Faculty Information Session on leading short-term programs in Asia Co-sponsored by CU Education Abroad and the Center for Asian Studies October 10, 2017

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

CU-Boulder Education Abroad Statistics 1,400+ students study abroad annually 25% of CU Boulder graduates have studied abroad Education Abroad in Asia: Year Global Seminars Other Programs Total 2013-2014 58 72 130 2014-2015 53 75 128 2015-2016 44 80 124 2016-2017 50 61 111 205 288 493

CU Education Abroad in Asia by country 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 Total CHINA 71 55 58 239 INDIA 4 15 8 6 33 INDONESIA 2 1 7 ISRAEL 16 5 32 JAPAN 17 24 27 23 91 JORDAN 3   10 NEPAL 12 SINGAPORE SOUTH KOREA 21 TAIWAN THAILAND TURKEY 20 VIETNAM 130 128 124 111 493

Why Short-Term Programs? 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 traveling to Asia is very appealing

Components of a successful Faculty-Led Program 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

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

Proposing a Global Seminar for 2019 Discuss ideas with home department Consult with Education Abroad GS team Submit proposal to Education Abroad anytime before March 1, 2018 Role of the Education Abroad Committee Course approval process in department/college

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 2019 and beyond. For more Information: http://www.colorado.edu/cas/funding-opportunities/faculty/global-seminars Application deadline to CAS is November 13, 2017.

New Model: Global Intensives Course is mostly taught in Boulder during a semester or summer term Includes a 10-12 day international experience Approved by department and/or college Faculty salary covered by tuition Students can use financial aid to cover international component Usually includes group flight

Offering a Global Intensive Semesters prior: Discuss ideas w/ department & EA Secure course approval (if new course) Set up international logistics with EA Recruit & select students Global Intensive term: Teach course on campus Run pre departure orientation with EA Go abroad!

Southeast Asia Course Development Grant Funding For faculty members interested in developing curricula for new or revised courses about SEA, including Global Seminars or Global Intensives. CAS currently accepting applications. For more Information: http://www.colorado.edu/cas/funding-opportunities/faculty/southeast-asia-course-development-grant-funding Application deadline to CAS is February 26, 2018.

Information re: Leading Short-Term Programs on Education Abroad Web site Faculty eligibility requirements Faculty director responsibilities and guidelines Proposal/planning process http://abroad.colorado.edu Click on Faculty tab on left, then Global Seminars or Global Intensives

Center for Asian Studies Thank you for coming! CU Education Abroad Center for Asian Studies