Request for
Proposals RFP

Budget Instructions

FAQs

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 the College of International and Extended Studies (CIES), 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 Coordinator 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

Faculty-Led Programs Workshop

CIES and IPS will be hosting a Faculty-Led Programs Workshop for all interested SJSU faculty that have considered or would like to consider running their own FLP.  This workshop will be conducted sometime in October 2012 at a location TBA on campus.  This workshop will be in preparation for FLPs running in winter and summer 2013.  Topics that will be covered, included, but will not be limited to the following:

• Budgets
• Course Creation
• On-site logistics
• Marketing & Recruitment
• Deadlines
• Forms
• Pre-Departure Orientations
• Safety & Risk Management
• SJSU Policies
• Program Responsibility

For further information, please contact:
Dr. Karen McBride
Karen.McBride@sjsu.edu

Request for Proposals (RFP)

SJSU and IPS are requesting proposals by SJSU faculty are invited to plan and propose academic courses abroad for 3-8 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 Summer to allow adequate time to develop the program during the off months and to allow faculty to promote their program in one additional semester.

• Statement of Intent (preliminary proposal) –March 15th (for following winter) and July 15th (for following summer)
• Completed Proposal - May 15th (for following winter) and September 15th (for following summer)

Important Links

For more information, please contact:
Study Abroad Office (Clark Hall, Room 552)
International Programs and Services (IPS)
Tel: (408) 924-5897
Fax: (408) 924-5976

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