Faculty & Staff

All instructors appointed to CGIS programs participate in faculty orientations that helps them prepare for the experience of teaching abroad. Topics may include health and safety, managing group dynamics, strategies for incorporating experiential learning, dealing with emergencies, and other best practices from the field. These sessions afford faculty members new to study abroad an opportunity to learn from colleagues who have already led programs abroad as well as from CGIS staff.

All faculty members directing or teaching a CGIS program receive 24/7 support while on site, both from the on-site partners that CGIS contracts to provide logistical support and from the CGIS staff in Ann Arbor. Examples include:

• making logistical arrangements (housing, classroom rental, excursions),
• coordinating responses to medical situations, both locally (on site) and remotely (for emergencies),
  
• managing evacuations when programs have been suspended due to political unrest or natural disaster,
• liaising between students and their families or others as necessary,
• handling disciplinary issues, including coordinating with OSCR and the Dean of Students,
• advising faculty when situations arise that they are unsure how to handle.

In order to ensure our office is effectively reaching students on campus, CGIS has a number of opportunities to market your future programs!

• CGIS distributes an annual CGIS Catalog - Inside, students can find out information about affordability, steps to take to studying abroad, student stories, ways to explore programs, and more! Catalogs can be found on catalog racks across campus.
  
• All CGIS faculty-led programs are highlighted on our website. As leaders of your potential programs, the website is a great opportunity to encourage students why your program can be beneficial to their academic learning while also creating a unique global experience for them as well. 
  
• Each program has a unique brochure page on M-Compass, complete with all relevant information about the program. On M-Compass, students complete the application process. M-Compass is also used university-wide to promote all international experiences, along with funding and more! 
  
• CGIS also utilizes Instagram to get the word out on all programs. We're always looking to create content such as video interviews, Instagram stories, articles, etc.

*NOTE: CGIS does not create individual flyers for programs, however, should you feel that one is required due to unforseen circumstances, please contact Corrin Leverton.

For GCCs: Selected proposals will receive a minimum grant of $10,000 to help support program costs. Depending on program length and location, programs might qualify for additional funding. Faculty will be compensated per LSA's Term III policy for the international component of the course (2 credits). 

For more information on faculty compensation, please email CGIS Director Pardip Bolina (bolina@umich.edu).