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New Faculty-led Credit-Bearing
International Program Proposal
Marquette faculty members are invited to plan and propose credit-bearing overseas academic
courses. Interested faculty members are required submit a complete New Faculty-led Credit-
Bearing International Program Proposal Template and submit it for approval by the deadlines
below.
Each (1) credit for the proposed course(s) requires a minimum of 42.5 hours (12.5
contact hours and 30 hours of additional coursework). Ex: A 3-credit course requires
127.5 hours (37.5 contact hours and 90 hours of additional coursework).
The faculty leader proposing the program is responsible for obtaining signatures of
approval from the sponsoring department’s chair as well as by the college/school’s dean
before final submission to OIE.
If you are seeking a course cross listing with another department, that department’s
chair must also sign off on the proposal.
Priority application deadline for summer stand-alone programs
(course with fully completed proposals will be listed in initial
release of schedule of classes)
October 1
Application deadline for summer stand-alone or January session
(14 months in advance) programs
November 1
Application deadline for spring break programs
May 1
Applications will be reviewed and evaluated following a multi-step process. An initial
review for risk, legal and financial implications will be conducted by the Office of
International Education (OIE) and, if the staff deems it necessary, by Marquette
University Offices of the General Counsel and Risk Management. OIE will then submit
the proposal to the Registrar and Provost for final review and approval.
Once the program is approved, minimum student enrollment must be achieved.
Safety and health review is ongoing through the date of departure and continues during
travel. Marquette reserves the right to cancel a program at any time due to safety and
health issues.
Faculty directors are compensated based upon respective college salary policy or guidelines.
Faculty Assistants: Upon enactment of a program, OIE administrators will discuss with the
faculty director the need for additional faculty assistants to accompany the program. The normal
ratio of faculty to students is 1-to-15; some programs may require more extensive assistance
and on-site direction than others. Faculty assistants are expected to travel with and stay with the
students throughout the course of the program. Faculty assistants are generally Marquette
University employees or graduate students and are not compensated above the costs of travel,
accommodations, food expenses and any necessary expenses related to program travel.
Contact Karli Webster, Manager of Education Abroad at 288-7289 or
karlin.webster@marquette.edu
with any questions related to your program proposal.
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Applicant Information
Sponsoring Unit(s)/Department(s): ________________________________________________
Faculty Director: ______________________________________________________________
Campus/Office Location: _______________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________ Email: ____________________________________
Faculty Assistant (if applicable): __________________________________________________
Program Description
Program name: ______________________________________________________________
Program location(s): __________________________________________________________
Date of Departure: ____________________ Date of return to U.S.: ____________________
Course session (check one): Spring Break Summer January
Course start date: _______________________ Course end date: _____________________
All required academic content, including travel, must be delivered within the chosen course dates, and all course dates must be
within the appropriate term dates
. Grades will be due the Tuesday following the chosen course end date.
Please check one: New course Existing course with new overseas section
If existing course, please list acronym and number: ___________________________________
Course(s) and number of credits to be offered: _____________________________________
Summer, J-session and spring break stand-alone courses must use x951 for course numbering.
Full spring semester courses with an international travel component over spring break use regular course number. Students will
also be enrolled in STIN 9180 (0cr) to indicate international component.
Total possible courses/credits per student: _________________________________________
Program designed for: Undergraduate students only (4000 level or below)
Graduate students only (6000 or 7000 level)
Undergraduate or Graduate students (4000 and 5000 level)
Will the program be open to students from other universities? Yes No
Will participation require completion of prerequisite courses? Yes No
If “Yes,” please identify prerequisites: ______________________________________________
All study abroad programs require applicants to have a minimum of a 2.50 GPA and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Minimum number of participants/Maximum number of participants: _______________________
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Signatures
The faculty director is responsible for obtaining the appropriate department chair signature and
dean signature prior to submitting the proposal to OIE. Proposals require all six (6) signatures
for final approval of the short-term program.
If a student or employee report they have been a victim of sexual harassment, discrimination or
sexual misconduct, I understand that I have a duty to promptly report the relevant details to the
Marquette University Police Department or Title IX Office. I understand that I am unable to
promise confidentiality to the individual reporting the sexual harassment, discrimination or
sexual misconduct.
1) Faculty Leader: ____________________________________________ Date ___________
2) Department Chair: __________________________________________ Date ___________
Department Chair #2: ________________________________________ Date ___________
(if course cross-listing is desired)
3) Dean: ____________________________________________________ Date ___________
OFFICE USE ONLY
4) Registrar: ________________________________________________ Date ____________
5) OIE Director: ____________________________________________ Date ___________
6) Provost/V.P.: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________
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NARRATIVE:
Please attach the following four (4) items:
1. A detailed SYLLABUS describing the academic focus, assignments, any pre-requisites, etc.
Each course proposal should contain specific course content and learning outcomes,
including readings relevant to site visits to establish fulfillment of required hours per credit.
Faculty should design the course as if it would need to pass through the curriculum approval
process.
2. An ITINERARY describing class activities on each day of the program. These activities
should correspond to and support the academic goals of the course. Include:
a. Locations (cities, companies, sites of interest, etc.) to be visited, including a map
highlighting the cities to be visited and transportation routes to be used between cities.
b. Accommodation details (name and contact information of hotels)
c. Type of transportation (not including airfare from/to the U.S.)
d. Daily overseas contact information (where you can be reached). This information will be
used to assist you and/or contact you in the event of an emergency.
3. An estimated BUDGET for the proposed program.
Use the budget template
provided by OIE, maintaining existing formulas. This will
provide you with an estimate of the per-student cost of the program. When estimating,
consider airfare and airport taxes, accommodations, ground travel, admission fees,
facilities charges, and any formal events.
Include documentation of how the estimate was determined (i.e. quotes received from
providers, price estimates found online).
The cost will vary based on number of students participating. Indicate the number of
participants on whom the cost estimate was based in cell B6 of the spreadsheet.
4. A 2-3 page DESCRIPTION of the proposed program, addressing the following:
Academic issues:
Who will teach each course offered within the program
The program’s content, level and disciplinary focus
To which students (level, discipline) the program will be targeted
Reasoning for estimated enrollment minimum/maximum
How the program relates to Marquette University’s on-campus curriculum or how the
program will help to strengthen curricular internationalization efforts
How your individual disciplinary goals relate to the articulated learning outcomes for
study abroad
Instructional delivery methods to be used: Classroom lectures? Tours? Site visits?
Guest speakers? How each of these supports the academic focus of the program
How students’ performance will be evaluated
The estimated total number of contact hours of instruction each student will receive
Any pre-departure or post-return assignments students will be required to complete
How applicants will be screened and selected for participation
How learning outcomes will be assessed
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Administrative and logistical issues:
Exact location(s) of the proposed program, including an indication of destination(s)
and transportation mode(s) for day trips or longer excursions
How travel arrangements will be made: proposed travel agency name and contact
information
Whether participants will need special visas, permits, or health examinations/shots
prior to departure
On-site resources that will be used, such as teaching facilities, guest lecturers,
academic or cultural resources, housing/accommodations. Please note that OIE will
be seeking additional information in relation to safety and liability coverage of on-site
service providers in order to safeguard the faculty director and the university from
potential liability in case of an accident.
Cost-effectiveness: explanation of any special efforts that will be made to raise funds
to defray program costs, travel agents’ deals for multiple bookings, departmental
coverage of faculty salary, etc.
Accessibility: any information about the program’s format, activities, or selected
travel or accommodation arrangements that might limit access for students with
disabilities.
Known risks or dangers: areas of disease, forces of nature (earthquake region,
avalanches, extreme heat or cold, typhoons, etc.), political or social instability. This
information may be provided by printing and attaching current Consular Information
Sheets for each target country from the State Department’s website
(http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html
)