Are you a Coast Community College District faculty member
interested in organizing a short-term study abroad program? Here is where
you’ll find information on how to organize a trip, and the forms and resources
you’ll need.
Coast Community College District’s study abroad programs are
usually four to six weeks in length, conducted during intersession, spring
break or summer, and have an average of twenty students per instructor.
Students generally earn three units of college credit for a short-term study
abroad program.
By going abroad with a faculty organized group, students have a
knowledgeable, personal tour guide, their instructor, to help them navigate in
a foreign country and have all their travel arrangements taken care of. They
earn credit and have an opportunity to travel and learn. An instructor receives
his/her salary for teaching a three unit course and all of his/her travel
costs, except meals and incidentals, paid for via the tour package. These short
term travel abroad opportunities are truly a win/win for students and the
instructor. Like most things, there is preparation and follow-up but according
to almost everyone…it is well worth the effort!
Experienced faculty and program providers agree that faculty who
take students abroad possess some similarities:
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The instructors are motivated, enthusiastic and committed to their study abroad
plan. Make no mistake about it- it requires time and organization.
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The instructors are steadfast in initiating and following up with the
administrative process on campus and at the district- getting department and
board approval, getting provider contracts completed and signed, and making
sure Risk Services gets the necessary documents to support the course.
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The instructors recruit, recruit and recruit, especially the “first-timers”.
Returning faculty have a reputation and referrals from past trips. A “first
time” faculty member must build a great reputation. The students go on the
trips because they like and appreciate the talents of the faculty leader.
If your skills match those outlined above, we hope you will join
the ranks of enthusiastic study abroad faculty from the Coast Community College
District- your dream will soon become reality!
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