Faculty & Staff Resources
FACULTY-LED EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAMS AT GGC
ABOUT
Thank you for choosing to commit your time and energy to providing a high-quality education abroad experience for our students. Study abroad can be one of the most enriching and inspiring experiences of a student's life, and it is arguably the quickest way to prepare students to become global citizens. Through your efforts, you are helping to make these potentially life-changing education experiences a reality for so many students here at GGC.
There are many opportunities for faculty members to engage in education abroad including applying for a teaching position with a USG Goes Global program (USGG) or designing a GGC faculty-led study abroad program.
The information below pertains to education abroad programs designed and executed by GGC faculty members.
There are many opportunities for faculty members to engage in education abroad including applying for a teaching position with a USG Goes Global program (USGG) or designing a GGC faculty-led study abroad program.
The information below pertains to education abroad programs designed and executed by GGC faculty members.
GUIDEBOOK
The Guidebook for Developing and Managing a Faculty-led Education Abroad Program is a guide for faculty members interested in designing their own education abroad program. It provides future program leaders with detailed information about the policies and processes for developing, proposing, and executing an education abroad program at GGC. Updated annually, the guide lists key deadlines and supplies all applicable forms and templates needed to make your program a success.
RESOURCE: Guidebook for Developing and Managing a Faculty-led Education Abroad Program
RESOURCE: GGC Requirements for Education Abroad Program Leaders and International Exchanges
RESOURCE: Guidebook for Developing and Managing a Faculty-led Education Abroad Program
RESOURCE: GGC Requirements for Education Abroad Program Leaders and International Exchanges
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Did you know it takes about 14-18 months to plan an education abroad program? With this in mind, please take note of the following deadlines:
FOR EA PROGRAMS IN FALL & WINTER 2024 AND SPRING 2025:
FOR EA PROGRAMS IN FALL & WINTER 2024 AND SPRING 2025:
- Preliminary Proposal Due Date: October 1, 2023
- Detailed Proposal Due Date: December 1, 2023
FOR EA PROGRAMS IN SUMMER 2025:
- Preliminary Proposal Due Date: March 1, 2024
- Detailed Proposal Due Date: May 1, 2024
FORMS AND TEMPLATES
From site visit to proposal, approval, promotion, and departure, the forms below will help you to design and execute your education abroad program.
NOTE: All documents are current for AY 2024-25.
PLANNING
PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
Education Abroad Preliminary Proposal
Education Abroad Detailed Proposal
- Detailed Proposal Checklist
- Detailed Education Abroad Proposal Template
- Signature Page for Detailed Proposal
- Education Abroad Program Budget Template
- Memorandum of Support for Faculty EA Expenses
- Memorandum of Support for Staff EA Expenses
- Health and Safety Procedures for Education Abroad
Study Away
PROGRAM EXECUTION
- Vendor Agreement
- Foreign Source Statement
- (Foreign Vendors) W-8BEN-E
- GGC Foreign Supplier Form
- GGC Faculty Prior Approval for Travel Authorization
- GGC Student Prior Approval for Travel Authorization
- GGC Cash Advance Checklist
- GGC Cash Advance Request Form
- Liability Participant Agreement - Adults
- Liability Participant Agreement - Minors
- Education Abroad Incident Report Form
PROGRAM ANNUAL REVIEW
- Faculty-Led Education Abroad Annual Review Components
- Faculty-Led Education Abroad Annual Review Signature Page
CONTACT
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Internationalization:
- Director: Dr. Funwi Ayuninjam - 678-407-5145 - fayuninjam@ggc.edu
- Program Specialist: Moriah King - 678-407-5597 - mking36@ggc.edu