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International Faculty Opportunities Presented by: Andrea Insley, Ed.D. District Coordinator, International Programs Presentation Topics International Faculty Development Grant Application Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) Short Term Faculty Development Programs Senior Specialist Program Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program English Language Fellow Program Additional Information, Resources and Forms • SCCD Study Abroad Policies • SCCD Linkages: Institutions Abroad • Faculty Exchange Information: Models, Tips, and Sample Forms International Faculty Development Grant Application DEADLINE: MARCH 1 Send your application to: International Programs 2 SA 102 Grant will not Exceed $1,250 and recipients are eligible for a new grant every 3 years. Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program General Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship A current full-time teaching or administrative position Bachelor’s degree or higher Three years of full-time teaching experience Fluency in English International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) IREX is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting advanced field research and professional training programs between the United States and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Eurasia, China, and comparable contiguous societies. Short Term Faculty Development Programs CIEE – Council on International Educational Exchange—provides 12 week intensive overseas programs for U.S. faculty and administrators. http://ww.ciee.org/ifdc.cfm?subnav=IFDC> Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program – Instructors/Administrators in the Humanities, World Languages and Social Sciences with 3 years full-time experience in the District can apply for a funded 4-6 week professional development trip abroad. http://e-grants.ed.gov/egWelcome.asp Fulbright Senior Specialist Program Designed to provide short-term academic opportunities (2 to 6 weeks) for U.S. faculty and professionals. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and peer review of applications is conducted 8 times per year. Fulbright Scholar-inResidence Program Under the Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) Program, interested institutions or consortia submit proposals to invite scholars to teach one or more courses and to be in residence for a semester or an academic year. English Language Fellow Program a Department of State program administered by Georgetown University 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 35K stipend Leading Study Abroad Trips District Policy 525.20 Foreign Travel SCCD International Programs Website: Faculty-led Programs SCCD faculty 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 SCCD, please contact Andrea Insley, District Coordinator, International Programs or call 206 587-3899 for details and a proposal packet. Deadline is Nov 30 for activities the following summer. Example: ARE YOU GOING TO BELIZE? The Seattle Community Colleges is sponsoring a Health Care Project in Belize from August 19-September 3rd through PRO WORLD. Make a Difference in the World This Summer! Visit the website to learn about the program and scroll to the bottom to read about the types of volunteer projects for participants with all levels of skills at the La Loma Luz Hospital, Belize Family Life Association and Ministry of Health: http://www.proworldsc.org/sccd/ . An optional 3-5 credit Cooperative Education Course is available. Click here for more information on ITL197. For more information, contact: Mary Sitterley, Nursing Coordinator, North Seattle Community College [email protected] Andrea Insley, District Coordinator of International Programs [email protected] Faculty Exchanges-General On website: Different Models to adapt to various contexts Proposal Forms Contacts at 4 institutions abroad Faculty are encouraged to utilize the Fulbright Programs for short and longer term exchanges. Resources on the District International Programs Website PDF describing all of the programs covered. IFDG application and final reports Reports and Curriculum generated from previous Dept of Ed grants Global Education Curriculum Resources Study abroad policy and proposal Faculty Exchange models, forms and resources Thank you! Please direct questions or comments to: Andrea Insley, District Coordinator, International Programs