Faculty Information Session on leading Global Seminars in Asia Co-sponsored by CU Study Abroad and the Center of Asian Studies October 8, 2015
Overview of CU-Boulder Study Abroad Programs 400+ programs in 70 countries 50+ programs in Asia 30 faculty-led Global Seminars: 5 in Asia
Statistics - CU-Boulder Study Abroad 1,300+ students study abroad annually 25% of CU Boulder graduates have studied abroad Study Abroad in Asia: Year Global Seminars Other ProgramsTotal Total
CU Study Abroad in Asia by country Country Total CAMBODIA112 CHINA INDIA INDONESIA5229 ISRAEL JAPAN JORDAN KUWAIT88 NEPAL1337 OMAN11 SINGAPORE224 SOUTH KOREA TAIWAN23319 THAILAND2226 TURKEY VIETNAM1113 Total
Why Global Seminars? Challenging for some students to go abroad for a semester Many students want an international experience Students looking for short-term options A CU-Boulder course taught in Asia is very appealing
What is a Global Seminar? CU-Boulder faculty teaching students abroad Generally 3 credits, 3 weeks Usually offered in the summer Average program size = 10 students Course is approved by department and/or college
Components of a successful Global Seminar Counts towards major/degree requirements Maximum use of location, on-site resources, and connections with local communities Recruiting by faculty director and advisors Availability of courses taught in English or in host language for students with fluency Administrative support at host site Affordable program cost
Proposing a Global Seminar for 2017 Discuss ideas with home department Consult with Study Abroad Global Seminar team Submit proposal to Study Abroad anytime before April 1, 2016 Role of the Study Abroad Committee Course approval process in department/college
Information on Study Abroad Web site Eligibility requirements: tenure track or instructor Faculty director responsibilities and guidelines Proposal form Click on Faculty tab on left, then Global Seminars
Global Seminars supported by the Tang Endowment For faculty members interested in teaching a class in China (or China and neighboring countries) CAS currently accepting applications for summer 2017 and beyond. For more Information: opportunities/faculty/global-seminars opportunities/faculty/global-seminars Application deadline to CAS is November 15, 2015.
Thank you for coming! CU Study Abroad Center of Asian Studies