Academy I provides opportunity and support for developing
proposals for financially accessible, short-term study abroad (or
away) programs from initial idea through all phases of
development. Over the course of this 4-5 day Academy,
participants apply best practices for developing, advocating for,
and championing short-term programs. Following Academy I
participation, further support for launching promising programs
is provided.
Academy content includes:
- Proposal content
- Program models
- Timeframes
- Program expectations
- Curricular/academic program integration
- CSU policy
- Budgets and financial planning
- Budgets, financial planning, and fundraising
- Logistics
- International agreements and partnerships
- Emergency planning and prevention
- Assessment
- Preparation programs
- Program promotion
- Implementation and completion
- Other topics of interest to Academy participants and
relevant to global contexts
Participation is open to Stan State full-time lecturers and
tenure/tenure-track faculty (Unit 3). Space is limited.
Academy applications will be reviewed by members of the
International Education Advisory Committee and should
include:
- Narrative (maximum of 750 words) describing a short-term
study abroad program you might develop or champion, including:
- Program/experience name, course connected to the
experience, timing for physical mobility, vision of on-site
activities, length of program, location, anticipated
enrollment
- Previous/related personal and/or professional experience
facilitating study abroad/away or other off-campus student
activities as applicable
- Previous/related personal and/or professional experience
in the proposed study abroad location as applicable
- Previous/related experience incorporating
global/international/intercultural content in the
curriculum as applicable
- Statement of support from department chair/program director
also noting relationship between the proposed experience
and academic program, general education, graduation, and/or
accreditation requirements as applicable
- Abbreviated CV (up to 3 pages)
- For the Ensenada-based Academy – Copy of picture page of
passport (expiration date must be at least six months after
program end)
The Academy is facilitated by Dr. Kari Knutson Miller, Dean of
Professional and Global Education and Senior International
Officer. Dr. Knutson Miller has more than 20 years of experience
facilitating and supporting short-term, faculty-led study abroad
programs. Dr. Knutson Miller is joined by faculty with related
experience; staff critical to program implementation and support;
and Stan State international partners.
Committed preparation for and active, full participation in the
Academy is required. At present, four academy schedule options
are planned for winter and spring 2026. Additional academy
options for summer and fall 2026 will be scheduled at a later
date.
Global Faculty Learning Academy – January 2026 – Ensenada, Mexico
Tentative details; to be confirmed. Participants depart
Sunday, January 11 for a San Diego-based transfer to Ensenada,
Mexico for a 5-day Academy located at CETYS University.
Participants return to the U.S. on Saturday, January 17.
Financial support for Academy-related travel and related on-site
experiences is provided.
Applicant proposals emphasizing short-term, study abroad
experiences in Mexico will be prioritized in review and selection
for participation.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, November
14. Participants will be notified by 5:00 PM on Friday, November
21.
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Global Faculty Learning Academy – January 2026 – Stan State
Tentative details; to be confirmed. This alternate winter
break, 4-day Academy is located on the Turlock campus (Monday,
January 19 – Thursday, January 22). Lunch provided. Participants
receive a $1,000 budget to support future travel or other
approved expenses aligned with familiarization and capacity
building for launch and/or advocacy for short-term study abroad
and away programs.
Applicant proposals emphasizing financially accessible,
short-term, study abroad (and away) experiences will be
prioritized in review and selection for participation.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, November
14. Participants will be notified by 5:00 PM on Friday, November
21.
Apply Today
Global Learning Academy – March 2026 – Puerto Rico
Tentative details; to be confirmed. Participants depart to
San Juan, Puerto Rico for a 5-day Academy located at
Interamerican University. Financial support for Academy-related
travel and related on-site experiences is provided.
Applicant proposals emphasizing short-term, study abroad
(away) experiences in Puerto Rico will be prioritized in review
and selection for participation.
Application opening and due dates
forthcoming.
Global Learning Academy – April 2026 – Stan State
Tentative details; to be confirmed. This alternate spring
break, 4-day Academy is located on the Turlock campus. Lunch
provided. Participants receive a $1,000 budget to support future
travel or other approved expenses aligned with
familiarization and capacity building for launch and/or
advocacy for short-term study abroad and away programs.
Applicant proposals emphasizing financially accessible,
short-term, study abroad (and away) experiences will be
prioritized in review and selection for participation.
Application opening and due dates
forthcoming.
Register to participate in a Zoom-based Information Session for
additional details and related Q&A. You will receive a
follow-up email with the Zoom link.
- Monday, October 27 | 4:00-4:50 PM
- Tuesday, October 28 | 2:00-2:50 PM
- Wednesday, October 29 | 1:00-1:50 PM
- Friday, October 31 | 9:00-9:50 AM
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