Faculty Resources

A faculty-led program (FLP) abroad or away is a program in which Jacksonville University (JU) faculty teach a JU course or courses abroad or in an off campus setting. These programs are typically offered during Spring Break or Summer sessions, but can also be offered during the Fall or Winter.

Group programs are typically short-term and last, on average, from two to eight weeks. Longer programs can also be proposed. If possible, in order to increase recruitment by minimizing scheduling conflicts, it is wise to follow the JU academic calendar when determining dates for a program. This ensures students have greater flexibility in combining a study abroad/away program with courses at JU.

The Study Abroad & Away (SAA) staff will assist you in developing a study abroad/away program and a marketing strategy. If you have taken over responsibility for an existing program, it is critical that you discuss the program with previous leaders. If you are new to leading a program, SAA will be an important resource for you and will assist you in program planning and marketing. Faculty leaders should discuss program ideas and considerations with Study Abroad & Away prior to submitting a formal proposal for a program.

Documents

Faculty-Led Program Guide (Policies) : All University policies surrounding Faculty-Led Programming.
Faculty-Led Program Proposal Packet : The packet that faculty submit to SAA to propose a program.
Faculty-Led Program Proposal Process & Timeline : Abbreviated resource to outline the timeline of FLP proposals and tasks.
Faculty-Led Program Responsibilities : Breakdown of faculty, vendor, and office duties.
Faculty Checklist : Summary of tasks for faculty to complete before, during, and after program.
JU Travel Advance Request Form : Faculty submit to SAA for any permitted expenses.

Faculty Workshop Video Series

Interested in developing a FLP and new to the process? Have you lead programs in the past but need to brush up on the requirements? Check out our video series below, designed to walk you through the program development process and simplify the steps.

Building a Faculty-Led Program (06:11)

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