The Global Explorations Program is not running in 2024-25 while we re-envision the program. Updates forthcoming.
Global Explorations are short-term (minimum of three weeks) for credit faculty-led study abroad courses offered for SCU undergraduate students during the summer through Global Engagement. A three-week minimum is required for Global Explorations programs to ensure that eligible students can apply for the Gilman Scholarship, a national study abroad scholarship for high financial needs and underrepresented students. SCU wants to be able to offer these programs at an affordable price, to make study abroad opportunities accessible to all SCU students.
Currently, Global Explorations is open to tenured and tenure-track faculty. We are working to expand eligibility to faculty in other appointments.
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How to Submit a Proposal
The previous online proposal template may be reviewed online.
Why Submit a Proposal
While SCU students have a variety of study abroad options available to them, Global Explorations provide students with a unique opportunity to pursue an international experience with SCU faculty while enrolled in SCU courses. Excursions and cultural activities are built into the program, leveraging the location to enhance learning. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Class sizes are small (15-30 students), allowing for a more intimate learning environment. Faculty can share their knowledge and interest in another country and culture while at the same time work closely with students, helping shape their experience both in and out of the classroom through meaningful engagement abroad.
Proposal review will occur in two steps:
1) Study Abroad Committee
The Committee will review proposals to either “recommend” or “not recommend” that a proposal move forward to development. Proposals will be reviewed on the basis of alignment with the existing proposal portfolio including redundant/duplicative programs; affordability; enrollment feasibility/marketability; multi-year sustainability, and health, safety and risk management. If recommended, the Director of Study Abroad will work with faculty members to submit the International Travel Proposal to the Travel Policy Advisory Committee (TPAC).
2) Travel Policy Advisory Committee (TPAC)
Travel Policy Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviews proposals from Faculty/Staff Program Coordinators and makes recommendations to the Associate Provost for International Programs regarding the approval of university-sponsored international travel. The Committee provides guidance in keeping with national best practices and ethical engagement abroad.