Short-term faculty-led programs offer great educational value and alternatives to full-term semesters abroad. However, they also require tremendous time and energy to organize. By taking advantage of IAU’s existing infrastructure, including its facilities, student support services, and longstanding experience administering programs abroad, university faculty can build programs and courses tailored to their university and student needs. In turn, students can participate in quality programs without overtaxing financial resources.
ELIGIBILITY
IAU welcomes proposals from all faculty from educational institutions. The Director of Faculty-led Programs works with each faculty member to ensure a program’s viability both in terms of cost and itinerary. Preference is given to IAU partner institutions.
PLANNING
Faculty have the opportunity to plan their course based on locations, sites, curriculum, and budgets with the expertise of IAU’s experienced staff. Please contact us at custom@iau.edu with any questions or to submit your Maymester, Summer, or January Term program proposal.
WHY CHOOSE A FACULTY-LED PROGRAM?
IAU faculty-led and customized programs allow colleges and universities to:
- Expand their study abroad offerings each term depending on student, faculty and university interests
- Attract students to programs who wouldn’t otherwise be interested based on their familiarity with the faculty member leading the group as well as their fellow classmates
- Tap into IAU’s existing infrastructure for classrooms, excursions and accommodations
IAU can provide the following services, each customized to meet particular needs:
- Hotel, homestay, or resident hall apartment accommodations
- Transportation to various sites, cities, or countries included in the program itinerary
- Excursions, day trips, and site visits to enhance the course curriculum
- Panel discussions and guest lectures from specialists in their field
- Budgeting
- Classroom space and access to IAU facilities
- Access to IAU Wi-Fi and library
- Comprehensive international insurance
- Enrollment and pre-departure support
- On-site student support services
IAU follows the Forum on Education Abroad’s standards for faculty-led programming.
Some of IAU’s recent customized program partners include:
| School | Discipline | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant University | International Business | Aix-en-Provence, Marrakesh | 3 weeks |
| Christopher Newport University | Art History | Aix-en-Provence | 6 weeks |
| Cal State Fullerton | Leadership | Aix-en-Provence | 3 weeks |
| Cal State Fullerton | Leadership | Barcelona | 4 weeks |
| Duke University | French | Aix-en-Provence | 6 weeks |
| Harvard University | Post-Colonial Studies & French | Aix-en-Provence | 8 weeks |
| Loyola University, Chicago | French | Aix-en-Provence | 4 weeks |
| Montana State University | Studio Art | Aix-en-Provence | 3 weeks |
| Northern Arizona University | Business | Aix-en-Provence, Marrakesh | 3 weeks |
| Pennsylvania State University | Business | Aix-en-Provence, Marrakesh, Paris | 7 weeks |