Faculty Director Workshops
EA offers several workshops throughout the program development and implementation process in order to relay necessary information to Faculty Directors leading programs. Faculty are highly encouraged to participate in the workshops each year they lead a program in order to stay up to date on process and policy changes. The Program Development Workshop and the Program Budgeting Workshop is for faculty interested in developing a new program for a future cycle. All other workshops are for current faculty directors who have already proposed a program for the current academic year.
Workshops
Program Development Workshop
UNC Charlotte Education Abroad holds informational workshops each semester for UNC Charlotte faculty members who are interested in learning how to develop a short-term education abroad program. This session covers faculty and EA responsibilities, program considerations, program design (i.e. academics, itinerary, budgets), and the proposal process. Please join us to learn more about leading a group of students abroad. We ask that interested faculty please RSVP using our online form so that we can plan accordingly.
Session Information
| Format | Date | Time | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Person | CHHS 207 | Monday, April 1, 2024 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Register Here |
| In Person | CHHS 207 | Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Register Here |
Program Budgeting Workshop
This webinar covers program budgeting in depth, including building a program budget, estimating expenses, working with an on-site partner, and more. Please join us to learn more about how faculty directors and EA work together to build program budgets.
Session Information
| Format | Date | Time | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webinar | TBD | TBD | Coming soon |
Program Launch Webinar
This webinar is held just after a program application cycle is launched and begins accepting applications. The purpose of the webinar is to assist Faculty Directors in preparing for the recruitment and application review phase of the program process. The webinar covers; connecting students to program information, the application process, Faculty Director Workshops, and study abroad fair information.
Session Information
| Term Program is Offered | Date | Time | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Spring Break 2025 Programs | TBD | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Coming soon |
| Summer 2025 Programs | TBD | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Coming soon |
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Program Confirmation Workshop
This webinar is held just after a program is confirmed to run. We will address the next steps for implementing your program and the timeline for preparing for departure. The webinar covers; Faculty Director Requirements materials in EA portal, program implementation resources, accessing student information, steps to preparing the program for departure.
Session Information
| Term Program is Offered | Date | Time | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Break 2025 | TBD | TBD | Coming soon |
| Summer 2025 | TBD | TBD | Coming soon |
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Marketing and Recruitment Workshop
Recruiting for study abroad is a daunting task, but is critical to the success of a program. This workshop covers tips and tricks for successfully recruiting for a study abroad program including how to talk about the value and benefits of study abroad, online marketing tools, and creative ideas for getting the word out. This workshop is meant for both new and veteran faculty alike.
Session Information
| Format | Date | Time | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | TBD | Coming soon |
Program Administration Workshop
This workshop provides guidance on some of the most important components of leading and managing a program abroad, including responsibilities of a Faculty Director, emergency response and risk management protocols, program finances and budgetary procedures, addressing student issues, and responsibilities to the University upon return from the the program. Faculty Directors who have not attended this workshop in the last two years are required to attend this workshop. Faculty who have attended the workshop in the last two years are welcome and encouraged to come each year.
Session Information
| Format | Term Program is Offered | Date | Time | RSVP |
| TBD | TBD | TBD | 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Coming soon |
| TBD | TBD | TBD | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Coming soon |
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