The University of Wisconsin Colleges is currently accepting proposals for Academic Study Abroad Programs that will take place during the 2014-2015 academic year (September, 2014 – August, 2015). Academic Study
Abroad Program proposals must be sent to the UW Colleges Study Abroad Coordinator by October 1, 2013 . All
Study Abroad Program proposals will be reviewed, evaluated and endorsed by the International Travel Program
Advisory Committee and the UW Colleges Director of Continuing Education with final approval from the Provost.
Final program selection will be announced by no later than November 1, 2013.
MISSION
The mission of UW Colleges Academic Study Abroad Programs is to provide safe, affordable, short-term learning abroad/international opportunities and experiences that support the degree completion mission of the
UW Colleges.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Academic Study Abroad Programs are targeted primarily to full- and part-time students interested in earning credits that help satisfy degree requirements. Programs are also open to community members, who may enroll either for credit or non-credit.
4-STEP PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. Prior to drafting a proposal, please notify the Study Abroad Coordinator via email
( tetyana.schneider@uwc.edu
) of your intention, including the country, subject and tentative travel period. This notification is designed to help avoid duplication and enhance the diversity and affordability of programs.
2. Complete the UW Colleges Academic Study Abroad Program Proposal Form . This proposal should be developed in consultation with the academic department or departments under which the course falls.
Instructors are also encouraged to work with the Study Abroad Coordinator during the proposal development process in order to assure the necessary information is included at the time of submission.
3. Complete the UW Colleges Academic Study Abroad Proposal Endorsement Form . Proposals must be endorsed by the Chair or Chairs of the related academic departments and must also be endorsed by the
Campus Dean or Deans at which the instructors work.
4. Submit the completed proposal form and scanned signed endorsement form via email attachment to the UW Colleges Study Abroad Coordinator ( tetyana.schneider@uwc.edu
) by no later than October 1, 2013.
Meanwhile, an original hard copy of the endorsement form with the required signatures should be sent simultaneously to:
Tetyana Schneider
Study Abroad Coordinator
University of Wisconsin Colleges
432 N Lake Street, Room 237
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
Programs submitted after the October 1 deadline will not be eligible for consideration until the following academic year.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Concern for Student Health and Safety : Does the proposed destination pose any safety issues for participants? (e.g. Are there US State Department travel advisories?) Are the program activities designed to minimize the risks of overseas study?
Academic Rigor/Educational Value : Does this program offer sufficient academic rigor to meet UW Colleges standards? (Note: It is not necessary to have formal course approval prior to submitting a proposal. However, as with any credit course, all courses must receive appropriate department and faculty approvals. Instructors are responsible for securing this approval. Course approval by the Senate Curriculum Committee does not guarantee the program will be selected for study abroad.)
Level of Cultural Immersion/Cross-Cultural Experience Value: Does this program offer sufficient crosscultural experience for students (e.g. homestay, language immersion, interaction with local community, volunteering for a local agency, etc.)? If this program does not offer cultural immersion, what unique learning experience does this course offer and how is it done?
Adequate Pre-departure Preparation for Participants: Does the program offer sufficient and adequate arrangements to orient students to the host culture before they arrive in the foreign country.
Food and Housing: Does the program offer adequate provision for housing for participants as well as meals for participants sufficient to the circumstances.
Preferred Instructor Background : Do the instructors have demonstrated group management experience in a field trip or travel experience? Do the instructors have experience living/working/traveling in the country of destination? Do the instructors have demonstrated risk management experience?
Cost Recovery : Does the specific proposal have a high likelihood of generating revenues sufficient to sustain the marketing, promotion, program development and contingency funds needed?
Affordability : Is the program offered at a price that is affordable for UW Colleges students?
Uniqueness : Does the program offer a unique educational experience that is likely to attract students?
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
All approved Academic Study Abroad Programs will be managed by the UW Colleges Study Abroad
Coordinator. The Study Abroad Coordinator will coordinate all formal travel arrangements.
GUIDELINES FOR OFFERING STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS OUTSIDE OF UW COLLEGES
Though UW Colleges does not encourage this, non-credit programs which are not selected may be offered outside of UW Colleges jurisdiction. In this case, all arrangements will be coordinated by the faculty/staff members as individuals, not as employees of the UW Colleges, according to the following guidelines:
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No correspondence may go out to potential travelers using University letterhead, envelopes, email, logos, or telephone numbers.
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Informational meetings or orientations may not be held on campus, giving participants the perception that these travel programs are coordinated by the University.
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Faculty/staff are not covered by University liability insurance while serving in this capacity.
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No fees will be handled by the University Business Office or Continuing Education.
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Purchase of independent insurance by each participant is strongly encouraged.
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A disclai mer stating, “This study abroad opportunity is NOT sponsored by the UW Colleges” must be printed an all advertising.
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The UW Colleges Study Abroad Coordinator must be notified about the intention to offer a study abroad program outside of UW Colleges jurisdiction.