EMU Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs
New Proposal Form
Academic Programs Abroad
103 Boone Hall
☐ Winter Break
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Benita Goldman 734-487-5987
Please complete this form only if this will be a NEW program. If this program is the same or a variation of one that was approved through Extended Programs in the last three years you may submit the renewal form.
When you propose offering this program:
☐ Winter ☐ Summer A (May – June)
☐ Summer B (July – August)
☐ Winter to Summer Intersession*
*Intersessions begin at the end of one term and end before the start of the next term. These are typically 7-10 days.
First program will be offered in: ☐ 2017 ☐ 2018 ☐ 2019
Frequency for program thereafter: ☐ Annually ☐ Every 2 years ☐ Every 3 years ☐ Unknown
Program Overview
Program Name: Click here to enter text.
Program Location(s) (city/country): Click here to enter text.
Length of program: Click here to enter text.
Course Details
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Subject/Course #: Click here to enter text.
Credits: Click here to enter text.
Does this course fulfill a Gen Ed Requirement? ☐ No ☐ Yes, Area: Click here to enter text.
This is a major- or minor-specific course for Click here to enter text.
And counts as a ☐ Core ☐ Restricted Elective ☐ Elective
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EMU Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs
New Proposal Form
Subject/Course #: Click here to enter text.
Credits: Click here to enter text.
Does this course fulfill a Gen Ed Requirement? ☐ No ☐ Yes, Area: Click here to enter text.
This is a major- or minor-specific course for Click here to enter text.
And counts as a ☐ Core ☐ Restricted Elective ☐ Elective
Faculty Information (Please include all faculty leading/teaching)
Faculty Name(s): Click here to enter text.
College: Click here to enter text.
Department: Click here to enter text.
Telephone Number: Click here to enter text.
Email: Click here to enter text.
If this program is approved by the department, college and Academic Programs Abroad, faculty understands they are required to meet with APA in order to collaborate on a finalized itinerary that includes all events, excursions, accommodations, transportation and group meals with a detailed budget by July 15 for programs running the following year (Winter-Fall). Initials: Click here to enter text.
Prepare a brief proposal document to submit along with the above form that includes the following information:
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Faculty Experience- Please provide information on your familiarity with locations on the proposed itinerary, the local language(s) and your experience in leading groups overseas.
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Statement of support – Please provide a documented statement of support from your academic department head/school director and/or dean.
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Program Description and Rationale – Include a brief description of the program and a proposed itinerary. What is the purpose of the program? What are the benefits to students?
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Proposed Study Abroad Program Course Components – Please provide course title and description for each course being offered. Note: Academic departments approve the EMU credit offered on study abroad programs. This information helps us communicate the opportunity to interested students.
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Leadership/Staffing – Please detail the faculty staffing. Also include information on any manager, and whether or not you have someone in mind.
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Students – Specify the ideal number of students for this trip and/or any eligibility requirements.
(Typically, the minimum number of students for approval for a program run by 1 professor without assistants is 10 students. A program with 1 faculty and an additional assistant or faculty member will need to budget on a minimum of 15 students.)
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Logistics – Provide information on transportation needed throughout the trip, accommodations, site visits, museum entrance fees, concerts or cultural events, meals, RT student airfare, etc. (This will form the basis for your budget.) Even if you do not have costs, put down everything you think the program needs to include.
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Budget – If you are able, include an estimated budget for the program, but don’t worry too much about it initially. We will go over the budget with you carefully to come up with a bottom line Program Fee for the student.

EMU Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs
New Proposal Form
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Recruitment and marketing feasibility – Describe the populations and numbers of students this program could be targeted toward, including EMU majors, minors and non-EMU populations. Include how each population could be reached.
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Other relevant information – If you think we have missed anything above, please let us know by sharing other relevant information here.