Calling All Faculty, Adjuncts, and Teaching Staff!
The Education Abroad office is now accepting Faculty-Led program proposals for the 2026 calendar year, this includes Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2026. The priority proposal deadline will be May 15th, 2025.
Faculty-led programs are invaluable because they create customized, high-impact learning experiences that extend beyond traditional coursework. These programs foster meaningful connections, hands-on learning, and professional growth for both the Program Leaders and Program Participants. If you're interested in offering a transformative teaching experience abroad, we’d love to hear from you!
When ready, the proposal will walk you through 8 vital components of your proposal. They are:
- Faculty-Led Program Details
- Course Information
- Strenuous or High-Risk Activities
- Working with a Service Provider
- Marketing Your Program - Plan and Prepare
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Requirements - Program Leader Agreement
- Seeking Departmental Approval - Program Leader Agreement and Understanding
- Departmental Approval Recommendation Form (Required)
The answers you provide will (1) help the Ed Abroad office source international partners for your program and (2) give the Ed Abroad office the content they need to obtain department approval from your Chair or Dean. The more detailed and thorough your responses, the better support we can provide you.
If you have any questions in this process, please email facultyled@pdx.edu.
Ready for next steps? Begin by determining if you are submitting a proposal for a NEW program or simply RENEWING a previously proposed and approved program:
- Click on the New or Renewal button below
- You will be directed to the VikingsAbroad application platform, select “Log in with my PSU Odin ID”
- Select the term during which you want to run your program (i.e. Fall 2026)
- Use the “+” icon to add your program location and anticipated program dates.
- Select “Continue”
- Welcome to your proposal!