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Submitting a Proposal



Study Abroad Committee

Once you submit your proposal, it will be reviewed by the Study Abroad Committee. The Study Abroad Committee (SAC) oversees academic policy on all education abroad programs sponsored or approved by the University of South Florida and is responsible for approval of education abroad programs for academic recognition by the institution and its constituent Schools and Colleges.The Study Abroad Committee is composed of at least twelve voting members of the University of South Florida faculty, appointed by the Deans of the Schools and Colleges, and one voting student, appointed by the sitting committee from among the students who participated on an approved USF education abroad program in the previous year. New members shall be appointed by the appropriate Dean when an existing member’s term is complete. Members’ term of service is four years and may be renewed once, at the discretion of the appropriate Dean. All Committee meetings are open to interested faculty, staff, or students to attend without vote.

The Study Abroad Committee will use the following criteria when reviewing and approving new program proposals:
  • Proposal is complete in its entirety by the proposal deadline.
  • Faculty director is willing to collaborate with Study Abroad Committee on the development and management of the study abroad program
  • Program contributes to the diversity of international opportunities for USF State students, including a diversity of academic disciplines and locations.
  • Preference will be given to longer programs, and to programs that demonstrate high impact learning experiences.
  • While shorter programs will continue to be supported when especially well matched to a particular discipline, in general, programs of four or more weeks will be given priority.
  • Program is structured to ensure the integration of the host country and/or region’s culture into the educational experience. There are strong connections between courses and the site.
  • Proposed program provides students with ample structured opportunities to interact with individuals or groups in the host culture, including advance preparation, guided reflection and critical analysis of that interaction.
  • Both the coursework and the program locations are expected to attract a large amount of student interest.
  • Programs that will offer two or more courses will be given priority.
  • Faculty director or assistant has the necessary proficiency in the foreign language of the host country, if relevant, or has identified an effective strategy to meet communication needs.
  • Proposed program is likely to be financially and academically sustainable and is intended to be offered annually or on a regular basis.
  • Prospective faculty director can articulate the role of the faculty director.
  • Department head clearly supports the program proposal, and is confident that the faculty member has the necessary experience, competence and time to run a study abroad program.
 

Steps to Proposing a Program to the Study Abroad Committee

1. Complete General Program Information Form:  Save proposal form as PDF. 
 
2. Complete Proposal: Use the Narrative instructions for full proposal.  Include information pertaining to these sections:
  • Program Description
  • Schedule and itinerary
  • Academic Rigor
  • Safety, Security, and Health
  • Administration
  • Markers of Success
3. Include these supporting documents:
4. Submit forms, narrative, and supporting documents by the due date:
Send the proposal form with the narrative and all supporting documents attached to the Assistant Director, Office of Study Abroad at rene@usf.edu 

Deadlines for Proposing a Faculty Led Program (Stand Alone or Embedded):
Academic Year 2017-2018
Fall Semester 2017: 1/15/2017
Spring & Spring Break 2018: 04/15/2017
Summer 2018: 08/15/2017

5. Rene will take your proposal before the Study Abroad Committee and invite you to come and present your proposal.
 

Your proposal will not be reviewed until all items are received.