Study Abroad Program Proposal Guidelines
The Advisory Global Engagement Board, a group of faculty appointed by the Deans of
the colleges and schools, governs all the academic programs abroad, as well as other
university international programs, offered by the Office of Global Engagement. Program
proposals are submitted to the Advisory Global Engagement Board.
A proposal from a faculty member or group of faculty proposing any new study abroad or
exchange program MUST INCLUDE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. What is the purpose of the proposed program?
2. How does it contribute to the mission of the institution and/or the particular unit
within the institution, which is the focus of the programs interest (e.g. fine arts,
economics, or civil engineering)?
3. Whom is it designed to serve (e.g. specific majors, students of a particular language
from any major, etc.)? How many? Is there demonstrable interest among the?
4. What is the design of the program?
a. When is the program offered?
b. What is the program’s length?
c. Is the program led by a faculty member?
d. What courses are to be offered?
e. Have these been approved by the appropriate curriculum committee of the
faculty member’s college or school?
f. Do the courses meet requirements for contact hours?
g. How are the courses enhanced by their setting abroad?
h. What language or other course prerequisites, if any, are required?
i. What infrastructure requirements are necessary for success, and how and by
whom are these arranged- housing, class space, local field trips, etc.?
j. What expertise and experience does the faculty member have to lead the
program?
5. What are the safety and security risks at the proposed program site, and how will
these be dealt with?
6. Is there broad faculty support for such a program (this is critical for making a
program economically viable, since the most important reason students cite in their
decision to go abroad is faculty encouragement.)?
7. How would the program differ from current study abroad offerings, or would it
replace a current offering? If the latter, what compelling arguments are there for such
a replacement? (Better academic offerings, cheaper, more attractive place, etc.?)
Program proposals will be reviewed by considering not only all of the above, but also
the financial risk involved and the staff support available from the Office of Global
Engagement, and how the proposed program compliments existing offerings and
contributes to our long-term strategic goals. Not mentioned above, but critical to the
success of the program, is the cost of the program, and how affordable it might be in
comparison with other programs in the same country. The Office of Global
Engagement develops all program budgets. Please attach the program budget with
the financial information you provide.
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
Office of Global Engagement
Faculty-led Short-Term Summer Programs
Sponsoring Unit__________________________________________________________
Faculty Contact Person_____________________________________________________
Campus Address__________________________________________________________
Telephone_______________________Email___________________________________
Program Description
Program Name___________________________________________________________
Program Site_____________________________________________________________
Circle one:
Summer
Other short-term (spring break, other)_________________
_______________Approximate duration (in weeks)
_______________Number of credit hours per student
Academic Objectives: Course offerings, instruction, relationship to UTB/TSC
curriculum
Program Activities:
Site Resources: teaching facilities or proposed enrollment at foreign institution,
academic/cultural resources, housing
Feasibility and Logistics: Student pool, maximum number of participants, calendar, onsite support agencies/personnel
Preliminary Budget or Target Program Cost: (please attach budget)
Program Longevity: Will program be offered annually? Will faculty director change
from year to year?
Program Description:
This program is proposed by:
Name: (please print)______________________________________________________
School, Department_______________________________________________________
This program is approved by:
Department Chair
Date
Academic Dean
Date
Director of Office of Global Engagement
Date
Provost
Date