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Developing a Faculty-Led Program

Getting Started

Thank you for your interest in developing a new faculty-led program! We look forward to working with you.

The first step in this process is to consider what type of program you want to run. Below is a list of some common questions about which you should think carefully:

  • What do you want students to learn from this program?
  • Do you believe there will be sufficient student interest in the proposed program, and that you could recruit a critical mass of students?
  • Will you need to coordinate with a university overseas? If so, does your department have any contacts there?
  • Do you want to stay in one place or travel around during your program?
  • How long would you like to stay abroad?
  • Will you be accompanied by another faculty member?
  • Is there an existing faculty-led program that may compete in terms of program location or subject matter?

It is not necessary to know the answers to all of the above questions at the beginning of the program development process. It is recommended that you have a conversation about your ideas with the Director, Keith Davis kdavis@brockport.edu early on in your planning process.

Application Deadlines

Generally faculty-led proposals are due a year in advance. Please see term specific deadlines.

Winter

Winter session programs usually start in late December or early January and typically run 2-3 weeks. The program should conclude before the start of the spring semester. For these programs, proposals must be submitted by the January before.

Summer

Summer programs start in Late May, June, or July and typically run for 2-3 weeks. For these programs, proposals must be submitted by the June before.

Spring Break

Spring Break programs align with the Brockport spring break calendar, which typically takes place in March and runs for 1 week. For these programs, proposal applications must be submitted by February before.

Submitting your Proposal

  1. Step 1: Faculty Leader submits Faculty Led Program Initial Proposal Form
  2. Step 2: Faculty Leader meets with the CGEE to discuss Initial Proposal Form and next steps.
  3. Step 3: Faculty Leader submits completed program details including itemized budget, day-to-day itinerary, course syllabus
    1. Budget estimate. If not using a Provider, you can use the budget template
    2. Itinerary - The syllabus and/or itinerary should show 45 contact hours per 3 credits, or equivalent, with associated assessments.
    3. Course syllabus - include key academic activities (lectures, site visits, cultural experiences). It must be clear what the students are doing, what the learning outcomes are, and how they will be assessed, e.g., group activities that contribute to overall contact hours. It must be clear what the students are doing, what the learning outcomes are, and how they will be assessed, e.g., group activities that contribute to overall contact hours.
  4. Step 4: After the program is approved, the Faculty Leader will meet with the CGEE to complete a detailed Emergency Action Plan/Safety Assessment.