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International Professional Development Opportunities: For: Faculty, Classified and Exempt Staff Presentation by Andrea Insley, Ed.D. Executive Director, Global Initiatives Presentation Topics International Professional Development Grant Application Fulbright Programs semester or academic year Short Term Faculty Development Programs Fulbright: Administrator short term programs ESL faculty: English Language Fellow Program ESL faculty: Semester Teaching in Morocco Faculty: 4 week teaching in China (summer) Faculty Led Study Abroad: SCD or WCCCSA programs All: Global Impact and Teach in China All: Istanbul 2 week summer study programs All: Exchanges with Institutions Abroad Inbound faculty and staff– lectures, visits International Professional Development Grant Application Deadline: March 1 Application available online at: http://www.seattlecolleges.edu/international/faculty.aspx Ideas for Classified and Administrators • Visit another institution overseas for a week and see how your function in the SCD is facilitated there. • Attend a conference abroad • Participate in a short term program abroad • Fulbright seminars (Administrators) • Fulbright Specialist Program Fulbright Program Flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. Goal: “increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” Nearly 300,000 participants to date—chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential — with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. 8,000 grants awarded among all FB programs. Note: ESL Faculty are encouraged to apply for the English Fellows Program through Georgetown University Learn More at: http://fulbright.state.gov/ REMINDER: The term "Fulbright Program" encompasses a variety of exchange programs, including both individual and institutional grants. Core Fulbright Scholar Program • 800 U.S. faculty and professionals abroad each year to 155 countries • Grantees lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields • Program Length: 2 months – 1 year • Application Deadline: August 1 • Learn More at http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/ Core Fulbright Scholar Program: Eligibility Essentials U.S. citizenship A Ph.D. or equivalent professional/terminal degree in your field (but not required for ALL programs or seminars) For professionals and artists outside academia, professional standing and accomplishments Teaching experience if required by award (see criteria described with specific award) Limits apply to prior Fulbright Scholar grantees Core Fulbright Scholar Program Application and Information http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/ Application Tips Get the support from your college and division Apply BEFORE the deadline (August 1) Listen to the webinars on various programs and the application process http://www.cies.org/Webinar/ Read the job descriptions carefully Prepare a strong application and statement Three reference letters- strong ones Ask questions – contact person or former Fulbrighters SCD Fulbright Stipend SCD values the Fulbright experience $15K stipend in lieu of sabbatical to cover at home costs Eligible only to full year awardees Apply at same time as Fulbright http://www.seattlecolleges.edu/international/fulbright.aspx Short Term Faculty Development Programs CIEE – Council on International Educational Exchange • 1-2 week intensive overseas programs for U.S. faculty and administrators (Feb deadline). • Learn more at: http://www.ciee.org/ifds/semin ars/index.aspx Fulbright-Hays Seminars Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program Open to educators and administrators with responsibilities for curriculum development in fields related to humanities, languages, and area studies. Topics and host countries of the seminars vary but in nonWestern European countries. Geared for educators inexperienced in target country but who demonstrate the need to develop curriculum through short-term study and travel abroad. Travel late May to mid-August for 4-6 weeks. LEARN more at: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/iegpssap/sapfacts.html English Language Fellow Program a Department of State program administered by Georgetown University elf.georgetown.edu/ MA in TEFL/TESOL or related field with substantial post MA teacher/curriculum development experience. Senior Fellows apply before March 31 for the following academic year. Serve as teacher trainers, curriculum and program developers, evaluations and needs analyses. Full living allowance, airfare and 25-35K stipend ESL Faculty: Fall Semester in Ifrane, Morocco Contract dates late August- third week December $2,000/month – teaching up to 20 hrs/wk On campus housing usually available ($300/month) Al Akhawayn University is located in Ifrane, approx. 90 minutes outside of Fez. Apply by March 1. Leading Study Abroad Trips Faculty-led Programs SCD faculty may organize study abroad trips to a variety of destinations. If you are a faculty member and would like to organize a study abroad trip for the SCD, please contact Andrea Insley, Executive Director, SCD Global Initiatives or the International Programs Executive Director on your campus for details and a proposal packet. Through our membership in the Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad (WCCCSA), faculty may apply to lead /teach in a quarter length study abroad program. Contact the International Programs office at your campus or watch for periodic emails inviting these faculty proposals. Short Term Exchanges Review the list of SCD institutional partners Contact Global Initiatives to establish connection Design a visit, project proposal and get supervisor okay Apply for funding LEARN more at: http://seattlecolleges.edu/inter national/exchanges.aspx Note: Staff should consider a visit of shorter length during quieter periods at work. Global Impact Seattle College District students, faculty and staff partnering with Seattle-area medical, educational and service-oriented community organizations to deliver healthcare and volunteer service in developing countries. The Seattle College District sponsors global health service learning programs every summer. Sites have included Belize, India, Vietnam, Peru, Tanzania and Ghana. Visit the website to learn about the programs. Faculty, staff and students routinely participate in these programs. Faculty/staff leadership applications are due in mid November for the upcoming summer. Learn more at: www.seattlecolleges.edu/globalimpact Teach In China Promoted primarily to students through a special SCD linkage, faculty, exempt and classified can take advantage of this opportunity through a sabbatical or leave. Program attracts many people with teaching credentials, but not required. Semester-based (Sept-Dec and Feb-June) Teach conversation classes in public primary, secondary, and high schools throughout China. Contract Basics: 15 hrs week in class instruction. Pay varies from $550$750/month, depending on training + furnished apartment and travel stipend. Learn More at: seattlecolleges.edu/teachinchina Other Volunteer Programs Global Citizens Network Focus: Cross Cultural Competence Description: GCN is a volunteer organization for people committed to sharing values of peace, justice, tolerance, crosscultural understanding and global cooperation. Each team of six to 12 people works with local villagers on projects initiated by the local community, for the benefit of that community. Website: https://www.globalcitizens.org/ Habitat for Humanity Global Village Volunteer Program Focus: Construction and Service Learning Description: Volunteer internationally to build decent, affordable shelter alongside members of the community. Learn about poverty housing, development challenges and Habitat’s ministry and mission to help eradicate them. Website: http://www.habitat.org/gv Istanbul Aydin University Summer Sessions Dynamic city!! Great professional development opportunity. 2 week programs during summer featuring 8-10 subject areas: • • • Globalization and Developing Markets: The Case of Turkey Leadership and Culture Turkish Art Through Museums Cost only $580 for tuition and housing (dorm); single supplement available. More Fulbright Opportunities Travelling to other countries to develop more cross cultural understanding and share expertise • Fulbright Specialist Program • Seminars for International Education Administrators Bringing international scholars here to SCD to globalize our campuses: • Scholar in Residence • Outreach Lecturing Fund Fulbright Specialist Program Two- to six-week consulting and/or teaching opportunities Must have terminal degree for your field Online application to Fulbright Specialist roster with rolling deadline Institutions overseas develop projects and request specialists from the roster Program does not support research Twenty-five eligible disciplines, including new STEM education fields LEARN more at: http://www.cies.org/specialists/ International Education Administrator Seminars Example of typical deadline dates. Check website. India: AUGUST 1 Korea: NOVEMBER 1 Japan: NOVEMBER 1 Germany: FEBRUARY 3 France: FEBRUARY 3 United Kingdom: FEBRUARY 3 Russia Community College Administrators: OCTOBER 15 German Studies Seminar: OCTOBER 15 Learn More at: http://www.cies.org/Fulbright_programs.htm Outreach Lecturing Fund Current Fulbright Scholars in the USA “on loan” to institutions for a few day Ideas for how to use the OLF program: • • • • • • Department or campus-wide lectures to students or faculty (or both); Lectures in classrooms where the scholar can make a contribution to the discipline; Faculty meetings that allow for an exchange of ideas; Informal gatherings of students and faculty; Home hospitality offered by faculty; Meetings with community organizations or religious groups that have a special interest in international relations. Note: if scholar is coming from out of town, school must take care of housing/food, local transportation Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program Brings scholars and professionals from abroad to campus (or District) Colleges can use this resource to develop language or area studies Application is made by the interested U.S. institution Deadline is OCTOBER 15 Contact: [email protected] Benefits of travelling, volunteering and/or teaching abroad… • Professional Visibility: join a network of distinguished leaders/educators representing nearly every academic and professional field. • Teaching: gain broad experience and perspectives of the field to work more effectively with students • Professional Development: share information learned abroad with colleagues and get more colleagues to engage; greater relationship and understanding with global students • Global Education: Advocate for global education programs/projects, ready to be more engaged world wide • Networking: develop relationships with colleagues overseas • Awareness/Life Experience: Living and working in a different region and culture enhances an understanding of the world, enriches life, and deepens awareness of own country and community. THANK YOU For Attending this Info Session Thank you! Please direct questions or comments to: Andrea Insley Executive Director, Global Initiatives [email protected]