Learning Abroad Center

Global Campus Partner (GCP)

What is a Global Campus Partner Program?

Global Campus Partner (GCP) programs are administered out of a college, school, or department (sponsoring units). The principal drive and responsibility for a Global Campus Partner program originates from the program leader and the sponsoring unit. The Learning Abroad Center (LAC) serves as a resource to the program leader, assists with program administration, and provides limited services.

Approved by the Department Chair, the Global Campus Partner programs frequently fulfill specific curricular objectives and allow the program leaders to specialize course pedagogy in an international setting. This program model works well for leaders who prefer to design a discipline-specific program for a particular population of students.

Global Campus Partner programs are typically short term (winter break, May session, summer session) or long term (fall or spring semester). They are well suited to students who want an in-depth experience in their major, are graduating seniors who want a capstone experience, or cannot be away for a full semester.

For more information about Global Campus Partner programs, refer to the Global Campus Partner module on the Leader Portal Canvas site. If you need to enroll in the Canvas site, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the UofM Training Hub at https://training.umn.edu/
  2. Select the "Course Catalog" button
  3. In the "Search for courses" section, enter Keyword: LAC100 and/or Department offering training: Learning Abroad Center
  4. Select: Education Abroad Program Leader Resources
  5. Click green button: +Enroll in Course

Programs During Academic Year 2023–2024

Submit intention to run a GCP for 2023–2024 via email by August 1st 2023. Email Lindsey Lahr at [email protected] with the program title, program term, and program leader, and if/when the program previously ran/was approved to run (if canceled due to COVID-19).

Letter of Understanding

The Letter of Understanding—2023–2024 (LOU) serves as an intra-UofM contract between the LAC and your unit. All parties must sign the LOU before LAC staff can begin substantial work for your program. Review and utilize the GCP Responsibility Matrix. If you have questions, view the GCP module on the Leader Portal Canvas site or ask your LAC contact.

Submitting Program Information

When you are ready to start submitting and sharing program information with the LAC, request an intake meeting with your LAC Contact. Review this intake questionnaire (PDF) prior to this meeting so you can prepare the required information to create a new program and program applications in Slate (the application system).

Program Deadlines

Winter Break & Spring Semester

September 1: Initial request for an intake meeting/general inquiry about program has been made to LAC contact.

October 1: The LOU is signed and submitted. Your department/college may require earlier deadlines.

November 1: You have completed and communicated all student application acceptance decisions to the LAC via Slate Reader.

November 15: You have confirmed all students. All leaders have completed the Program Leader Travel Registration, which will also enroll them in international medical, security, & evacuation insurance through the UofM. All program leaders are required to have international insurance, the same policy that the students will have while abroad.

Spring Break & Spring Embedded

November 1: Initial request for an intake meeting/general inquiry about program has been made to LAC contact.

December 1: The LOU is signed and submitted. Your department/college may require earlier deadlines.

January 15: You have completed and communicated all student application acceptance decisions to the LAC via Slate Reader.

February 1: You have confirmed all students. All leaders have completed the Program Leader Travel Registration, which will also enroll them international medical, security, & evacuation insurance through the UofM. All program leaders are required to have insurance, the same policy that the students will have while abroad.

May Session, Summer & Fall Embedded

February 1: Initial request for an intake meeting/general inquiry about program has been made to LAC contact.

March 1: The LOU is signed and submitted.Your department/college may require earlier deadlines.

April 1: You have completed and communicated all student application acceptance decisions to the LAC via Slate Reader.

April 15: You have confirmed all students. All leaders have completed the Program Leader Travel Registration, which will also enroll them in international medical, security, & evacuation insurance through the UofM. All program leaders are required to have international insurance, the same policy that the students will have while abroad.

Additional Resources

Program Development Resources

For additional resources on program development, funding opportunities, on-campus and national resources, testimonials from leaders, research and assessment information, leader health information, and companion information, see Leader Resources and the Leader Portal Canvas site.

Working with On-Site Partners

The LAC compiles a list of on-site partners who assist with program design, administration, and in-country logistics (including accommodation, local transportation, and excursions). For more information, see Working With On-Site Partners.

Contact

For more information, or to begin the process of creating a program, contact the appropriate Learning Abroad Center staff member:

Lindsey Lahr, Assistant Director, Instructor-led Programs— CBS, CEHD, CGHSR, and all other Units not listed below

Jemma Lund, Instructor-led Program Manager— CLA, CSE, CSPH, Institute on the Environment, UofM-Crookston

Kate Meyer, Instructor-led Program Manager— CCAPS, CDes, CFANS, Humphrey, Leadership Minor