Criteria

The International Programming Committee works with divisions, departments, faculty and staff to balance the number, type, and travel sites to coordinate and balance offerings to ensure optimal student interest, enrollment and participation.

PROGRAMS ARE SELECTED 1 YEAR IN ADVANCE. 
(e.g. Programs for 2024-25 are selected in February of the 2023-24 academic year)

Criteria used to select Short-term Programs Abroad on an annual basis include:

• Congruence with current institutional strategic priorities

• Quality of program design, logistics & support

• Health & safety protocols onsite

• Intentional integration of moments that matter (experiential learning opportunities) & sustained interaction within the regional culture and people

• International/Regional geographical diversity

• International/Regional cultural diversity

• Global Competency development (international programs)

• Duration of travel (priority to 14+ days)

• Student demand/interest

• Affordability

• Audience & Program focus

• Program type (credit & non-credit)

• Integration of sustainable travel principles

• Number of overall programs proposed and locations proposed