Faculty encouraged to submit Winter Session 2017 program proposals by Dec. 1

11:23 a.m., Oct. 6, 2015--University of Delaware faculty who are interested in leading a study abroad program during Winter Session 2017 are encouraged to submit program proposals to the Institute for Global Studies by Dec. 1.

Prior to submitting a proposal, faculty members are asked to review current study abroad program offerings, and to develop a proposal that would enhance and expand the diversity in countries, cultures, languages and focused disciplines currently found in UD study abroad programs. 

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In addition, faculty should discuss proposals with their department chairperson to ensure that the potential program aligns with the department’s global education goals, has a clear, relevant and sustainable target audience, and does not compete with other global offerings.  

Further information regarding faculty proposals and frequently asked questions can be found here. To submit a proposal, visit the IGS website. 

Study abroad at UD

The University of Delaware is a national leader in study abroad programs. Approximately 35 percent of undergraduates study outside of the U.S. on an annual basis. Winter Session is the most popular time for Delaware students to do so, with approximately 80 percent of all study abroad activity taking place during this session.

The year 2013 marked the 90th anniversary of the University’s study abroad program, considered the first in America, after eight students set sail for France in 1923.

Since then, UD has continued to expand education abroad opportunities to include academic coursework, internships, research and service learning across the globe.

About the Institute for Global Studies

The Institute for Global Studies was created in 2009 to enhance the international dimensions of teaching, research and outreach at the University of Delaware. IGS provides leadership and support for programs and experiences that contribute to the education of informed, skilled, open-minded citizens of the world.

Best known for coordinating the University’s study abroad program, IGS also awards scholarships and grants to faculty and students for a number of global opportunities and administers internationally recognized State Department-sponsored programs such as the UD Fulbright Initiative, Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Student Leaders Institute, Mandela Washington Fellowship Program for Young African Leaders, and most recently the Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership (SUSI-WL) program.

IGS sponsors such signature events as Global Month each fall and country-specific celebrations each spring.

IGS collaborates with other global partners on campus, including the Office for International Students and Scholars, the Confucius Institute and the Center for Global and Area Studies. In addition, IGS partners with Enrollment Management to coordinate the UD World Scholars Program.  

Those with interest can explore UD study abroad programs online, follow #UDAbroad and @UDGlobal on Instagram and Twitter, and attend an interest meeting to learn more.

Article by Jessica Franzetti