Request for
Proposals RFP

Budget Instructions

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Things to Consider

At a time when it is more important than ever for students to gain a better understanding of the world in which they live, International Programs and Services (IPS) a department of International and Extended Studies (IES), seeks to expand the growing interest in study abroad and intercultural experiences.  Study abroad is quickly becoming an integral part of the higher education curriculum.  However financial and time constraints hinder access to international experiences for many college students and faculty.  Under the auspices of IPS, Faculty-Led Programs allow students and faculty the opportunity to participate in international education endeavors.

The programs are also intended to:

• Meet the financial constraints of many SJSU students.    
• Provide short-term study abroad opportunities to SJSU students
• Create a culture in which learning across cultural boundaries is an essential component of academic preparation
• Internationalize the SJSU campus and its curriculum

IPS has developed policies and procedures for the university to assist faculty in producing and executing safe and successful short-term study abroad programs.  The Faculty-Led Program Advisor works closely with faculty to support them in program planning, marketing and promotion and logistics.

For more information on Faculty-Led Programs please view the Powerpoint Presentation by clicking on the link: FLP Information PowerPoint

Request for Proposals (RFP)

SJSU and IPS are requesting proposals by SJSU faculty are invited to plan and propose academic courses abroad for 3 - 6 weeks within the summer term and winter intersession.  Faculty will need to submit a Proposal Package  to IPS for review and acceptance.  The package includes detailed instructions for preparing your proposal.

Deadlines for Request for Proposals

Due to the tremendous interest in Faculty-Led Programs, IPS has moved up the deadline for proposals to Spring 08 to allow adequate time to develop the program during the off months and to allow faculty to promote their program in one additional semester.

Preliminary Proposal – May 2, 2008
Complete Proposal – June 2, 2008

Important Links

For more information, please contact:
Todd Oberson, Faculty-Led Program Advisor
Study Abroad Office (Clark Hall, Room 550)
International Programs and Services (IPS)
Tel: (408) 924-6128
Fax: (408) 924-5976
E-mail: todd.oberson@sjsu.edu

Contact us at the Study Abroad Office, Clark Hall, Room 543 Tel  (408) 924-5931 Fax (408) 924-5976
or send us an email