organized by the SAO. The schedule for the 2019-2020 academic year can be viewed at this flyer. Reach out to your International Coordinator for further details.