Study Abroad Colleague Application Information

  International & Off-Campus Programs Study Abroad Colleague Application As part of the university’s expanding global and cross-cultural education initiatives, Hamline University articulated a commitment to send a staff member on short-term off-campus programs This is done both in support of the faculty leader and to further the globalization of our campus community This is a unique professional development opportunity for members of the Hamline University staff community to become meaningfully involved in many of our global opportunities Every year Hamline University offers a number of short-term courses, including J-Term and May Term courses and Graduate International Seminars The Hamline University International & Off-Campus Programs Office is seeking applicants from administrators and staff who would like to be considered as a Short- term Study Abroad Colleague for a short term international course Study Abroad Colleagues will be selected by the International & Off-Campus Programs Staff in consultation with the faculty member leading the course Those who are selected as Study Abroad Colleagues will have their time considered paid work time, not vacation The International & Off-Campus Programs Office will cover the travel expenses of these individuals in significant support roles as well as provide a $20/day stipend It is important to note the difference between participating in an off-campus program as a student who may also employed at Hamline, and participating as a Study Abroad Colleague In other words, it is not possible to take a course for academic credit and serve as a Study Abroad Colleague Full-time staff members of Hamline University are welcome to apply for the Study Abroad Colleague positions for the following 2015 courses: J-Term 2015: Music History in Central Europe – January – 26, 2015 J-Term 2015: Exploring the Natural World through Art + Biology – January – 16, 2015 J-Term 2015: Development Ethics in Jamaica – January – 25, 2015 HSB Grad International Seminar: Business of Globalization from South to North, Vietnam - January 17-25, 2015 May Term 2015: Geometry in English Art + Architecture – May 27 – June 17, 2015 May Term 2015: Movements of the Disappeared in Argentina – May 25 – June 8, 2015 (tentative) HSB Grad International Seminar: Italy and the EU: Past Experience and Future Challenges – June – 14, 2015 To apply, please submit a letter of interest by no later than September 15th to the International & Off-Campus Programs Office, located at 742 Snelling Avenue (MS-C1927) or by email to iocp@hamline.edu Please not address or email directly to Kari Richtsmeier In your letter, please include/address the following:       The course for which you would like to serve as Study Abroad Colleague – please list a specific course; Languages spoken (define your abilities as beginning, intermediate (conversational) advanced, or near-native/native speaker); Prior travel experience; Additional contributory skills that you possess which will support the goal of our short-term courses Your supervisor’s name and contact information Your contact information, including email address and work phone number You will also need to print and sign the “Study Abroad Colleague Descriptions, Qualifications, and Duties” form (available see below) and submit it with your letter Applicants will be informed of Study Abroad Colleague appointments no later than September 15, 2014 If a course does not run due to low enrollment, the selected Study Abroad Colleague will not be reassigned to another confirmed course, but will have the chance to apply again during the next cycle Study Abroad Colleagues will be required to submit approval from their advisors for participation in the Study Abroad Colleague program once selected for a specific program