GEO Faculty Led Programs

GEO Faculty Led Programs - Proposal Form

Overview: All UO faculty are invited to propose a faculty-led study abroad program by completing this form*. Applications for all programs, including those that have run in previous years, must be submitted each year for review and renewal. Proposals will be reviewed and final selections will be made by GEO in partnership with academic leadership in departments, schools, and colleges. All programs must operate in accordance with the policies of the University Senate Study Abroad Programs Committee (SAPC) and consistent with the parameters in the GEO Faculty Leader Handbook.

*This process does not apply to pre-freshman programs.

Application Instructions:

Complete this Online Form
Upload Supporting Documents to the bottom of this Online Form: - CVs for all faculty leaders; - Syllabi for all proposed courses; - Optional: other relevant information (e.g. itineraries, etc.)

Deadlines:

April 15 (for programs running in summer or fall of the following year)
November 1 (for programs running in winter or spring of the following academic year)

Approval Process: GEO will work with leadership in your department and school/college to make selections, approve programs, and issue notifications by late-May/late-November.

An automated email with the details of your proposal will be sent immediately following your submission to the department head listed in your proposal.

Once a program is approved, a GEO Program Coordinator will be assigned to work with the faculty leader on the details of program development.

Preference will be given to:

programs with a viable faculty rotation plan over multiple cycles
programs that engage UO strategic academic priorities
programs that help diversify study abroad offerings (program location, subject areas, cost)

Additional resources may be found on the following webpages:

GEO Faculty-Led Program Development: https://geo.uoregon.edu/faculty-led-programs
GEO Faculty Leader Handbook: https://geo.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/2024-08/GEO%20Faculty%20Handbook%202022_FINAL.pdf
Syllabi Checklist: https://geo.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/2021-02/Syllabus%20Checklist_0.pdf
Senate Study Abroad Programs Committee (SAPC): https://senate.uoregon.edu/committees/study-abroad-programs-committee

New or Renewing Existing Program?

Is this a New or Existing Program?

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School/College and Department Details

School/College*

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College of Arts and Sciences Division/School*

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Home Department*

Department Head/Chair Name*

Department Head/Chair Email*

A copy of this form will be sent to your department chair/head.

Has your department head/chair reviewed and approved this proposal?*

Department Head/Chair proposal approval is required prior to submission. CHC approval from ADUGS.

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Proposed Program Details

Program theme/title*

Academic Year*

Please select in which academic year you propose the program will be held

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Academic term*

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Department contact to confirm course replacement requirements.*

Name and email of individual in your department who can confirm the number of courses that will require replacement costs for the term you are proposing to be abroad. Only applies to Academic Year programs.

Proposed program length*

Proposed Program Dates

Program Location*

Please list all of the the locations where the program may take place.

How will you make use of the overseas location to support the learning objectives of the program?

Faculty Leader Information

List the name of the faculty who will lead the program as well as faculty who are willing to run this program, in a rotation, in subsequent cycles. Preference will be given to programs with a viable faculty rotation plan over multiple cycles. **If the faculty leader is unable to provide all instruction on the program, GEO will work with academic leadership in the relevant school/college/dept. to identify qualified local faculty. GEO's policy is to default to hiring local instructors as opposed to sending multiple UO faculty, as this helps keep program costs low while strengthening the cross-cultural component of a study abroad program. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis with approval from school/college/dept. academic leadership.

Faculty Leader's Name*

Faculty Leader UO ID Number (95x-xxx-xxx)*

Faculty Leader's Title*

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Faculty Leader's Department*

Faculty Leader's Email*

Faculty Leader's UO Contract Type*

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Other - Faculty Leader's UO Contract Type*

Please provide details of UO contract type if you selected "Other" from the list above.

Will the faculty leader need additional instructional support for the program?

If the faculty-leader is not intending to provide instruction for all required courses, GEO will work with academic leadership in the relevant school/college/dept. to identify qualified local faculty.

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Does your department have a rotation plan that would allow other UO faculty to lead this program in successive years?

Programs that have strong departmental support and include a faculty rotation plan are preferred.

How does this program support academic goals and/or student progress in your department?

Proposed Curriculum Taught by UO Faculty

Faculty leaders typically teach one or two courses, with the possibility of other courses to be taught by local faculty/instructors (must be approved by home unit Dean and GEO). At the bottom of this proposal, please attach the complete syllabus.

NOTE: offering a course with at least 90 contact hours (e.g. two courses of 45 contact hours each) allows students from GEO partner institutions on a semester calendar to access summer financial aid, which would potentially increase enrollments for your program and help you reach your minimum enrollment number.

Program Renewals: Keep previous courses unchanged?

For applicants applying to renew an existing program, check the box below to keep existing courses unchanged.

How many courses will be taught by UO faculty?

NOTE: Faculty will be asked to submit syllabi for all programs taught by UO faculty at the end of this application form.

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Course # 1 Information:*

Please include information about this course, including: Working title and level, Contact Hours, Language of Instruction, Core (Gen) Ed requirements,and/or cross-listing with other departments. Any special learning space required for this course (e.g. studio, lab, etc.)

Course #2 Information

Course #3 Information

Do you plan to incorporate paid guest lectures into this program?

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List proposed excursions relevant to this program

Additional Details

List local contacts you already have, other proposed program activities not already mentioned, etc.

Course(s) Taught by Local Instructors

Use this section for any courses to be taught by local instructors (such instructors must be approved by relevant UO department and school/college leadership). If you need assistance identifying local faculty/instructors, GEO will work with you and your department and school/college leadership to identify qualified faculty and develop these courses. Faculty will have the option to upload syllabi for courses taught by local faculty, if applicable, at the end of this application form.

Program Renewals: Keep previous courses unchanged?

For applicants applying to renew an existing program, check the box below to keep existing courses taught by local instructors unchanged.

Will your program include courses taught by local instructors?*

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Local Instructor Course Information

Language Requirements

If the program will be in a non-English speaking country or area, a language course for program participants may be required. If you are not able to complete this section, GEO will work with you and your department and school/college leadership to develop a language component for the program.

Is there a required language pre-requisite for program participation?

If students are required to complete language instruction as a condition of admission, specify which language and level.

Is there a required co-requisite language course for this program?

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Internship

Does this program have an internship component?*

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If yes, please explain

Other Program Activites

Please list other activities you would like to propose for this program.

Student Selection and Recruitment

Minimum enrollment is set by GEO through an analysis of program costs and program price by August 1 (summer and fall programs) or April 1 (winter or spring programs) the year prior to the program start date. Successful faculty led programs depend upon faculty engagement and school/college/dept support with the recruitment process.

Preferences for enrollment minimum*

Preferences for enrollment maximum*

Minimum cumulative GPA

(if other than 2.50)

Minimum university standing

(sophomore, junior, etc.)

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Pre-requisite course(s) required

Additional requirements or any other information you would like to add

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Do you want to incorporate any of the UN Sustainable Development Goals into your program? You can learn more at geo.uoregon.edu/un-sustainable-development-goals

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Are you interested in attending a workshop to make your faculty-led program more sustainable?

By selecting "yes", GEO will email you with more information.

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Upload File Attachments

File Attachments*

Please upload all required documents to support your proposal, including: 1. CVs for all faculty leaders 2. Syllabi for all proposed courses taught by UO faculty (please see sample checklist): 3. Optional - other relevant information (e.g. example itineraries), syllabi for courses taught by local faculty, etc.

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