The Virtual Study Abroad Curriculum Development Grant (VSACDG) supports faculty in developing and implementing a WMU faculty-led virtual study abroad program during an academic semester or summer term.
Purpose
The Virtual Study Abroad Curriculum Development Grant (VSACDG) supports faculty in developing and implementing a WMU faculty-led virtual study abroad program during an academic semester or summer term. The VSACDG offers $2000 ($750 for the successful submission of the proposal and $1250 when the program is officially listed in Broncos Abroad and offered as a course).
The Haenicke Institute for Global Education invites grant proposals for fall, spring, summer I and summer II courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Eligibility
Faculty members of the bargaining unit. Funding is available through Article 40.4 of the WMU-AAUP Contract.
Time Frame
Application Deadlines:
- November 1: For faculty offering programs during upcoming summer I, summer II or later
- February 15: For faculty offering programs during May, summer, fall, or the following spring or later
Applications Reviewed: Same month as application due date
Applicants Informed: 30 days after application deadline
First Grant Payment: $750 for submitting successful application
Second Grant Payment: $1250 when the brochure page for the new study abroad program is listed in Broncos Abroad and the course/program is advertised and scheduled to run
Application
Recipients
Spring & Summer 2021
Dr. Jessica Gladden, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, College of Health and Human Services. Proposal: "Culture and Human Services in New Zealand"
Dr. Shannon McMorrow, assistant professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs, College of Health and Human Services. Proposal: "Public Health and Culture in Belize"
Dr. Timothy Palmer, professor of Management and director of the Center for Sustainable Business Practices, Hayworth College of Business. Proposal: "Sustainability in India: Virtual Study Abroad"