Learning Abroad Center

Program Development Resources

Best Practices

UMTC resources

  1. Instructor-Led Credit Best Practices: Developed by the Learning Abroad Center.
  2. UofM Course policies: Developed by Office of Undergraduate Education

National Resources

  1. Leading Short-Term Education Abroad Programs: Know the Standards (2017) is a valuable resource developed by The Forum on Education Abroad. These standards are widely recognized and agreed upon in international education.
  2. The Guide to Successful Short-Term Programs Abroad: Developed by NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
  3. The Forum on Education Abroad Curriculum Toolbox.

Funding

Instructors interested in leading a program abroad may be eligible to apply for an International Travel Grant through Global Programs and Strategy Alliance.

Center for Teaching and Learning

Center for Teaching and Learning provides workshops and individual consultation for instructors teaching both on-campus and abroad.

Internationalizing the Curriculum and Campus

Learn more about ways to Internationalize the Curriculum and Campus.

Working with On-Site Partners

List of On-Site Partners: Compiled by the Learning Abroad Center. On-site partners provide assistance with program design, administration and in-country logistics (accommodation, local transportation, excursions, etc).

Travel AgentsĀ 

Village Travel will hold group flights or assist in booking individual/designated flights.