Study Abroad Program Resources for Faculty
Leading a faculty-led program can be a truly rewarding, educational, memorable, and life-changing experience.
There are resources to support faculty in the planning and implementation of a faculty-led program. The checklist of responsibilities for faculty-led programs (PDF) outlines the components to coordinating and leading a faculty-led program.
Plan for a Faculty-Led Program
Review notes, information, and suggestions from successful faculty if you’re considering starting a faculty-led program. To learn more about faculty-led programs, contact the Study Abroad office.
Exploratory Funding Grant
Faculty can apply for exploratory funding to help offset some of the costs associated with travel to do research/planning for an upcoming faculty-led course they will propose.
One $2,000 exploratory grant will be awarded in the Academic Year 2024-2025 application cycle. The recipient must spend the funds by June 30, 2026. Priority will be given to IFO faculty who:
- have not previously received exploratory grant funding
- are submitting exploratory applications to new international destinations for future faculty-led programs
- have never led faculty-led programs
- seek to develop meaningful partnerships within the destination/region
Applications are accepted on an annual basis. Exploratory applications for Academic Year 2024-2025 are currently being accepted and are due at 11:59pm on Nov. 1.
Complete the Exploratory Funding ApplicationThe Faculty-Led Study Away Programs Subcommittee (FLPS) evaluates the grant applications and makes recommendations using the Exploratory Funding Application Review Rubric (PDF).
Propose a Faculty-Led Program
If you’re ready to take the next step, here’s how to propose your program:
- Review the Faculty-led Proposal Instructions (PDF) for step-by-step guidance
- Complete the faculty-led proposal application.
If you’d like to review sample faculty-led course proposals, please contact the Study Abroad office at studyabroad@winona.edu.
Proposal Deadlines
Proposals are due by Jan. 15, 2025 at 11:59pm for all courses (new or repeat) to be taught in:
- Fall 2025
- Winter Break 2026 (December 2025/January 2026)
- Spring 2026
- Spring Break 2026
- Summer 2026
Evaluation Process
The Faculty-led Study Away Programs Subcommittee (FLPS) evaluates proposal applications using the Faculty-led Proposal Rubric (PDF).
Preparing for Travel
The WSU Business Office provides helpful travel-related policies, forms, and information.
Faculty Resources
- Access Services Resources for Faculty
- Advising Resources for Faculty
- Develop Academic Programs
- Resources to Manage Courses
- Study Abroad Program Resources for Faculty
- Early Intervention Program
- Request Presentations & Workshops
- Resources for Teaching First-Generation Students
- Host Visiting International Scholars