Faculty-Led Programs
Prepare
Current and former program directors have shared that the experience directing a faculty-led program is incredibly fulfilling and many continue to direct programs year after year. Coordinating a program is also a great deal of work and a significant amount of responsibilty. The OIE is here to support you in this endeavor and provide guidance for your preparation and implementation of a successful program.
Role and Responsibilities of the Program Director
A minimum of two faculty or staff members will be required for all faculty-led programs. For programs with one director, a program assistant will be required to serve as a second person off-site that will assist with emergencies and logistics. The program director leads the academic aspects of the program, coordinates on-site program logistics, and provides student support throughout the program. In addition to the standard duties of teaching a course at URI, the responsibilities of the program director include:
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- Submitting a Faculty-Led Program proposal which includes in-depth program details, budget, emergency information and approval from the academic dean and department chair.
- Actively participating in program promotion and recruitment.
- Reviewing applications and selecting participants.
- Attending mandatory new director orientation and other required training by the Office of International Education.
- Leading a mandatory pre-departure orientation meeting and in-class meetings prior to departure, if necessary.
- While abroad, serving as the primary point of contact for students in need of academic, cultural, and/or personal guidance, both on a scheduled and emergency basis.
- Meeting with the Office of International Education upon completion of your program to reconcile finances.
Workshops and Resources
Throughout your tenure as a faculty-led program director, there will be required and optional workshops for you to attend to ensure you are fully prepared and up-to-date on changes to URI and U.S. policies and procedures. If you are unavailable to attend a required workshop at a time listed below, please email Kelly Watts, kwatts@uri.edu.
New Director Orientation (required for New directors prior to submitting a proposal)
- Friday, September 17, 2021 2pm – 4pm, via Zoom – Registration Required
- Friday, October 15, 2021, 2pm – 4pm, via Zoom – Registration Required
- Friday, November 19, 2021, 2pm – 4pm, via Zoom – Registration Required
Emergency Preparedness and Response Seminar for New Program Directors
- Thursday, October 21, 2021, 2pm – 4pm, via Zoom – Registration Requested
- Friday, October 22, 2021, 2pm – 4pm, via Zoom – Registration Requested
Emergency Preparedness and Response Seminar for Returning Program Directors
- Thursday, October 28, 2021, 2pm – 4pm, via Zoom – Registration Requested
- Friday, October 29 2021, 2pm – 4pm, via Zoom – Registration – Requested
Literature on Faculty-Led Programs
As faculty-led programs continue to grow, so does its presence in the literature of education abroad. Below are articles that may provide insight or inspiration as you design your program :
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- Program Design
- Beyond reflection through an academic lens: Refraction and International Experiential Education
- Program design and the development of students’ global perspectives in faculty-led short-term study abroad
- Learn by Going – Critical Issues for FLP
- Short-Term, Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program in Japan
- Student Learning Objectives_ What Instructors Emphasize in Short-Term Study Abroad
- What Are We Teaching Abroad_ Faculty Goals for Short-Term Study Abroad Courses
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- Intercultural Competence
- Diversity Competence within Faculty Led Study Abroad Program
- Faculty Engagement in Cultural Mentoring as Instructors of Short-Term and Semester Study Abroad Programs
- Fostering Global Competence through Short-Term Study Abroad
- Intercultural Competence in Short-Term Study Abroad
- Short-Term Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs Enhance Cultural Exchange and Self-Awareness
Contact Information
Office of International Education and National Student Exchange
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm EST
37 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI, 02881
Email: oie@uri.edu
Advising Appointments
To schedule an appointment, log into Starfish, search for International Education and National Student Exchange and select the advisor based on your college.