Section 3: Program Narrative

1. Please provide a brief overview of the program, highlighting both academic and programmatic features. Please write this overview as if it were going to be used on a webpage or flyer to promote the program. Click or tap here to enter text.

2. Describe any distinctive features of the program: Click or tap here to enter text.

3. Explain the connection between the selected location(s) and the thematic focus of the program academics: Click or tap here to enter text.

Academic focus and Student Learning Objectives The BSU Faculty Advisory Committee has identified five Student Learning Objectives representing six classes of outcome: Knowledge, Skill, Attitude, Action, Beliefs and Values. Using the link above, please review the objectives and outcomes and consider how they relate to your proposed program.

1. Select two (2) Student Learning Objectives from the five listed below that will be integrated into your program. You may select more than two if desired.

☐Students apply their knowledge to create a global-to-local frame of reference in their response to situations and events. (Knowledge)

☐Students demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity. (Attitude, Beliefs and Values)

☐Students demonstrate personal growth and intercultural competency. (Attitude, Beliefs and Values)

☐Students gain career readiness and leadership skills that are relevant for a global world. (Action, Skill)

☐Students develop a mindset that emphasizes innovation, sustainability and social embeddedness. (Action, Skill)

2. Provide justification as to how you will achieve each of your selected Student Learning Objectives. Consider program content, program activities, etc. Please include one paragraph per Student Learning Objective.

a. Student Learning Outcome #1 justification: Click or tap here to enter text.

b. Student Learning Outcome #2 justification: Click or tap here to enter text.

c. Additional Student Learning Outcome(s) justification: Click or tap here to enter text.

Relationship to other BSU study abroad programs (please search the SAO website for other programs in similar regions or offering similar coursework abroad: http://links.BSU.edu/AdvSearch)

1. Identify other study abroad programs in host country/region: Click or tap here to enter text.

2. Identify other study abroad programs covering similar subject matter: Click or tap here to enter text.

3. Address any potential undesirable consequences of competing with established BSU study abroad programs and how you will mitigate these consequences: Click or tap here to enter text.

Logistical Arrangements

1. Approximately how many meals will be included? Click or tap here to enter text.

2. Where will classroom space be booked? Click or tap here to enter text.

3. What types of educational excursions will be offered? Click or tap here to enter text.

4. Will you work with a provider to help with logistics?

a. If yes, please list the name of organization, contact information, and what services they will provide: Click or tap here to enter text.

Academic Components

1. Will you work with host-institution faculty or guest speakers?

a. If yes, how many faculty will you work with, what is the nature of the contacts already made, the general credentials of faculty/guest speakers, and how these faculty/guest speakers will contribute to your program: Click or tap here to enter text.

2. Briefly describe how you plan to incorporate foreign language coursework into program, if applicable: Click or tap here to enter text.

3. Cultural Integration: Describe how you will leverage the host culture in your program, particularly in ways that go beyond teaching the core discipline(s) of the program: Click or tap here to enter text.

Recruitment

1. Please describe your detailed plan for recruitment. (Consult the Faculty-Director Marketing Toolkit for ideas: BSUfacultytoolkit.wordpress.com) Click or tap here to enter text.

2. With whom can you partner on campus to extend your recruitment reach? Click or tap here to enter text.