1. Faculty Information Session on leading Global Seminars in Asia Co-sponsored by CU Study Abroad and the Center of Asian Studies October 8, 2015

2. Overview of CU-Boulder Study Abroad Programs 400+ programs in 70 countries 50+ programs in Asia 30 faculty-led Global Seminars: 5 in Asia

3. 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 2011-20123370103 2012-20134665111 2013-20145872130 2014-20155375128 Total190282472

4. CU Study Abroad in Asia by country Country2011-20122012-20132013-20142014-2015Total CAMBODIA112 CHINA30447155200 INDIA5741531 INDONESIA5229 ISRAEL71016437 JAPAN1917 2477 JORDAN885324 KUWAIT88 NEPAL1337 OMAN11 SINGAPORE224 SOUTH KOREA231612 TAIWAN23319 THAILAND2226 TURKEY14 41042 VIETNAM1113 Total103111130128472

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Information on Study Abroad Web site Eligibility requirements: tenure track or instructor Faculty director responsibilities and guidelines Proposal form http://studyabroad.colorado.edu Click on Faculty tab on left, then Global Seminars

10. 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: http://www.colorado.edu/cas/funding- opportunities/faculty/global-seminars http://www.colorado.edu/cas/funding- opportunities/faculty/global-seminars Application deadline to CAS is November 15, 2015.

11. Thank you for coming! CU Study Abroad Center of Asian Studies