The seminar is designed to provide international experiences for faculty of diverse disciplines from all CSU campuses. Participants will learn more about CSU International Programs and the experiences of students participating in them while interacting with faculty colleagues from our partner universities. The seminar will focus on interdisciplinary dialogues and through formal presentations made by participants.

LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan

DATES: June 19 - 23, 2023

HOST UNIVERSITIES: Waseda University and Tsukuba University

THEME: Challenges and Transitions: Japan, California, and the World

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2022 at 11:59 pm PDT

INSTRUCTION: Please have the information and documents listed below readily available before starting the application. You will not be able to save your work and return later to continue the application.

1. Current Curriculum Vitae
2. If you apply to be a presenter, prepare a presentation abstract (maximum 500 words).
3. Approval letter from the Dean of your College
4. Letter of support from a colleague addressing two or more of the following:
5. Possible connections of your research or creative activities to the seminar theme
6. Your effectiveness in disseminating previous professional development activities on your campus
7. Your demonstrated commitment to the system-wide CSU International Programs
8. Sources of campus funding or support for your participation in the seminar
9. Statement Intent: 300-word statement addressing each of the following:
10. How will your participation enhance your professional expertise?
11. How will the seminar contribute to your teaching effectiveness and professional development?
12. Describe your recent involvement in international programs (e.g., faculty-led programs, exchange programs).
13. Provide a concrete plan as to how you will promote CSU IP upon your return.

QUESTIONS? Contact Ms. Kia Ross at mross@calstate.edu and cc Ms. Nancy Skoulphong at nskoulphong@calstate.edu.