Study Away/Abroad Program Proposal:

The program proposal must address all of the following questions/issues:

A description of the proposed program:

• Where is the program located?

• Who is the institutional partner, and why is this partnership a good one?

• What is the proposed duration of the program?

• What is the purpose of this program? 

• Which courses will be offered? 

• What sorts of excursions, extra-curricular events, etc. will be incorporated, and how will these complement the academic program? 

Rationale for the program:  

• How does the program expand the range of disciplines offered and the geographic range covered by existing VUU study abroad programs?

• Which students are expected to enroll in this program? 

• How does participation in the program affect the student's course load in their major or minor upon returning to campus?

• Is the program designed for a broad range of students and faculty? If not, how and why must this program have a specific focus? 

Program Sustainability:  

• How and why is this program likely to appeal to VUU students for at least the next five years?

• Which VUU faculty (individuals and/or departments/programs) will contribute to this program over the next five years as program directors? 

Program Curriculum:  

• Why is this particular configuration of courses being offered?

• How are these courses different from the courses taught on campus?

• How do these courses complement and/or expand on-campus coursework?  

• What provisions have been made to meet the language requirement for programs in countries where the native/official language is not English?

• What procedure will be followed for approving these courses according to the usual procedures for departments/universities/programs? 

Estimated Program Costs:

• How much is this program expected to cost, including the costs for a VUU faculty director, local faculty, classrooms, on-site administrative costs, dormitories, included excursions and meals, etc.? Please explain how these costs were calculated.

Support from the Department/Program/University:

• Has your department chair, program director, and/or university dean expressed support for your efforts to build this program? 

• If yes, have they indicated that your work on this program will count toward promotion, tenure, and/or merit reviews? 

• If not, how can we help secure their support and ensure recognition of your efforts?

Site Visit Budget and Itinerary:

• Please provide a detailed budget and itinerary for a site visit should the OSA|SA4711 approve the program proposal. Include the cost of round-trip economy airfare, lodging, meals, and other expenses related to a 3- to 4-day stay at the site. (Remember to multiply all costs by two, since a SA4711 staff member will need to accompany you on the visit).