UIC Study Abroad may also be able to offer administrative support for the program itself. Because every program differs slightly, the guidelines address a number of different models. Not every question will apply to every proposal. Every proposal should, however, touch on the basic elements that appear in bold letters on the guidelines. Letter of Support from Department Chair Letter of Support from College Dean Letters of support should indicate the program's relationship to departmental goals and curriculum, as well as any financial support the department or college will offer.
Departmental commitment is a critical component of a successful proposal.
Review Process Proposals will be reviewed twice annually by the Study Abroad Faculty Advisory Committee. Proposals for the fall review must be submitted to the Study Abroad Office by September 1 . Proposals for the spring review must be submitted to the Study Abroad Office by January 1 . The Study Abroad Office staff will conduct a preliminary review to help faculty identify possible problems or ambiguities in the program narrative before the proposal is forwarded to the Faculty Advisory Committee. The Faculty Advisory Committee will make a final recommendation to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs on the viability of the program.