Faculty Resources

The Global Center provides a list of resources for SOLES faculty members interested in learning more about their role in international education, creating a global study course proposal, Fulbright Scholar program, traveling tips, travel insurance information, and information on obtaining passports and visas.

Faculty Role in Education Abroad
"Faculty members play a central and critical role in all international education projects, on campus and off." (NAFSA 1997, p.37). To get a better understanding of the role of faculty members in education abroad, faculty may download a copy of NAFSA's publication titled "Faculty Roles" by clicking here. This article will cover the following topics:

  • developing faculty support
  • on-campus roles: general advocacy, program development and administration, faculty-led programs, budgets, affiliations, program evaluation, transfer credit evaluation, program recruitment and promotion, admission, logistics, pre-departure orientation, and re-entry
  • overseas roles: academic director, administrative/resident director, on-site orientation, budget and money management, advising students, the role of the faculty spouse, health care coordinator, and emergency response coordinator.

Global Study Faculty Packet - includes information on how to create a Global Study course, application and budget form

Creating a global study course - includes deadlines for course proposals

Incorporating the Millennium Development Goals (MDG's) into your global course:

Key to a contemporary understanding of global issues is an awareness of the MDG's and current progress in achieving them. Below are just a few examples of the many engaging, online resources that can contribute to your students' learning:

Incorporating the Earth Charter into your global course: