CCV Study abroad course proposal guidelines: We are currently seeking course proposals for spring 2014. Proposals with travel to England, Belize or Costa Rica will not be considered for this semester as we have just recently run courses to these countries.
Proposals are due by Thursday, March 21, 2013.
At the core of CCV’s mission is our dedication to
providing access to education. Study Abroad programs allow students access to
another country, another culture, and what may seem like another world. Participants
benefit from the opportunity to learn first-hand in a rich environment, and
frequently describe the experience as having changed their lives forever.
Study Abroad courses are offered during the fall
and spring semesters; the trips run at the end of these semesters, during the
January and May intersessional periods. However, proposals for summer courses
will also be considered.
When
reviewing proposals, the Study Abroad Committee will consider the following
factors:
- How does the travel component of the proposed course enhance students’ learning of the essential objectives?
- Does the faculty have experience with course content? Leading groups of students outside of the classroom? With travel?
- Will the course and travel component have broad appeal to students?
- Is the travel component affordable? Travel fees are generally between $2,500 and $3,500.
- Is the weather at proposed time of travel conducive to travel and to learning?
CCV STUDY ABROAD
COURSES TO DATE
Folklore in Ireland
Art Appreciation in Mexico
Stories in Stone in Italy
Ornithology in Belize
Art Appreciation in Paris
Archaeology: Tracing the Human Past in England
World Mythology in Greece
Ireland through Words, Images, and Music in Ireland
The History and
Traditions of Mexico in Mexico
Intercultural Communication in Costa Rica
Western Civilization in Italy
Social Problems in New Orleans (2009) and Las Cruces, NM (2012)
England Through Words, Images and Music in England
Western Civilization in Italy
Social Problems in New Orleans (2009) and Las Cruces, NM (2012)
England Through Words, Images and Music in England
Most Recent Study Abroad Courses
FA12 Intercultural
Communications/Costa Rica
SP13 England through
Words, Images and Music/England
FA13 Current
Environmental Issues/Belize
COURSE
FORMAT
- Study Abroad is offered under the umbrella of existing 3-credit CCV courses.
- For the most part, selected study abroad courses fit into general education competency requirements.
- Typically, there are 5 to 6 class sessions and an eight to ten day travel component. On-ground courses typically meet on Saturdays from 10:00 to 2:00 or 3:00 at a centrally located CCV academic center.
- Class sessions may meet on-ground, as a hybrid of on-ground and online, or online with one on-ground session.
COURSE
LOGISTICS
- Class size typically ranges from12 - 18 to make group travelling manageable. To make travelling more affordable, minimum enrollment to run a study abroad course is typically 12 students.
- Course enrollment priority is given to current CCV students.
- Costs of the trip and a food per diem for the faculty member are provided in addition to teaching salary.
- A CCV staff member will accompany faculty and students on all trips.
- All trips must be organized through a travel provider.
SAMPLE
ITINERARIES
- We ask that all proposals include a proposed sample itinerary. To view sample itineraries to gather ideas, you can visit itineraries from the following travel providers:
- *If for some reason you do decide to contact a provider with a question, do NOT enter into a contract. You MUST clearly communicate that you are working on a proposal only, and that you do not have the authority to enter into a contract or make decisions for CCV.
WORKING
WITH PROVIDERS
- Cost of travel is a great concern for CCV students, so we must work to ensure we are offering the best quality program at the most reasonable cost. Because quality and costs associated with providers can vary widely, the committee will seek estimates and select and work with a provider.
Study
Abroad Procedures for Submission and Development of Faculty Proposals
CCV Study Abroad
Proposals should be submitted to:
Linda
Schlott
Study
Abroad Committee
Community
College of Vermont
P.O.
Box 489
Montpelier,
VT 05601
linda.schlott@ccv.edu
PROPOSALS
At
the time of submission the proposal should include all of the following:
- the proposed course to be offered (this must be a current three- credit CCV course,
with preference given to those that fulfill
general education competency requirements)
- faculty credentials that align with the subject
- explanation as to how the proposed travel component of the course will enhance students’ learning of the course essential objectives
- an account of instructional strategy including:
- pre-trip activities designed to build community, promote interpersonal communication and facilitate positive group dynamics
- in-country activities designed to help students connect travel experiences to course content
- plan for student evaluation
- a sample itinerary of the travel component (including locations to visit abroad, daily activities, tours, etc.)
- potential contact persons/organizations while traveling
- faculty member’s past experience with study abroad and/or travel and leading groups of students
*
The Study Abroad Committee encourages
proposals with a service learning component.
FACULTY PAYMENT
Faculty of study abroad courses will be paid CCV’s
standard three-credit course rate. Costs of the trip and a food per diem for
the faculty member are provided in addition to teaching salary. Transportation
to and from the airport of departure as well as entry fees to museums, etc. are
considered part of the costs of the trip and, therefore, are covered by the
study abroad program.
FACULTY POLICY
Study
abroad faculty members are bound by the same policies that govern all teaching
at CCV.
STUDY ABROAD COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The
committee, in concert with faculty, will develop an accepted proposal. The committee will give final approval for
course dates, itinerary and budget. Members of the committee will also take
part in pre-trip orientation activities. The Study Abroad Committee will take
responsibility for all administrative functions in relation to running the
course, including the setting of timetables, publishing of information in
course lists and promotional materials, recruitment of students, and the
provision of forms and information to coordinators (pre-registration) and
students (post-registration). The committee will track all student paperwork
and money (including collecting fees, paying bills, and dealing with expenses
while abroad) and will make sure students have the necessary documentation
prior to travel time. The committee will also manage all liability, insurance
and legal matters and oversee trip safety and discipline. The committee will
also collect and catalog post-trip evaluations.
FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES
The
faculty member will be responsible for meeting deadlines and submitting timely
information to the Study Abroad Committee as requested; for helping to develop
all budgets; for providing detailed lesson plans and syllabi, including
orientation activities; for preparing a high quality program and experience for
students; for providing students with a post-trip opportunity for discussion of
their experiences; for submitting timely final grades and course evaluations; and for providing the committee with
appropriate student materials for use in future study abroad promotions and
orientations. Depending upon the nature of the trip and the provider used,
faculty may be asked to work in concert with the committee to coordinate travel
contacts, travel arrangements, and activities.
Additionally, faculty teaching a study abroad course for the first time
will be evaluated early in the semester by a member of the study abroad
committee.
For more information contact Heather Weinstein at
heather.weinstein@ccv.edu or contact any member of the study abroad
committee:
Tapp
Barnhill, Brattleboro
Marianne
DiMascio, Winooski
Gretchen
DeHart, St. Albans
Mike
Griffith, Montpelier
Diane
Hermann-Artim, Middlebury
Julie
Hudson, Montpelier
Jessica Racine, Winooski *SAB Student
Representative
Heather Weinstein, Montpelier
Revised January 2013
STUDY ABROAD COURSE PROPOSAL COVER SHEET
Faculty Member
Proposing Course........................................................................................
Course Title and Travel
Destination.....................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
Faculty Credentials
and Experience that Align with the Subject.....................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
Faculty Member Contact
Information:
Address........................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
Telephone...................................................... Email....................................................................
CCV Center..................................................................................................................................
Supervising
Coordinator of Academic Services...................................................................
Date of Submission.................................................................................................................
To be completed by STUDY
ABROAD COMMITTEE
Date Reviewed by Committee..........................................
Action Taken by Committee....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
CCV Study Abroad
Proposals should be submitted to:
Linda
Schlott
Study
Abroad Committee
CCV,
PO Box 489, Montpelier, VT 05601
linda.schlott@ccv.edu
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